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Centrepieces as gifts If you’ve spent a lot of time creating stunning centrepieces for your reception tables, then why not hand them out to guests as gifts when it comes to the end of the night? Whether you’ve used vintage teacups and teapots filled with flowers or pretty birdcages adorned with ivy, your guests will love taking a piece of your big day home with them. Photobooth with guest book When looking for your evening entertainment, a photobooth is always a huge hit with wedding guests. If this is the route you’re heading down, make sure you ask if the company can include a guest book into the hire as well – it’s not only a fun twoin-one but it’s also easier and quicker for everyone to write a special note to you and your h2b while having some fun!
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All-in-one invitations You’ve sent out your save the dates, but when it comes to invitations there’s a simple way of making them do more! Adding venue details such as directions and guest accommodation for friends from afar, as well as your reception menu will save both time and money. Knowing if people have specific dietary requirements in advance will make the reception better for everyone!
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Wedding cake for dessert Cut down costs big time by making your wedding cake the dessert! It doesn’t matter if you’ve chosen buffet-style food or a sit-down meal, odds are your guests will welcome a belly break as you and your new hubby cut the cake. Make sure to keep your cake simple though – you might like extra strong coffee cake, but remember some flavours aren’t to everyone’s tastes. A classic Victoria sponge will go down a storm! Wine bottles as table numbers A bottle of wine is something most reception tables will already have. Double it up by adding a simple coloured tag or label that matches your theme. Add the table number and voilà! You have a drink and table number rolled into one! Band for both If you’re having a band or singer at the ceremony then it’s always a good idea to ask if they would be able to play at the reception too. It may cost a bit more to hire them for that extra time, but not as much as a second band or DJ would. August 2015 | weddingideasmag.com | 183
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