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Yes, those luxury tablecloths do seem fascinating, and the wine you’ve chosen is pretty expensive – but will your guests remember them after a week? It’s quite the different types of details that matter and that will make your wedding unforgettable. Read on for 8 unique wedding ideas on how to impress your guests and offer them something they haven’t seen before.

Hire An Artist

Nowadays, everyone with a decent camera (or even a phone) thinks they could be photographer. But for your wedding, look further than that and find a photographer who is a true artist. Choose someone who really knows how to capture the atmosphere, the love, the emotions. A photographer who knows how to create a testimony that will last for years to come, just like these top Christchurch Wedding Photographers have. Your guests will be excited to have their photos taken by someone who really knows what they’re doing, and they will enjoy the work of art out of the happiest day of your life!

Leave Notes For Your Guests

Your wedding is primarily about you and your partner, but you want to show your guests just how much you appreciate their presence. Even though it might take a little time and effort, make it intimate and leave each one of them a personalized, handwritten note. Put it in a special envelope, with their name on it, and put it on their chair, to show how much you care.

Create Special Seats

Think about other people’s roles in your relationship, which brought you to the wedding day, and give them special treatment. For example, you can decorate the chair of the person who set you and your partner up and put the sign that reads, “matchmaker.” “A shoulder to cry on” is one of the must-have signs, as well. Consider your age-old friends, acquaintances, or teachers you both had growing up— who else deserves a special seat?

Spread the Love With a Photo Booth

Your wedding is a celebration of love, so think about using this opportunity to spread the love on social media, as well. Unfortunately, not everyone you want is going to be there on your D day. Still, with a mini photo studio and a personalized hashtag, you can share your love even with those who could not join and let them enjoy the highlights in real-time. Some of your guests might need a little encouragement, but they will relish those fun moments when they can just relax and ham it up a little. After the wedding, you can think about surprising them by sending their best booth photos along with the thank you cards.

Put Your Fur Baby in the Spotlight

Give your pet the attention they deserve on your wedding day and put them in the spotlight. There is nothing sweeter than your furry baby playing a significant role in the wedding ceremony, so think of the best ways to include your pet.

If your furry friend would rather skip the crowd, use some of their photos to inspire your wedding decor.

Play With Amusing Pictures

Use every opportunity at your wedding to make your guests laugh and have fun. While planning your wedding, you can browse through your photo archives and design places where the most amusing photos could be used to start the conversation. At the reception, you can hang photos of both of you throughout the years. They will amuse your guests and give them a lot of laughs during the cocktail hour. Or you can decorate the escort card wall with funny pictures of your guests and let them find their seats by searching for their own funny photos. 

A Midnight Snack

Weddings can really tire guests and work up their appetites. By the time they get home, most of them will be hungry. And is there a better way to show them how much you care than sending them home with a post-wedding snack? It could be anything – fries, popcorn, doughnuts, macaroons. Your guests will definitely appreciate this favor.

Think Guest Book Alternatives

Traditional guest books often end up in the closet, so consider some alternatives. You can set up a polaroid guest book that will include your guests’ photos and their messages to you as a couple. Another fun option is to let your guests leave voice messages with well-wishes for you and your partner and that you can listen to for years to come. So one day, when nostalgia hits hard, you will find it easier to recall the big day events and smile.

By following these ideas, you will amaze your guests and make your wedding unforgettable.

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A wedding is a celebration of love. It brings together family members, friends, and colleagues. When it’s all over, the bride and groom become husband and wife. Some people chose to go all out and spend a fortune. Others prefer a simple intimate ceremony. On average, an American wedding costs about $34,000. Here are some creative ideas to make your big day unforgettable!

1. Send Beautiful Invitations

After figuring out who you want at the wedding, the next step is the invitation. It is an opportunity to impress right off the gate. Although there are thousands of templates available on the internet, you might need to think outside the box. For example, instead of inserts, add a pop-up element to the cards.

You can also introduce some humor into the invitation. If you are into puzzles, you can ask the guest to solve a puzzle such as a jigsaw to reveal the location. If you can afford it, you can add boarding passes for a destination wedding.

2. Choose a Beautiful Venue

To truly wow your guest, you need a picturesque. The venue could be in a foreign locale or your hometown. The venue must be large enough to fit all your guests. It should also match the theme of the wedding. It could be a renovated castle, an old barn, or a beach wedding. When it comes to venue anything goes. It could be a museum, a library, a treehouse, an antic shop, theme park, or even your favorite theatre. In addition to the decor, ensure you have wedding welcome signs to direct your guest to the venue. Ensure the venue is beautifully decorated to compliment the scenery and the setting is practical.

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3. Hire a  Professional Entertainer

The bridesmaids, flower girls, and the best man are key to any wedding. However, other people can make or break the ceremony. The first unsung hero is the person who officiates the ceremony. This person can be a religious leader or a lifelong family friend. It is better is the individual can tell your love story. The more charming and entertaining the better. After the wedding, the next step is the reception. The serious part of the ceremony is over, it is time to let loose. A good band or a DJ is the way to get the guest off their seats and dancing.

4. Offer Delicious Food

Delicious food and tasty treats are a great way to impress guests. You might have the venue, guest list, and a gorgeous dress. However, if the guests are not well fed they will talk. By the time the festivities and the speeches come to an end, your guest will be hungry. Hungry people become irritable. It is therefore important that you take the tasting seriously. The final catering menu should have healthy options for those with dietary restrictions. You might also want to more just cake as the dessert.

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5. Have an After Party

An open bar at the reception is a great way to kick things off. However, if you want to give the guest something to talk about hosts an after-party. Weddings are very hectic; it is very hard to even get a few minutes with the newlyweds. An after-party provides a more relaxed environment for everyone to debrief. Your friends might all have traveled a long way to be with you. Shutting the festivities too early denies you a great opportunity. You can hold the party at the reception or move the party to a smaller venue. You even move the festivities to a club.

Final Thoughts

There are a million ways to jazz up your wedding. Not all of them could be covered in this article. The trick is to incorporate some of your favorite hobbies and activities. Although the wedding is your special day, get the guest involved as much as possible. Have a professional photographer at the wedding, or better yet have a photo booth. And when it is all done, remember to thank all the people who attended the wedding. Get started on this immediately you come from your honeymoon.

Hopefully, these tips inspire you to come up with more creative ideas!