Without a doubt, your wedding is one of the biggest days of your life, and when your guests leave, you would want to make sure that the memory sticks with them too after they leave the venue.
If you want to make your wedding stand out, these are a few ways you can make sure that it is a surefire hit.
What to consider when planning your wedding
While your big day is primarily about you and your partner, the guests sharing this day with you should always be taken into consideration. From food choices to accommodation at destination locations, you might need to exercise some flexibility to make everything achievable. You also need to make sure that you have a suitable wedding videographer to capture all the finer details of the day.
Your Venue
Where you decide to have your wedding will definitely be talked about. Expand the experience by having the actual ceremony and the reception in two different spaces – it can be at the same location, just perhaps one outdoors and the other indoors, or in two different spaces, and the change in the atmosphere will be palpable. You can have a solemn experience for the ceremony, while a more fun and laid-back one for the reception.
Theme and decor
Themes are a big hit with weddings at the moment, your theme can range from pop-culture-inspired to a subtle seasonal influence – like forest themes. Whichever theme you decide on, your decor needs to be tasteful to wow your guests. Themes don’t need to be limited to wedding decor, your food choices and outfits can also be influenced by it.
Your outfits of the day
All eyes will most definitely be on the bride and what she is wearing. The decision on what to wear is entirely up to the bride, who should not be influenced into getting something she’s uncomfortable with. However, it doesn’t mean that because it is your wedding day, you should be stuck wearing one outfit for the entire day. You can have a second glamorous outfit lined up for your reception and amaze your guests with your transformation.
Food, drinks and snacks
Food is definitely the one thing that people remember from weddings. It doesn’t matter if you decide to have a buffet or a sit-down three-course meal, people will remember how the food tastes. Try to make provisions for those who have allergies and people who don’t drink alcohol.
If your wedding is a full-day affair, have snacks as an option for guests to help keep their energy up throughout the day.
Prioritize entertainment
Keep your guests’ spirits up by investing in entertainment. Any kind of experience is sure to be memorable. One of the winning solutions would be to incorporate a live band to play tunes throughout the receptions. It’s also good to have a DJ lined up for when the band needs to take a break from performing.
Other entertainment ideas to include are aspects like photo booths, games, and interactive experiences to enjoy.
The cake
The wedding cake is the showstopper of the reception. All eyes will be on it for the duration of the reception until it is time for it to be cut. These cakes tend to have guests in awe of their beauty and are a source of inspiration for other cake lovers who can get inspired for their own cakes that they custom-order in the future. While guests may not always get to taste this cake, it is something that everyone looks forward to seeing.
Souvenirs for guests
One definite way to have your guests remember your wedding is by giving them a token of appreciation for sharing this momentous day with you and your partner. Souvenirs can range from small trinkets, a copy of the photo from the photo booth session on any other type of memorabilia. You can also include a small treat with the souvenirs to make it more special.
The bottom line
While weddings are a memorable day for the bridal couple, it can also be a day to fondly look back on for your guests as well.
To achieve this, there are a few things you need to keep into consideration. This includes the venue where you have your wedding, the theme and decor of the venue, and the food and entertainment – just to name a few. It is also a good idea to give your guests a keepsake to take home to help them remember the happily shared times during this special occasion.
