SHAKE, STIR AND CELEBRATE Add a fun and playful touch to your reception with themed cocktails that represent you and your partner’s favourite choices. Showcase your personalities and favourite flavours with memorable sips that will definitely be conversation starters. Maybe you’re a passion fruit martini lover or enjoy a classic piña colada – whatever the options, they’re sure to be a hit. You can even match the season with refreshing floral flavours for spring, vibrant tropical notes for summer, warm spiced flavours for autumn, or rich and comforting tastes for winter. Add some fun signage and decorations for Insta-worthy moments. NIBBLE AND MINGLE Dancing the night away can leave guests feeling peckish, so offer a grazing table or antipasti boards for them to enjoy at their own pace. This encourages guests to mix and mingle as they help themselves to the colourful and beautifully styled spread. Think an array of cheeses, cured meats, fruits, crackers, dips, and more ensuring there’s something for everyone to enjoy. SAY IT WITH STATIONERY Custom signage – such as welcome signs, bar menus, and directional signs – adds a personal and polished touch to your wedding day. It sets the tone, complements your theme, and serves a practical purpose by helping guests find their way around and learn more about the celebration. Designing these pieces is a fun and creative process where you’ll collaborate with your stationer to bring your vision to life – choosing fonts, a colour palette, and meaningful details that reflect your story. Include your favourite quotes, lyrics, or phrases. Consider a custom monogram, illustrations of your venue, or even the place you met. You can also incorporate your pets, favourite flowers, or any other elements that are special to you as a couple. https://unsplash.com/@olivie_strauss https://unsplash.com/@laurabeames https://unsplash.com/@the_wild_flower ULTIMATE COMFORT Keep your guests’ comfort in mind by providing flip-flop baskets to give aching feet a welldeserved rest! While heels look fabulous in photos, they can quickly become uncomfortable, especially if your wedding is on grass, sand, or gravel. This thoughtful gesture ensures your loved ones are dance-floor ready and adds to their overall experience, keeping the energy high and the celebrations going. Include a cute sign like “Kick off your heels and dance!” to enhance your styling and create a fun photo moment. Don’t worry if you’re hosting a larger wedding as flip-flops are affordable when bought in bulk, making this a budgetfriendly yet meaningful touch. If you’re having an outdoor celebration, the evenings can quickly become chilly. So, why not add a matching blanket basket for guests to grab when needed? NOTEWORTHY MOMENTS There are many heartfelt ways to thank guests for sharing your special day, and one of the most personal – and cost-effective – is placing handwritten notes at each guest’s place setting. These small, thoughtful gestures add a truly memorable touch. Each note can be tailored to the individual, thanking them for being part of your day, recalling special memories, or simply expressing what their presence means to you. Yes, it may take time – especially for larger celebrations – but imagine the love and warmth that will fill the room when every guest feels seen, appreciated, and personally connected to your celebration. DISCOVER THE SUPPLIERS INVOLVED Michelle Thorne, Little Vintage Teacup, www.littlevintageteacup.co.uk Rosie Cheetham, Rosie and the Boys, www.rosieandtheboys.com Abby Laing, A Little Brush, www.alittlebrush.co.uk Victoria Bennett, The Secret Macaron, www.thesecretmacaron.com https://unsplash.com/@nandomrtns https://unsplash.com/@this_misty_garden FINISHING TOUCHES 43
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