Your guests have attended many weddings before, and the last thing you want is for your special day to blend in with all the rest.
As fun-loving people, you and your fiancée are looking for ideas and inspiration to ensure your wedding is memorable, and—you’re in luck!
Here are 19 ideas guaranteed to make your wedding stand out.
1. Unique venue
First impressions count, and your wedding venue sets the overall tone.
If you’re hosting your wedding in a non-traditional place, such as a houseboat, theater, or renovated train station—your guests’ curiosity will be piqued.
Novelty is good, and they’ll be excited to see what comes next.
2. Have the wedding at an unconventional time
Having a mid-morning wedding is a wonderful way to maximize a gorgeous day.
Serve popular brunch foods like chicken and waffles, beignets, little quiches, and mimosas, and enjoy spending the whole day together, celebrating under the warmth of the sun.
3. One-of-a-kind Theme
Going full-throttle on a theme is both memorable and fun.
If there’s something you and your fiancée are super into, or if you’re obsessed with a certain period in time, perhaps the gorgeous style or opulence of Old Hollywood, make that your theme.
Revive everything that was popular during that time: the food, the decorations, the attire—even ask that your guests dress specifically to fit your theme.
4. Non-traditional décor
Swap out bows and flowers for… whatever you’d like!
Use leafy branches and other greenery, wood, candles or fairy lights.
Decorate with photos or posters.
Take indoor furniture—including rugs—and set it up outdoors, creating an ultra-plush yet cozy space.
5. Dazzle with unique lighting
Lighting is powerful. Use soft warm light to amplify a cozy romantic feel.
Make the venue glitter with hundreds of candles.
Use colored lights to change the vibe, creating a whole new atmosphere.
6. Personal vows
If you’re a singer, write your vows into a song. If you’re not, create a poem, a haiku, or just speak from your heart.
7. Celebrity impersonator officiant
Because who wouldn’t want to be married to Elvis—even Yoda?
Especially for themed weddings, involve your officiant.
8. Include beloved pet in the wedding party
Your pooch can be the ring bearer, or sit with the bridesmaids and groom’s men, beaming. Your guests will love every minute of it.
Just be warned, your foxy little Roxy may steal the spotlight.
9. Have a surprise performance during the ceremony
Be it a song, a choreographed dance, or a scripted “uh-oh” moment to prank your guests. There are many ways of reviving a ceremony to inject energy and make it one of a kind.
10. Unique guest book
From old-fashioned-looking phones where guests are able to record well-wishes to veritable works of art. Check out Etsy for a ton of next-level guest book ideas.
11. Serve a signature cocktail
What’s better than a regular cocktail? Why, a signature one. Maybe there’s a story attached—it’s similar to what you drank on your first date.
12. Get creative with the menu
Mix up the menu by having a food truck pull in, or see if your favorite chain caters.
Have an interactive menu, such as a nacho bar. There are so many ways to add novelty to the meal, making it delicious and fun.
13. Wedding trivia
How well do your guests know you? There’s only one way to find out!
Have each table compete with one another and answer trivia-like questions about things related to you as a couple. Your guests will have an absolute blast.
14. Have a comedian MC
The MC sets the energy and tone. Hiring a comedian or someone who’s quick-witted and commands an audience is a surefire way to keep the celebration going, and your guests engaged.
15. Artist painting the ceremony and reception
Hiring an artist to paint scenes from the ceremony and reception in real time is an incredible thing to witness. Plus, you get to keep the end result: One-of-a-kind paintings commemorating your special day.
16. Hire a caricature artist for guest portraits
Go beyond the photo booth and hire a sketch artist to draw hilarious renditions of your guest’s likeness.
17. Set up lawn games for the reception
Set up games like croquet or cornhole on the sprawling green lawn of your wedding venue. This is the perfect low-key yet fun way for your guests to enjoy themselves.
18. Hire a band
Nothing gets the energy going and guests amped quite like live music.
Whether it’s a themed cover band or they just intersperse a mix of hits with their own tunes, check out your local music scene. There are always bands excited for an opportunity to play.
19. Go out with a bang
Signify the end of the night with sparklers or a fireworks show. It’s a great way to wrap up the event, and the photos are great!
Check with ordinances to make sure it’s legal, and if fireworks are a no-no, consider a light show or glow sticks instead.
Conclusion:
The secret to making your wedding memorable is to draw inspiration from your own lives. Pull the things you can’t get enough of into your wedding, and your guests will delight at the opportunity to experience something new.
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