The creative touches and details you add to your wedding ceremony and reception are what really makes your event a night to remember. From handcrafted signature cocktails and mood lighting to an acoustic singer to serenade you during your first dance, it’s the moments like these that showcase your personalities and relationship as a couple. You want to make sure the entire day is tailored to the two of you.

Looking for some inspiration to get started? Keep reading for 10 details to include at your Wedding that will help you highlight both your love and future life together:

1 - Greet Guests with Welcome Bags

If you’re looking for a sweet and memorable way to appreciate your guests the moment they arrive for your wedding weekend, a welcome bag is sure to surprise and delight. You can provide a glimpse of the celebration to come with fun, personalised goodies. You can include day-of essentials like water bottles, maps, mints, etc. and fun local items like bottled beverages and pre-packaged desserts. Feel free to get creative and don’t forget to include a short note to let your guests know how excited you are to have them with you!

2 - Hire a Wedding Painter

Hiring an artist to paint a picture of your ceremony or reception puts a whole new meaning to capturing your wedding day! Guests love to watch and observe these paintings come to life throughout the evening. We recommend allowing them to arrive early so they have ample time to set-up and begin creating a background. You’ll be left with a custom masterpiece to hang in your home to remember your big day and pass down from generation to generation. Check out the work of Lizzieart for your Wedding Painting needs.

3 - Wow with Signature Cocktails

During cocktail hour, keep your guests refreshed with your own signature beverages! These speciality drinks are designed by you and your spouse and are meant to capture the flavours and feelings of your love! They also set the tone for all that is to come at your reception. The best part about having a signature cocktail? You don’t have to pick just one! You can have a “His & Hers” selection or some couples even name their cocktails after their beloved pets who couldn’t attend!

4 - Entertain with Lawn Games

If your cocktail hour or wedding reception is taking place outdoors, take advantage of lawn games! This is also a fantastic option to keep your guests entertained during cocktail hour since you will likely be off taking photographs at this time. A few game options include croquet, giant Jenga, giant Connect Four, boules, etc. Have some soft acoustic music in the background while guests play your chosen lawn games with one another!

5 - Hire An Acoustic Singer

Your first dance is one of the most special moments of the day (besides your wedding vows of course!) and hiring an acoustic singer can add a whole new level of intimacy as you enjoy one of these first moments as a married couple. As an acoustic wedding singer, I am able to take requests and learn and perform your first dance song so there’s no need to worry about a certain selection. Whether it’s a song that played on your first date or a song that played during a concert you attended together, having this time played live adds a unique and personal touch to your special moment together.

6 - Set the Mood with Great Lighting

While wedding flowers and decor are great additions to your reception space, strategic mood lighting will transform the entire venue! You can add all kinds of effects from pin-spotting floral centrepieces, uplighting columns, highlighting the cake table, and more. It can all be customised to your space however you wish to showcase it. Effective lighting elevates your event and makes the entire evening as a whole more impactful!

7 - Ensure a Great Sound System

Whether you have 10 guests or 100 guests, you want to make sure everyone in attendance can hear everything going on! Think about how much is communicated through a microphone and speaker at a wedding: the vows, the officiant, toasts, speeches, music, etc. It is not always top of mind for couples, but having a great sound and speaker system at the ceremony and reception will make a huge difference for your guests, especially for those who might struggle to hear. Talk with your wedding venue and entertainment to discuss accommodations and ensure the best possible sound systems for your big day.

8 - Enjoy Late Night Snacks

Is there really anything more exciting than seeing a late night snack appear while dancing away at your wedding reception? These bites are meant to be fun, enjoyable, and still elevated! It is the perfect way to “wow” your guests with a surprise moment like this and it will keep their energy high. You can offer mini sliders with glass Coca-Cola bottles or serve a few slices from your favourite pizza joint. Or opt for an English classic; Bacon sandwiches. If you have a sweet tooth, you can’t go wrong with gourmet chocolate chip cookies with milk served in a shot glass!

9 - Share A Private Last Dance

Once your wedding reception is underway, it’s hard to have a single moment alone together until after the evening is over but have you thought about a private last dance? You can have your wedding planner clear your guests from the reception space a few minutes before your reception ends to have them line-up for your grand exit. During this time, you two can have a beautiful, private moment together as you enjoy a song you love performed acoustically as the night comes to a close.

10 - Have a Grand Exit Ride

It’s time to ride off into the night as husband and wife! Your grand exit from your wedding reception is exciting, candid, and emotional as you wave goodbye to all of your loved ones who made your day so special. So why not do it in style? Consider renting out a luxury car or vehicle for these final moments. Options can include anything from a vintage Rolls Royce, an edgy motorcycle, a sophisticated limousine, or even a classic horse-drawn carriage! The most important thing to remember, as with all of your wedding details, is that it makes you both happy!