15 Ideas to Wow your Wedding Guests
Here are 15 great ideas as starting points to jog your creative planning when it comes to really making that strong impression on your guests.
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1. Unforgettable venue
Do you want to have a sky view of a breath-taking landscape, or do you want to be next to the beach for various water activities? If you’re feeling adventurous then find a location that dangles next to a cliff; if you’re looking for the idyllic atmosphere then a vineyard venue may be the perfect choice. Write a feature list and start searching!
2. Decked out entrance
If you really want to stand out as a wedding couple, it is a great idea to really plan out how you are going to make your grand entrance. Think about what energy you want to bring when you arrive - is it classic romance? Maybe re-enact a scene from a popular romantic movie. Or you can stroll in like Bonnie and Clyde, partners in crime badasses dismounting a motorcycle, with explosive sparks popping off on the side of the walk-way.
3. Jaw dropping ceremony exit
A similar premise as above, think clearly about how you want to make your ceremony exit. If you have made a grand entrance, make your exit equally memorable through use of contrast and change of pace.
4. Not neglecting the audio-visual
Another wedding feature you don’t want as an afterthought is the audio-visual tech at the venue. Make sure the speakers and screen projection are fully operational, and a sound expert/tech crew are going to be there and reliable. Your venue’s acoustics and visuals’ level of quality can drastically affect your wedding guests’ overall experience when photos/videos are displayed and when they’re at the dance floor.
5. Surprise choreographed dance/flash mob
Your wedding guests’ reception will be greatly enhanced if they see you as a couple perform a choreographed dance/singing routine sometime during the event. If done right, everyone will see how comfortable and perfect you are with each other to pull off such a wondrous feat. it goes without saying that it is worth the extra effort pre-wedding day.
6. Decorated transportation
Amaze your guests with how you make your entrance via transportation. You could go for the classic, standard white limousine entrance that every other couple goes for OR you can gallop your way in straddling horses! You can also arrive riding on motorbikes, on the back of a horse carriage, a helicopter drop-in, Lamborghinis, boat drop-off, or even go-karts if that’s your thing. Be creative!
7. Magicians - close up and stage
Of course, magicians are the perfect idea when it comes to adding a touch of magic to your wedding atmosphere. Magician entertainers are fun and engaging throughout the whole evening, and will get your whole crowd talking while creating a lot of great memories for everyone involved.
8. Special effects
Invest in special technical effects to greatly enhance any aspect of your wedding event. Bring fog into your couple dance for a magical, romantic feature; fire, sparks, and confetti to add an extra level of excitement; ice sculptures on tables to add in a feeling of grandiose and artfulness. All are just a few great examples of how to use special effects to really entertain your wedding guests, the possibilities really are endless.
9. Celebratory fireworks display
If your budget and venue allows it, having a grand fireworks display is certainly going to impress your guests hands down.
10. Stylised lounges
Forget filling your venue space with just round tables and chairs! Allocate some room for a lounge area where your guests can relax, wind down, and mingle after boogieing hard out on the dancefloor. You get points the more stylish and thematic it is too.
11. Big and loud entertainers
Bring extra life to your wedding night by booking high energy performers such as group drummers, band, dancing troupe, fire breathers, etc.
12. Switch up the wardrobe
Wear a different outfit after your ceremony. Something flirty, shorter, and hip style will bring in an electric vibe to the evening and your guests will be invigorated at such a refreshing sight.
13. Low hanging chandeliers
These decor will make a grand display at your reception and will imbue your wedding with majestic ambience.
14. Play up your wedding cake display
The wedding cake is one of the most important centrepieces in any couple’s wedding, so really play up the eye-catchiness of the cake display and think how you can make it a focal point of attention as your guests arrive.
15. Romantic gestures
Add in extra romantic magic in the air with gestures such as a dove, butterflies, or mandarin ducks releases to symbolise your love and affection. Your wedding guests will appreciate the fairy tale-like display commemorating the day you become husband and wife.
