Creative and Special Ways to Welcome Your Wedding Guests

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When the countdown finally comes to an end and your wedding day is approaching soon, it may start getting more overwhelming for you and your partner. While you may have mixed emotions going inside you, it is important that you plan out things in advance to prevent last-minute hassles. Well, we are seeing a lot of couples who end up focusing so much on their part in the wedding that they tend to forget that guests are important too. Be it an intimate, big-fat affair or a destination wedding, guests are the core part of your wedding. Guests will add a vibe and jazz up the vibe of your celebrations. Make your guests feel appreciated and make the day unforgettable for them. How you treat your guests is actually what will make your wedding moments more memorable. Here, we present some creative and special ideas to welcome wedding guests.

Ideas to Welcome Wedding Guests

No matter how big or small the celebration is, a wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime kind of experience. Make the special day even more special by welcoming your guests in the following unique ways and making it memorable for them.

Set up a Traditional Welcome

Well, if you are a little confused about how to welcome your wedding guests, there is nothing that can beat the traditional welcome. Ask your wedding planner to set up a station with fresh flower petals, and shower the flowers upon the guests. You may even consider asking them to add sandalwood tika or can consider sprinkling rose water to make the moment more special for them.

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Welcome with Folk Performances

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Well, if you are having a theme wedding, you can definitely think of welcoming your guests with folk performances. Be it Punjabi, Gujarati, Bengali, Rajasthani or any other theme, what could be better than adding traditional folk performances to retain the essence of the theme? It will not only add wonders to your wedding but will also get the guests in the mood and create the right ambience for the wedding.

Serve Delectable Welcome Drinks

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What better way to welcome your guests than with a special refreshing drink to rejuvenate them? Well, this could be the perfect way to welcome your guests, especially if it is a day or a sundowner wedding. You can make it even more special by serving it in personalised glasses designed according to your wedding. Give your guests a pleasant welcome and serve a range of delectable welcome drinks.

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Sign a Personal Note

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Thank you notes could be another way to welcome your wedding guests. Think about the time and effort they are making to attend your wedding and make it special for you. Appreciate them for their kind efforts by writing a personalised note for them. You can consider leaving the note in their respective rooms or handing it to them at the entrance. Along with that, you can consider giving them a schedule of each ritual along with the timings and theme to ensure they do not miss out on anything.

Wow them with Welcome Bags

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It may not be an ideal option for a larger or big-affair wedding. However, it could be one of the special ideas to welcome wedding guests in case of a destination wedding or intimate affair. The idea of welcome bags and goodies does not seem to go away any time soon. You can pull off this trend and make your guests feel special by adding some personalised items to the goodie bag. Let your guests feel the warmth and feel once they settle in. You may consider adding a note along with the goodie bag to make them feel extra special.

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A Quirky Entrance Photobooth

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Want to make your guests feel extra special? How about setting up a quirky entrance photobooth and giving them a place to click Insta-worthy pictures? You may even consider making it personalised or adding elements related to your wedding. Create a cosy environment and let your guests capture the fun memories from your wedding.

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A Corner for Relaxation

Your guests may have travelled, will be dancing and involved in other activities at your wedding. How about curating a fancy corner for them and letting them relax while giving them the option to enjoy the wedding festivities? Consider creating a cosy corner or add some comfy chairs and pillows in the lawn area. You may even consider adding a nail station, spa bar or add some refreshments to let them chill amidst the fun chaos of the wedding.

Fun Ride for Guests

Source: Rajesh Satankar Photography 

You can consider arranging a fun ride for your guests. You can choose between a tuk-tuk or a fun auto ride, or may even think of any other creative options. When you do something like this, it will definitely impress your guests and they will reminisce about it for years after your wedding.

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Live Music

There is nothing more special than adding live music to your wedding. If you want to keep it a bit desi, how about adding dhol and nagadas at your Indian wedding? Ditch the DJ and get those dhol walas and fancy drummers at your wedding for a dhamakedaar welcome of your guests. Let your guests shake a leg and get into the wedding moment once they step inside.

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Fun Signs All Over the Place

If you are looking for special ideas to welcome wedding guests, how about writing special messages for them and adding signs all over the place? It would be extremely fun and engaging for them as they read on. This will not only make them feel special but would be the perfect add-on at your wedding.

These are some of the special ideas to welcome wedding guests that you can take inspiration from. Think about your guests and look for something more creative or something which will suit their personality.

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