Your wedding day is something you look forward to for years and as such, when it comes time to plan you don’t want to hold back. The goal is to make all of your wedding day dreams come true and the best way to do that is by planning a truly unforgettable wedding.
Often the first impression your guests have of your wedding comes from the invitations so this is where you want to start making the day unforgettable. The first thing your invitations will do is set the tone for your wedding in advance so that your guests know what to expect. This can be the first step in getting them as excited about your wedding as you are.
Your Guest List
Your wedding day will only be as happy as the people who are attending it. For a truly unforgettable wedding your best bet is to limit your guest list only to people who will be as over the moon as you are on your wedding day. This includes people who might only show up out of obligation or to take advantage of the free meal and open bar. These are not the type of people you want at your wedding. It is better to save the money you would have spent on guests you don’t really want at the wedding and spend that money on say, the food, wine or cake instead.
The Food
Speaking of food, hiring a caterer for your wedding that has great reviews is a must. Many caterers allow you to do a tasting of the different foods they have. This is something to take advantage of so that you know your food will be top notch. Try out a few different caterers and pick the one that wows you.
Going all out with the cake can also contribute to an unforgettable wedding. Remember, each of your guests will be taking home a piece of the cake, so the larger and more luscious your wedding cake is the more it will cement your wedding in everyone’s heads as one of the most unforgettable they have ever been to. The key to making your cake memorable is to personalize it so it represents you and your fiancé as a couple. Tastings can be done for the cake as well and are highly recommended.
Entertainment
A crucial part of the wedding planning process is making sure your reception will be enjoyed equally by you and your guests. One of the biggest factors in a successful wedding reception is the entertainment provided. Going all out to hire the best wedding DJ to perform at your wedding is usually a good way to ensure that everyone has a desire to participate. Sparing no expenses when it comes to the entertainment will pay off on your big day. You want the best possible DJ money can buy and that means you have to hold your chosen DJ to some very high standards.
Meet at least three wedding DJs in person. Ask lots of questions and get a feel for their personality. You should feel rapport with your DJ right away, as this will set the tone for the next year of planning with them. If you do not have rapport immediately, they may not be the right fit.
Unfortunately, with a DJ you cannot sample their work like you can with food. However, many DJs will have videos that show them in action. Asking for a DJ mix will not determine if they are good as a wedding DJ. A mix can be made on a computer or done by someone else. Going to a wedding where the DJ is at is also out of the question since weddings are private events. You wouldn’t want your DJ to bring in a potential wedding client to your wedding!
How your DJ sounds on the microphone is important, as well as their willingness to adjust their style of music to your needs. In your meeting, you will be able to partially tell if they will be a good MC by how they speak and carry themselves. At the end of the day, you are hiring your DJ on personality, not their equipment.
So what makes a truly unforgettable wedding?
When guests are asking what they remember most about weddings, the two most common answers are always “food and entertainment.” If they had an amazing meal and an amazing time, your wedding was a total success. That is not to say that flowers, decor, or location are not important. These things are very important, however they are not as easily remembered as the food and entertainment.