The most memorable experiences of life are the experiences that engage all of our senses. To make your wedding unforgettable, it is important to consider the various ways your guests will engage with your wedding. In this post, we will explore how you can incorporate different activities to create experiences that will make your special day one to remember.
Designing a fun wedding itinerary involves blending meaningful moments with enjoyable experiences to ensure guests have a great time.
The itinerary should be built around the main events— namely your ceremony and reception. There will be times throughout the evening that afford more opportunities to be creative with activity ideas than others. Occasions like cocktail hour or your reception time are the best opportunities for fun activities. Conversely, other times that are more formal, like the ceremony, may not have as much flexibility for creative ideas.
Lawn games like corn hole or giant jenga can be played in teams and are great for guests who have a strong competitive streak. Incorporating a build-your-own ice cream sundae bar or a late-night snack bar into your reception time would create a fun and interactive way to add a bit of playfulness to the evening. Photo booths create the opportunity for guest to express their silly side, and they will be able to capture the memories they made. Finally, the send-off at the end of the evening is the last hurrah of the whole event. This is one of the best opportunities to make a lasting impression on your guests.
Helping guests connect at your wedding is a wonderful way to make the day feel more personal. Games like wedding bingo using bingo cards with fun facts about the couple could be a great way to break the ice between unacquainted guests. You can challenge your guests to connect by assigning tables based on shared interests, like travel lovers or sports fans. You can also include conversation prompts at each table to help get the conversation going. Consider family traditions that everyone can participate in to get every guest involved in the evening’s activities.
If you are having a destination wedding, consider creating an itinerary for the days surrounding the wedding itself. Creating an itinerary of activities specific to the destination can help your guests make the most of the experience. These activities could be going to a specific restaurant to appreciate local cuisine or appreciating the natural beauty in the location’s geography. Your itinerary can include trips to historic sites that can help your guest appreciate the importance of your destination.
At Camp Hosea, we have wedding planning services to make your wedding unforgettable. Our in-house coordinator, Kenna, is passionate about making all of our wedding events magical. If you would like to hear more about our in-house wedding coordinating services or you would like to learn more about our venue, please reach out to us through our Contact Us page, we are looking forward to getting to know you!
Photo:
Marsha + Karim | A Camp Hosea Couple
Rissa Reels Photography
