75 Unique Wedding Ideas to Wow Your Guests (2024)

FAQs

What do guests say they remember most at a wedding? ›

RSVP on Time

Few guest rules are set-in-stone as this one: You must RSVP—even if you can't attend—and you must do it by the deadline (or preferably earlier). “Being a gracious guest starts before the wedding with a quick response to the invitation,” says Christin Gomes, co-founder of Common Courtesy.

The tradition is based on an Old English rhyme that dates back to 19th-century Lancashire. It describes the items a bride should have on her wedding day: "something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, a sixpence in your shoe."

Good Food + Cold Drinks

Food is a huge motivator for most people! A delicious meal, co*cktail hour, or dessert treats will make your guests feel appreciated and loved, but it will also keep them energized to continue dancing and celebrating throughout the reception.

The 2-2-2 Rule involves going on a date night every two weeks, spending a weekend away every two months and taking a week-long vacation away every two years. The idea behind it is that prioritizing and planning to spend time together strengthens your relationship.

While offering a plus one will make your guest happy, it isn't always within your budget or vision for an event. So, it is reasonable for couples to not offer one to every single guest at the wedding, especially if they are not married or have a serious partner.

These numbers may vary a little depending on who you're speaking with, but a small wedding typically includes 50 people or under, a medium wedding has a guest list of anywhere from 50-150 guests, and a large wedding has over 150 attendees.

A glitter bar is essentially a makeup station where professional glitter artists provide guests with glitter makeup and embellishments to create a festival-inspired look. Bursting with beautiful glitter, gems, and a whole rainbow of colours, a glitter bar is a great way to add some sparkle and excitement to your event.

Who gives the bride something old something new? ›

Who gives the bride something old, new, borrowed, and blue? The items are generally collected from women in the bride's family, or female friends who have had successful marriages and families.

Carrying the coin into her wedding day was thought to attract wealth and it was believed to be most effective if it was placed in the shoe by her father. Since sixpence coins no longer exist, today's brides often substitute a penny for this tradition.

“Something new” is all about the new life the couple will start together. It can commonly include a gift from the groom or the groom's family, Tavares says, but it can also include everything from a new piece of clothing to a new bridal accessory.

In Remembrance

In our time of joy on this special day, we fondly remember our loved ones who are no longer with us. We are saddened by their absence, but are comforted in knowing that they are forever in our hearts and memories.

The Food. This is probably not too surprising—62 percent of wedding guests said that food is one of the most important things they pay attention to at weddings. That's why you'll probably spend about half of your budget on your catering and venue—because the last thing you want is hangry guests.

Food is a big deal at a wedding. Yourself and your guests will want a full tummy of delicious food that has arrived fast. You also want to allow guests to easily access food through the reception.