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Eight Ideas to Impress Your Guests by Faye Latulippe
— Wedding Tips —
Eight Ideas to Impress Your Guests
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BY FAYE LATULIPPE
You’re in the process of planning your
wedding, and thinking back to all of the weddings you have been to in the past year or so, trying to create something original and refreshing… this piece is for you! Here are eight ideas to help set your wedding day apart and create a lasting memory in your and your guests’ minds.
Thoughtful Keepsakes
Increasingly, we have become aware and interested in where things comes from, whether it’s locally grown, how it’s made… Having a mindful goodie bag or even party favours will go a long way in pleasing guests while also supporting the local economy. Think artisanal chocolate, mini bags of locally roasted coffee, handmade soap with your wedding logo on them. These are memorable and touching gifts that will leave a lasting impression.
Vintage Touch
One of my favourite additions to a wedding is placing vintage furniture on the lawn. There’s just nothing classier than having a glass of champagne on a floral retro couch from the 70’s, your purse sitting on the gold trim side table. A perfect decor! Think of ways you can add a vintage touch to your day.
BOHO Theme
An extremely stylish touch is using a Bohemian carpet along your wedding aisle. Perhaps instead of having flower arrangements, you use flower petals and candles. Coordinate the textile with the flowers and decorations. It creates a cozy environment, leaving your guests feeling right at home.
Flowers for a Queen
Flowers can define the tone of a wedding. Do something dramatic - anything from a wedding arch, backdrop at the ceremony, church entrance, hanging flowers above the head table. The bonus is you won’t need much more to decorate your space or additional flowers as you already made your statement! Go big or go home!
Contrasting Bouquet
Let’s talk about wedding bouquets! Impress your guests with a mix of fresh and dried flowers. The first word that comes to my mind is PAMPAS! They come in different colours, shapes and always look fabulous! The beauty is in the contrast between the two - fresh and dried flowers such as dried bunny tail
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grass, dried Ruscus, dried straw flowers, add texture, shapes and movement.
Play With Your Food
Who likes food? Tasting stations are the new style for tapas. Chefs can be onsite, explaining the prepared food and what to pair with it. It’s an entertaining and interactive option, that can even inspire with new recipes. Another idea is a “Guessing Station” where guests are blindfolded and you have to figure out what the chef prepared.
Food Trucks
Every town has a great selection of food trucks. From Japanese cuisine to Thai, Mexican to Ice Cream... consider hiring a local food truck for your evening snack, or for a more casual affair the wedding dinner. Guests enjoy being able to pick what they like off the menu, freshly made to order, exactly when they want it.
Entertainment and Games
If you love games and so do your friends and family, this one’s for you! Think about games and activities that involve everyone. Consider hiring someone to do Tarot Card or tea leaf reading, people will line up to hear their futures and fortunes. You could also purchase human-sized games such as Jenga, chess or checkers. This gets guests of all ages outside on the lawn, interacting and having fun.
The most important thing is to stay true to you, which will ensure your wedding is unique no matter what you decide. Congratulations.
Faye Latulippe from Lush Kootenay weddings and events is a certified wedding planner and provides a wide range of services, from full planning and coordination to custom packages.
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The City of Fernie offers many venues that are ideal for your wedding celebration.
Whether you’re looking to get married in a park or indoors, we can assist you with your wedding location needs for your perfect day.
The Annex Park, Rotary Park, James White Park, the Courthouse grounds or City Hall grounds offers beautiful mountain backdrops for your ceremony. We also offer indoor facilities for rent including the Fernie Curling Club Lounge or Fernie Centennial Community Centre to host all your indoor wedding needs.
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