You can take your reception from boring to Instagram-worthy with
a wedding experience worthy of celebrity status with these wedding trends.
DJs Who Set the Vibe
Wedding DJs help you plan the best playlist and “do not play
list” for your big day. But it doesn’t stop with the tunes. DJs can provide everything
from premium lighting to professional emcee services to custom-made playlists,
and even photo booths for your reception guests. But be sure to ask your
wedding DJ how much these add-on features cost.
Surprise Special Performances
Give guests more than they expected with a surprise flash mob
made of the wedding party, or an unexpected wedding guest. You could even
search for a vendor that offers table servers or caterers who take part in the
fun! Or if the bride and groom have any musical ability, they can perform as
well.
Social Media Photo Op
Create a hashtag for your wedding day using your new last name
and your wedding year, then give guests the opportunity to let their
imagination run wild with clever and creative photo backdrops for their selfie
pleasure. With tons of ideas on Pinterest, you can DIY or even hire it out to
someone who does interactive photo experiences for events and take the photo
booth experience of yesteryear to the studio experience of today.
Creative and Cultural
There’s nothing like the personal touch of showcasing the bride
and groom’s cultural roots with special entertainment from a mariachi band or a
group of Bollywood or African dancers. You could also hire live illustrators or
artists to create tangible keepsakes during your wedding. With live
illustrations, guests can join the action and receive a custom, on-the-spot
gift to remember your wedding with a one-of-a-kind illustration of themselves.
Food Trucks & Mobile Bars
Why limit guests to a small menu from a single caterer when you
can have them select their own options from food truck vendors? Wedding experts
recommend having a food truck for every 75 guests to avoid a line build-up.
Mobile bars also offer a unique experience, with everything from cocktails and mocktails
to signature wines and ice-cold lemonades. Plus, the trucks themselves are
super cute and photo-worthy.
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