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Surprise your Guests with a Welcome Bag full of goodies!

June 18, 2018

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Having out-of-town guests at your wedding? You probably already know to make arrangements for their stay—that means securing a block of rooms at a nearby hotel and providing guests with pertinent information for booking. Btw, a professional event planner will do it for you! And we recommend booking a hotel close to the Ceremony Venue!  But you should also consider how you’ll greet guests when they check in, and a welcome bag is a relatively simple—but super-thoughtful—way to let far-flung friends and family know that you’re happy they made the trip. But what to put in it?

Start with the Practical

A well-stocked welcome bag hits a few notes: the useful amenities, the fun add-ons, and the personal touches. For the necessities, think of things guests might want the next morning, such as a few packets of Advil, a tin of mints, a couple of snacks, and bottles of water. (For the latter, think of ditching the Deer Park sticker for a custom label with your new monogram and wedding date on it.)

Add a Touch of Whimsy

Next, sprinkle in a few less practical, pure fun items: a pack of crayons and coloring book if little ones are invited to the wedding, or a book of crossword puzzles for their trip home.

Make It Personal

Then be sure to include more personal items that give your out-of-town guests a taste of the area. It’s perhaps easiest to do this with food!

Oranges may come to mind when you think of Florida citrus but are you familiar with the kumquat? or Key Lime Pie cookies for instance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tie it all together by including a list of great places to visit while your guests are in town—your favorite coffee shop, a terrific local breakfast spot, a can’t-miss shop or a must-visit museum—and a personal note thanking guests for traveling to your wedding and wishing them a wonderful night and a safe trip home. But don’t worry about out-of-towners being gone for long: With this sort of a welcome, chances are they’ll be back to visit before you’ve celebrated your first wedding anniversary.

 

Make Your Wedding Stand Out

June 18, 2018

Planning

While the larger elements of a wedding are incredibly important—a great venue, terrific food, good music—it’s the smaller details and thoughtful touches that make the event unforgettable. Here are five ways to create a lasting impression on your guests, and to keep your wedding feeling anything but cookie-cutter. For other ideas, check out our Pinterest page, or contact one of our seasoned event pros! We at Perfect Event Agency love to plan little details, that others think are not essential! 

Here are some Simple things We, at Perfect Event agency think, will help your wedding to Stand out!

 

Get playful with your programs

Include important details, of course—how the ceremony will progress; who is in the bridal procession—but also consider sweet, personalized additions like a custom illustration that shows how you met and fell in love, or an infographic with all the stats of your love. For outdoor summer weddings, a fan program is always welcome.

 

 

 

 

Amp up your cocktail hour 

Hire an on-site artist to do live sketches of guests during the cocktail hour. She will come armed with pen and paper and produce whip-quick—and oh-so-flattering—fashion sketches of guests that they can take home as a wedding memento. While you are getting your First Photoshoot as a husband and wife!

 

 

 

Rethink the Guestbook

Instead of a traditional signed book, let guests fill out a custom Mad-Libs sheet (way more fun to read post-wedding!). Or ditch the paper altogether and let guests pen a message on an item that you can later display in your home. (Inspiration: A couple of avid skiers had guests write their messages in white Sharpies on antique wooden skis that now hang in their house!)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Serve a signature cocktail

Better yet, offer two: One concocted by the groom using his favorite ingredients and mixers, and one by the bride. Place a sign with the cocktail name (the cheekier, the better) and a brief description of the drinks by the bar. Cheers!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Have fun with the food

A dessert bar is a super-popular option for couples, but take it one step further: Try a dip-your-own donut bar; for winter weddings, consider a hot chocolate station where guests can top off their toasty drinks with liqueurs, drizzles of chocolate and marshmallows. Or let guests belly up to a food truck for extra late-night snacks!

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