You want your wedding day to be unique. But what does that really mean? Many of the seemingly “custom” touches added to weddings today are anything but that. If you want to take your wedding reception to the next level with something truly unique that your guests will love, don’t look to your flower arrangements or order sparklers for your send-off. A Utah mobile bartender, creative wedding cake alternative, or fun favors your guests will actually want are all better choices.
Ready to take your wedding day to the next level? Keep reading to learn 5 ways to make your wedding reception unique.
1. Ditch the Standard Wedding Cake
It’s not unusual for a wedding cake to cost upwards of $700. But no matter how much you shell out on your cake, you’ll likely end up with tons of leftover slices. Wedding cake often gets a bad rep. And no matter how delicious you think yours is, many guests will likely skip it. This means that you’ll wind up spending hundreds of dollars for a cake to cut together with your new spouse and end up tossing most of it in the trash.
To save some money and give your guests a tasty treat they’ll actually want to dig into, skip the standard wedding cake, and get creative instead. There are no rules about what kind of desserts you can and can’t serve. Offer a selection of pies, an assortment of cookies, a candy bar, or a mix of desserts. This is a great opportunity to add a personal touch to your wedding as well. You could include you and your spouse’s favorite desserts. Or serve a family recipe pie. You could even opt for themed desserts that match your wedding colors.
Don’t want to skip the cake cutting? You can still get a small cake to cut for photos, too!
2. Ask for Song Requests
Dreaming of a wedding where your guests dance the night away? First, you’ll need to get them on the dance floor. Depending on your guests, this might be a breeze. Know that your friends and family will get to grooving as soon as the music comes on? Then you might not need this next tip. But it still makes for a fun addition to your wedding reception that your guests will love.
Asking for song requests is a great way to make your guests feel special. It can also help to encourage even your shyest guests to hit the dance floor. You can include a line on your RSVP cards. Or create a submission on your wedding website that allows your guests to submit a song request. You can even have your DJ announce each of the requested songs as they come on, and who requested them.
3. Rethink Your Favors
Wedding cake slices aren’t the only thing that winds up left on the table or thrown away at the end of the night. Standard wedding favors, like can koozies or other personalized items are cute and fun to create. But they aren’t likely to be something that your guests will want to use over and over again. Instead, why not give them something they’ll actually be excited to receive?
If you still want a personalized touch, candy bars with custom wrappers are a simple and inexpensive favor. However, if you’re looking to get creative, the sky is the limit. Make mini cocktail kits, like a can of Coke with a mini bottle of Jack attached. Mini bottles of olive oil, honey, or jam can be a great way to tie in your favor to your wedding venue. Packets of seeds are an eco-friendly option, while decadent desserts like beautiful custom cookies, macarons, or even bags of popcorn are a great treat for your guests to enjoy on their way home.
Keep in mind that if any of your guests are traveling to your wedding, certain favors like olive oil might be tough to get home in their carry-on luggage. Another great way to ensure that your favors go to great use is to forgo the gifts all together, and instead make a donation in your guests’ honor to a charity that’s near and dear to your heart.
4. Add Local Dishes to Your Menu
If you’re getting married in a destination location, or if many guests will be traveling to your wedding from afar, consider incorporating some local dishes or ingredients into your menu. You can work with your caterer to see what’s available. This is a great way to add a unique touch to your wedding menu and to get your guests excited about their meal.
Even if there aren’t any local dishes or ingredients that you can include, consider dishes that have a personalized meaning to you and your soon-to-be-spouse, and include those instead. Make sure to let your guests know about any special meanings behind their meals.
5. Hire a Mobile Bartender
Looking for a unique touch that will get your guests dancing, save you some hassle, and take your wedding to the next level? Consider hiring a mobile bartender.
With a Utah mobile bartender package, you’ll get a professional bartender to help you plan your bar, set it up, and spend the evening serving up delicious drinks and keeping your guests happy. You can customize your bar package to fit your wedding, and even create fun custom cocktails that your guests will love. No having to worry about figuring out how much of each drink you’ll need on your own, or designating a family member to pour drinks all night. Plus, at the end of the night, your bartender will take down their setup, which means less work for you!
Choosing a Utah Mobile Bartender for Your Wedding
From getting creative with your favors to adding local dishes to your menu to hiring a Utah mobile bartender for your big day, these are a few simple ways to make your wedding day even more unique!
Ready to hire a mobile bartender for your wedding reception? Give us a call or shoot us an email today to learn more about our custom wedding bar packages and options.