Which wedding did you attend that particularly marked you? Every couple wants to make sure their wedding is special, fun, and a unique reflection of themselves. Most want to avoid the experience “no one can care about the ribbons, the colors, the fabrics, that amount of laundry”, but all can agree that this is a great time and that standing out for all the right reasons would be worth it. all tremendous effort required. We totally understand!
Maybe the first thing to do is forget the adage “it’s my day” and update it with “it’s my day… have a great time with my wonderful family and friends, by celebrating this commitment! It sounds so simple, but with so many choices in the wedding world today, it can be overwhelming.
Here are some ways you should consider to make your wedding more entertaining and memorable. Not just for you and your one true love, but also for all the people you choose as guests of honor.
- Encourage contact with guests
By creating an alchemy between your guests before the “I want it” time, you will make them feel like you know each other, and when the ceremony arrives, great hugs and great conversations will take place throughout. the big evening. Accessible, engaging, adventurous and even kid-themed activities can be especially rewarding.
Whether you have a pre-ceremony cocktail hour or not, invite the entire guest list to a post-rehearsal gala dinner at your favorite local hangout or your first date location.
Plan a one-kilometer walk, easy but beautiful, with entertainment on the start and finish line in a nearby park.
Hire several nannies and lifeguards to watch the kids at the hotel pool or while the adults play golf, visit a local brewery, or sample wine.
Everyone is encouraged to show up in costume, rent the 9am bowling alley, and provide donuts and coffee while you mingle with other players.
Have everyone bring a chair, food, and drink to a taco bar set up outside your house (or that of a friend who has the larger yard).
If adding another event or party seems too cumbersome, delegate a few organized friends to help you make it happen. In general, they are more than willing to help, especially those who have already organized a wedding!
You will be happy that you can devote all the time and all the conversations that you can have in these informal social gatherings before the wedding. During the rehearsal, ceremony and reception, you probably won’t have the opportunity to meddle in this way.
2.A magician to liven up your reception
You certainly don’t want your guests to be bored at the table, so why not give them an incredible show by hiring a magician to liven up your evening. It will pass by every table to entertain your friends and create unique memories.
- spice up the guestbook
The traditional guestbook is well-intentioned and easy, but what about something a little more interesting that reflects a little more who you are? Here are some options:
Have guests sign something non-traditional that represents something you both love, such as a guitar if you love music, a globe if you are travelers, or a pair of old skis if you love sports. winter. It becomes a keepsake that will be a piece of your home that you can enjoy outdoors, forever.
Rather than just signing a name, encourage guests to include a special message for the couple. How about haikus on shaped folded origami paper that you add to a mobile, or painting notes on rocks that live in a large glass bowl on your mantle?
Create a Polaroid guestbook. Just name a few particularly sociable friends to take portraits of the guests as they arrive, then display them in a book with each guest’s special written message.
- Consider a unique place
If you’re ready to step out of the traditional wedding venue for the ceremony or reception, we’ve thought about destinations that will engage your group in the spirit of adventure. Literally think outside the box. Outdoors (be careful of the weather!), You could organize your wonderful wedding at:
Summer camp
Art Galeries
playgrounds or parks
mid-mountain huts (guests can take a chairlift!)
small amusement parks (wedding photos on a merry-go-round!)
group campsites
The further one deviates from the norm, the more excitement can sometimes be created. These types of places are set up for groups and often have more amenities than you can consider initially, possibly at a lower cost.
- Surprise your guests at the reception
Surprise, you are married! Wait, this is no surprise. It’s cute, it’s exciting, and it’s the first step in your new life, but it’s not exactly surprising. Do you know what’s surprising?
Give swing or salsa lessons to your guests at your reception.
When guests explore your reception venue and discover a secret tent that serves as a themed plan.
If the garter or bouquet has been thrown away, instead ask guests to try and grab a Marge Simpson wig and a pair of clown shoes for the still embarrassed (and hopeful) single couple to adorn it for. that they share a dance.
It can be as simple as providing old-fashioned court games like croquet or badminton, or as complex as mapping out a scavenger hunt, creating an s’mores bar around the fire, or set up a super sweet kissing booth filled with lollipops.
Whatever you can imagine, the element of surprise shouldn’t be overlooked. Your wedding will certainly be full of it!
Weddings come in all their forms and dimensions. So whether you are more traditional or very quirky, there are plenty of ways to add a touch of something different that is unique to you. After all, it’s THE day to celebrate your love!
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