A wedding is an ideal time to evaluate family ties and friendships. So once you have decided upon the venue of your destination wedding, the next step is to identify your closest and dearest ones with whom you want to share this happiness. Those who respond with a yes! are making a significant commitment to attend. As a result, making your wedding guests feel welcome and special is even more important in order to achieve not just a memorable celebration but also a memorable experience.
You must, however, be a superb host if you want your wedding guests to have a good time. So lace up your shoes and give them your best. Here’s how to make your wedding guests feel welcome.
1.) Pick-up and Drop-Off Service
Make sure that your guests are easily picked up from the airport or railway station. You don’t want your visitors waiting for a taxi that never shows up! The same must be made sure at the time of their departure as well. They should not feel hustled out after the ceremony. This is something you might assign to your wedding coordinator.
2.) Welcome Basket
Arrange welcome hampers in their rooms as soon as your visitors arrive at the location/hotel/resort. Of course, you may give a variety of presents but stick to the basics, such as a wedding itinerary book, hand sanitiser, wet wipes, toiletries, and some dry fruits and snacks. Depending on the location of the wedding, you can also arrange for sunscreen or nausea drugs.
3.) Meet all your wedding guests personally
Remember that you must treat everyone with respect, not just your favourite cousins and friends. Make time to personally meet each and every guest. Ask about their travel, check if they need any assistance, and thank them for being a part of your special day. Interact with them and compliment them on how they look. Also do remember to take photographs with them.
4.) Make sure that they have a nice time
Nothing is more frustrating than your guests getting bored in their rooms before and after the wedding. You can make arrangements for guests who are interested in sightseeing during their free time. Offer to drive them to fun activities or places to unwind in that area. Guests who are unable to travel should have activities planned for them. Make sure that everyone enjoys themselves.
Moreover, you can also plan an exclusive event for ladies and gentlemen. Tell your guests you would like to include them in some extra activities when you send out the invitation. They can choose from a variety of activities, such as a visit to a distillery, a round of golf, a jungle safari, or a little tour of the city. Providing these entertaining extras for your guests will engage everyone in cultural and ceremonial activities.
5.) Food Arrangements
Last but not the least, Keep track of the dietary preferences of all your guests. Nothing is more embarrassing than realizing you have cooked something they don’t like or are unable to consume. Set up live stations to allure people and add to the appeal of the scrumptious meal. Delicious desserts are a definite crowd-pleaser, and they also offer a variety of sophisticated foods to choose from.
After Your Wedding
Keep Your Wedding Guests Well Hydrated on the Way Home
Ask the valet parking workers to put some water bottles with your wedding logo or monogram on them in the cup holders of your guests’ vehicles just before they are given their keys. Your guests will love you for it.
Give a “Morning After” Treat to your wedding guests.
Are the majority of your guests staying in a resort or hotel? If yes, ask the hotel staff to give your visitors a pleasant gift the next morning. Some recommendations include scones/ croissants with tea/coffee or Tea with Cookies.