Connecticut wedding planners, Lindsay and Talia of Sixpence For Your Shoe, have impeccable style and a wealth of experience when it comes to designing and coordinating an unforgettable experience, not only for the couple, but for guests attending. The girls from Sixpence share with couples ways to enhance the wedding experience for guests–check it out! ~AY
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Enhancing a guest’s experience starts at the moment of their arrival in town. We always recommend to our clients personalized baskets in the guest’s hotel rooms to provide a warm welcome. Baskets are usually chock full of goodies that reflect the couple’s personal style, often with local flair such as maple syrup, fudge etc.
It’s always important to have a note included that outlines all the events of the weekend for guests to participate in, especially if guest transportation has been arranged for various activities. It is nice to kick-off the weekend in style by inviting guests to join the couple for a welcome bbq or clam bake, a sunset sail, or an evening wine tasting at a local vineyard.
As guests are arriving to the wedding itself, providing pre-ceremony mini bites and refreshing cocktails such as lemonade, sangria and mojito start the festivities with flair. With so many clients choosing outdoor ceremonies, things like pashminas to warm chilled shoulders and parasols & raffia fans to fend off the heat demonstrate a thoughtful effort by the bride and groom to receive their guests.
As the ceremony ends, having caterers pass red and white wine so guests don’t have stand by the bar is always a treat.
For the reception, a band playing a set of guests’ favorites received via song request cards as part of the invitation suite, photo booths with strips for the couple to keep as well as a memento for guests to take home, and featuring a relaxing lounge space for those who wish to be part of the party while they rest their tired feet adds an air of appreciation to those who have traveled far and wide to celebrate with the newlyweds and their families.
No wedding is complete without a farewell brunch where guests can gather to reflect upon the weekend’s merriment and last good bye’s before embarking on the journey home.
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