I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again…it is SO important for a bride to take a virtual tour through her upcoming day, and figure out ways to enhance the guest experience. Most brides spend a ton of time on the foo foo details, and little to no time on the whole ‘guest experience’ part.
Picture Disney World. Disney World employs people called “Imagineers” who have the sole job of imagining new and creative ways to invent things that WOW people.
How can you do the same with your wedding day? Especially with so little time on your hands?
All you need is 1 day, a clear mind (uggghhh…I know), and all of the creativity you can muster. Here are a few questions and ideas to get your gears turning:
- What can you give your guests as they arrive to the ceremony, so they won’t be uncomfortable, or bored to tears while they wait for the BIG entrance? How can you lighten up your program? If allowed, why not slip a little treat in there? Why not include a funny or sentimental story? Or copies of programs from grandparents’ weddings? Pictures of other relatives’ weddings?
- Are you willing to DANCE back down the aisle to a fun song? Can you hand your guests some sort of fun gift as you greet them? Something that says, “WE’RE GOING TO PARTY!“
- Speaking of greetings…why not have something really cool for your guest arrival to the reception? A few signature drinks to choose from with funny or exotic names? A funny joke on the back of the placecards?
- And I know some brides will cringe at this one…why not spray paint a few of those peg games and have them on the table for your guests? When I say spray paint…I mean customize them to match your colors, and so they won’t look tacky…and add some bling!
- How about having your DJ say something special and/ or funny about each of your bridal party members as he introduces them? (You script it, of course.)
Those are just a few quick ideas to get your gears turning. What’s right for one, may not be right for all…so grab a pen and start scribbling. Remember those brainstorming sessions you do in those boring meetings at work? No idea is a bad one! Just keep writing until you have nothing left. You’ll be amazed at the ideas you’ll come up with!
Want more ideas? Give us a call!—-Diana Cusic 
Great post!! I had one bride thank me for taking photos before the reception started as she never got to see what the tables looked like (someone else did the decorating) because the guests tore them apart…meaning they moved the favors and glasses…etc. So you know guests will entertain themselves in any way that passes the time.
Things that are ice breakers as you have so many people who may not know each other. I love the conversation builders that you added about family photos and programs. It’s also a wonderful way to honor those who may not be able to attend the wedding.
As I said…great post!!
I am getting married in two days and i have not found a song to dance with my stepfather. Our family has been togather for 15 years I was 12 when he came into our life . I am not super close to him , he is a great step dad and has done alot for me. I want to some how thank him for all he has done.