Im Having A Small Wedding And I Need Unique Ideas?

Hi and congratulations!
Well, I have to totally agree with pspoptart. I know that you want to "impress" your guests, as you say, but as a guest, I don't feel that I need to be impressed!
You can have all the bling, fancy shmancy that you want, but ask me what impresses me????? A visit from the bride and groom!
1. You are having a small wedding. Right there that impresses me.
2. I read a long time ago….I don't remember where….that you should only invite as many people as you can spend 1 minute each with! So, with 60 guests, allow 30-60 minutes to visit ~ that is what I mean when I said "a visit from the bride and groom."
I live in a rural community (small town) and the weddings here are "over the top" - not money wise - people wise. I have been to weddings of 400-500 people! Needless to say, most weddings I never see or talk to either the bride or the groom!
Everyone was "impressed" at my son and daughter-in-law's wedding, because (1) it was small -120 guests; and (2) after they were finished eating they went around to all the tables to thank the guests for coming and to say "have fun!"
So, if you want to "impress your guests" - it's free. Simply go around and talk with everyone. People have questions….Are you going on a honeymoon? Where are you living? What are your plans? You look pretty!
Good luck!

Steak and lobster would do it for me!

Hi, first of all best wishes on your coming wedding.
The limo idea is indeed expensive. I suggest that you make a sweet presentation for the reception on how these 60 people created an impact on your relationship. Collect pictures you had with them and utilize this in a flash presentation. They would be happy to know that you acknowledge their presence in your life more than anything else.
Another way to impress your guests is to have unique wedding souvenirs. Try to make it more personalized if you can.

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Good luck!

Just make it very personal. From invitations to the menu choices.

arrive in a horse drawn carriage decorated with flowers . Give each guest a flower arrangement to take home as well as a peice of wedding cake.

As a person in the wedding industry, a bride, and a chronic guest I will tell you straight up that extra junk does not impress me.
I want to see a happy, relaxed couple. If the bride is freaking out every five seconds because the napkins are folded triangle instead of square…its going to be a bad time.
If the couple skimps on good food, good drink, and great music so they can toss a thousand dollar dress on the bride, serve filet mignon, or something equally useless….going to be a bad time. Basically the best piece of planning advice is "guests will notice what's there, not what's missing"…meaning I am not going to leave your wedding talking about how horrible it was because you didn't have a limo. A guest will leave your wedding talking about how dry and gross the dinner was because you skimped on the catering budget to get a limo…get what I'm saying?
Concentrate on what you love, what makes you happy. Weddings have been happening for thousands of years. There are no unique ideas…period. What makes your wedding unique is tailoring it to reflect you as a couple because you and only you are, well….you.

1. before the ceremony itself, have ur bouquet divided into three and then bundle it with a ribbon, then before u throw it, untie the ribbon first so when u throw it, the ladies will be surprised to see that there are 3 bouquets to catch.
2. on each table, have a picture of u & ur husband to be. the ones that show u in ur fave vacations, etc. all ur fave pics. make it as a centerpiece in the table, like where u put the flowers.
3. also, instead of numbering the tables like table 1, table 2 and so on, why not giving it names like the name of the restaurant where u first dated, the name of ur first pet, etc.
4. there are so many ways to personalizing ur reception/wedding.
goodluck!

I agree with poptart as well. My husband has DJ's MANY weddings and we've also been guests at many more and I can also tell you that you should spend your money on good catering and entertainment. No one will care about limos and all that. But they will talk about a cut rate DJ and meat that they couldn't even cut into with a ginsu knife! LOL. Get a DJ or a band who understands how weddings work and has exactly what you want in the way of music selection and style (some DJ's have a big out there personality and others are more reserved, which do you prefer) and get a caterer who has simple dishes that can be prepared en mass and done well. Your guests want to see you and you groom have a nice ceremony, arrive at the reception within a reasonable amount of time (really consider having appetizers and something for the kids while they're waiting for you to arrive), circulate and have time with each of them and dance!

Congrats, good luck…
Well, how about having live band singing for all your beautiful theme songs…? I guess, it's pretty much sweet….
Or you & your partner may record your songs in CDs mixed with instruments and have it played during the party..
If possible, you make your own song composition.for your partner..vice versa..and ask help frm your friends to play the songs..then record it….
Im sure it will surprise the whole crowd!!!

Hi, I answered your other question. I can totally understand wanting to make your wedding seem different or have a something or another that totally stands out. Bottom line, don't do this for your guests, do it for you. You can research a variety of wedding customs online. One my husband and I did….I absolutely would not entertain the idea of a unity candle. I don't agree with the symbolism. So, I researched other customs. My mothers side of the family is French and so we did a wine ceremony instead. The best advice I can give is research something that really means a lot to you and is personal and meaningful to you as a couple. People will remember that.

spend time with every guest and make them fill important, that will stick in their minds the most. Give them a favor with your date and names that they can keep and cherish.