5 Ways to Make Every Guest Feel Special at Your Wedding

Your wedding day is all about celebrating your love, but it's also about sharing the joy with your nearest and dearest. So how do you make sure every one of them feels like the guest of honour? Here are our best tips:

1. Don’t let guests get hangry before or after the ceremony

As the host of your wedding, it's up to you to ensure your guests are comfortable and well-fed throughout the day.

• Keep Wait Times Short: Long journeys can leave guests feeling peckish. Provide pre-wedding nibbles and drinks upon arrival or during transport to the venue. Think mini cocktails, juices for the kids, or a self-serve soft drink and snack station.
• Offer Late-Night Snacks: Offer a late-night snack to keep guests energised as the night goes on. This could be something simple like pizza, sliders, or a dessert buffet. Just be sure to consider any dietary restrictions or allergies your guests may have.

2. Involve your guests in the wedding

To make your ceremony even more special, include your friends and family in the festivities.

• Showcase Talents: Have a friend who can belt a great tune? Let them shine. Know someone who’s an excellent speaker? Get them to deliver a speech. Your wedding day is about celebrating people you love, in all ways and forms.
• Add a Guest Book: Place a book near the entrance of your ceremony where people can leave words of wisdom and advice. No one will forget a small yet significant touch like this.

3. Mix things up to spark interesting conversations

Couples dread seating plans, but done right, they're a great way to get guests mingling.

• Friend-Match Guests: Match guests based on their personalities and interests. Or, if you're feeling bold, go for a free-for-all seating arrangement (except for the top table, of course!).
• Icebreaker Activities: Incorporate icebreaker activities. They can be as simple as giving out cards that start conversations or organising games that encourage guests to share their interests.

4. Keep energy levels up with fun and unique activities

Work with your photographer to plan your photo session so it doesn't disrupt the flow of the day.

• Reportage-Style Photography: Instead of posed photos, consider reportage-style photography to capture candid moments and real emotions. Give your photographer a "must-capture" list.
• Event entertainment: While you're posing for those perfect shots, keep guests entertained with photo booths, DIY craft stations, or even a live music set.

5. Give out thoughtful favours

A little gratitude goes a long way. Show your guests how much you appreciate them by giving out thoughtful and personalised favours.

• Keep It Personal and Practical: Now’s the time to get sentimental. And an extra tip? Make sure it’s practical enough so your guests can take it home with them. 
• Incorporate Local Elements: If you’re planning a destination wedding, add local elements into your favours. For example, you could hand out locally-crafted soaps, spices, or souvenirs that represent the region's culture.

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