Your wedding day is first and foremost a celebration of you and your shared love. But what kind of celebration would it be without the guests and loved ones that make the day just as momentous. It’s a gathering of all those who you both hold dear, and that’s special too. So curating the ideal wedding guest experience is of the utmost importance to keep the day happy, joyous and memorable for all. Let’s dive into how to make your wedding unforgettable with a list of wedding guest experience tips.
Communication is key
Make sure to inform your guests of all the details to ensure no mishaps or misunderstandings. Include info on the invite such as the ceremony start time, address of the venue, directions, if children or dates are invited, dress code as well as RSVP instructions, which you might make available on a dedicated wedding website. Having your own wedding website or blog has become popular, as you can keep all the info in one place and is an allocated space people can keep track of updates.
Comfort and atmosphere
Add a positive charge to your day by making your guests feel welcomed and comfortable, this will bring a warmth to the flow and feel. Small details can be important to curating a welcoming atmosphere. Add personal touches that reflect your relationships to the guest like personalised wedding favours that make them feel considered and valued. Make sure to arrange everything with comfort and flow in mind so that you hold their attention by keeping the day harmonious, prompt and well curated.
Entertainment
Keeping your Guests entertained is key to a fun and vibrant occasion, whether a sophisticated Jazz band to entertain in the down time or a late night DJ to keep the party dancing, there are many options to consider to enrapture your guests. Interactive stations are fun as well as a gathering place for guests to mingle. Keeping kids entertained is also important to keep them from getting grumpy and in the way. We have a host of recommended suppliers such as Sleepi teepi who supply teepis for kids to sleep in while parents get a chance to mingle and have fun. We also recommend checking out magician Nick Brown for a bit of unexpected flair to the occasion. If it’s a casual vibe you are after why not hire the lovely songstress Sarah Yates or for a more lively trio the 3 mile band to keep guests intrigued and entertained. Head over to this link to find a comprehensive list of recommended suppliers that Fennes have worked with and trust.
Consideration
Another important way to make sure no one feels left out is to cater for gluten free and vegan eaters, experience is of the utmost importance for your guests and feeling left out is not the experience you want your loved ones to leave with as their memory of your big day. You’ll also want to make sure the venue is accessible to disabled and elderly guests so that everyone feels included and considered. Small touches like a refreshment station at an outdoor wedding in the glorious summer sunshine can also make a huge difference on an experiential level, or you may consider the current trend of barista stations with curated hot drinks at your cosy winter wedding. If you’re looking to capitalise on the summer’s radiant sun with an outdoor ceremony we’ve got the perfect option for you. Fennes is launching Alfresco dining outdoors on our patio or candlelit woodland dining next month!
The wedding Guru
If your venue of choice does not provide you with a Wedding and Event Manager you might want to invest in hiring a wedding planner to iron out the details to your big day. It’s important for your wedding to remain authentically yours, but having planned and attended countless weddings a wedding planner might foresee problems or offer solutions you might miss that can only come with experience. They may also be tapped into a network of vendors, entertainers and caterers that they know to be trustworthy and brilliant so you can be sure you and your guests have the most memorable wedding experience yet!