For those of you getting married, I’m sure you’re with me when I say I want my wedding to be the most memorable day possible. I want my big day to be the best experience for everyone involved, and to be on cloud nine about it for the longest time possible.
Everyone wants their guests to say, “Oh, wow! You had the best wedding we’ve ever been to!”.
So to achieve that, I know I need to make my ceremony as interesting as possible. It has to have little elements of surprise and beauty, without being tacky and silly.
But how do brides today make sure their wedding isn’t too boring? After all, wedding’s aren’t easy to plan, and let’s not forget the money aspect. However, there are a number of aspects associated to your wedding that without them, the day doesn’t have the same impact. Having a selection of friends and family there is going to make the day more special, and having a quality, professional wedding photographer on hand throughout the day is the only real way to properly capture your day. Finding one that knows your area and venue is a great tip when choosing, like Celestial Sights Photography which offers personal and fun Charlottesville wedding photography and will be a specialist in their local area.
You want someone who knows the local spots and how the sun hits the hills at different times of day. An Italian based photographer, or elsewhere, has this specific knowledge and can find the best backdrops for your portraits. They often have years of experience working with the local weather and venues. This helps them take photos that feel real and timeless instead of forced. Having a professional who lives there makes the whole day go much smoother for the couple.
So here’s a few tips for the budding brides out there. Below are some hacks to make planning and arranging as fun as possible, leading to the best results:
1. Set up a wedding committee
Many people do not like to be put on a what they call a ‘wedding committee.’ But it doesn’t have to be all dull and hard work! Wedding committees can be dressed up to be fun and fabulous, where your bridal clan can help you with planning and organising. Throw in girly day trips, the one prosecco toast and jewellery shopping and it’s all good!
By having this close knit group by your side, nothing gets forgotten and you have helping hands through it all.
There is also another wedding committee you need, made up of professionals across every department from transport, catering, wedding entertainment, photography, gifts and cake decorators. The team will also assign able doers to ensure plans happen as organized. At the end of the day, everything will fall into place if you have the best, organised, and strongest team! Many couples find that managing these moving parts becomes a full-time job. This is especially true for destination events where local knowledge is a requirement for success. Working with a Wedding planner in Italy (or wherever your wedding is taking place) helps bridge the gap between your vision and the local vendors. These experts have the right contacts to handle logistics and guest needs across several days. It makes the entire process less stressful for the family. You can then focus on the celebration while the details are managed by someone who knows the area well.
The biggest challenge will be in finding competent people to form the committee. But don’t worry, there are so many recommendations out there across the internet, Instagram, other social media, wedding fayres and good old word of mouth!
2. Get a Good Master of Ceremonies
Without a good master of ceremonies, the day doesn’t flow quite right and can give the impression that the day is lacking in personality or organisation. You want a loud, friendly and charming one if possible – if they can throw in humour, then all the better!
3. Hire a comedian
If you’ve ever been to a wedding where a comedian makes an appearance, you’ll know why this makes this list. I believe laughing is the key to breaking up any boredom, and it’s also still quite a unique concept to have at a wedding.
They could either take on a little stand up session during the room change over period, or come around to guests at various points of the day in groups and work their humour.
The comedian should work in collaboration with the master of ceremony in synchrony to altogether bring on lots of laughter, cheer and a warm ambiance. In general, wedding entertainment is crucial – period!
4. Have the right music selection
They say that music is medicine to the soul, and quite right it is. It sorts out boredom, getting people in the right kind of mood, and can also create certain types of emotion where needed.
If any videos are playing through the speeches, think of the right tone of music to set the scene. Also, the music during the room change overs, drinks reception and when waiting for the bride to arrive are all key.
DJ’s, dance groups, live wedding bands and singers in Cheshire for example can really make or break the day, so choose carefully. Remember that most of the wedding evening reception is about letting your hair down and dancing, so look at music which encourages dancing. The more people up on their feet – the better.
5. Hire a skilled DJ
When it comes to budgeting for a wedding, many people cut back when it comes to DJ’s. However, a good quality, skilled DJ can really set the scene.
His or her music selection is the beginning of entertainment, but knowing when to play certain tracks at the right moment is the epitome of wedding entertainment. An experienced wedding DJ knows how to mix music and arouse emotions.
Ask around for recommendations, and have a listen to demos online if possible.
6. Get the best catering services
There is no other way to make people happy other by offering up food! People love a good food selection, whether it be the three course sit down meal, canapes or evening buffet. There are so many unique offerings now which can fit into the theme of your wedding. Rustic wood-fire pizza vans, fish and chip cones, hog roasts, BBQ’s, desert carts – even curries are becoming popular!
You might also consider starting the day right for your bridal party or offering a brunch-style reception. In these cases, specializing in Breakfast catering can be a must for your chosen vendor. This type of service can ensure a delicious start to the celebration, whether it’s continental pastries or a full, warm morning buffet.
Food is an antidote to boredom. Guests will look forward to the food at various points of the wedding – so make it memorable. If you are a foodie yourself, it might be best to look for a venue that doesn’t tie you down to their caterers only, as it limits what you can do. Instead, look for a local catering company, who will listen to your preferences and work with you. You can search per area of your venue, so the company can be close to the location on the day itself.
The Bottom Line
Wedding entertainment mixed with a little creativity is a simple way to free any wedding from becoming stale and boring. While it is easier to say than done, especially when costs are involved, making a wedding as lively as possible is the key to an all round fun and memorable day.
Use the internet as your key wedding planner – there are so many real life weddings and real brides sharing their experiences online.
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