Take Your Wedding From Ordinary to Extraordinary With These 8 Out-Of-The-Box Ideas

Once you’ve been to a few weddings, you might notice certain popular ideas repeat themselves. They might create gorgeous, romantic memories, but you want your big day to look unlike anything else.

Get inspired by out-of-the-box ideas to take your wedding from ordinary to extraordinary without breaking your budget. You’ll plan the perfect ceremony and reception for your unique vision.

 

1. Take Song Requests From Guests

Wedding invites almost always ask for some feedback. Couples need to know if their guests have food allergies or require accommodations, but you never see song requests on invitations. Make your big day different by asking everyone to mention one song they’d like to hear on your dance floor.

You’ll get tons of feedback, making collaborating with your DJ much easier. Just keep in mind that some song selections might make guests feel more on edge than others. Music affects the brain by sending physiological signals during each song. Ask your attendees to list a song that makes them feel happy to keep the mood light.

 

2. Host a D.I.Y. Dessert Area

People typically expect to enjoy a sit-down meal at a wedding or get food from a buffet. You could surprise your loved ones by hosting an optional D.I.Y. dessert area near your wedding cake. They could make single-serving desserts, like mini cookie pies, with the helpful watch of a pop-up dessert vendor.

This extraordinary wedding idea lets families entertain their kids and make desserts according to their food allergies or taste preferences. Since 53% of people like desserts other than wedding cake at receptions, a D.I.Y. dessert would make everyone happy without an extensive catering bill. If you’re struggling to find a vendor to make this possible, consider hosting your wedding at a venue with a kitchen they use to teach baking lessons.

 

3. Order a Custom Firework Show

Fireworks are a dazzling way to celebrate life’s biggest moments. Order a custom fireworks show to end your reception with them. If your venue coordinator has the space and permits to allow it, you’ll get incredible wedding photos while kissing under a sparkling night sky. All you need is a launch pad, 200 feet of space between your guests and the fireworks, and someone trained in fireworks operations who can handle the show while you relax with your loved ones.

4. Include an Adrenaline Rush  

Weddings are romantic events, but they also involve lots of sitting. If you and your partners are always looking for your next adventure, add an adrenaline-pumping activity to your big day. Look for a venue that includes these kinds of activities as a potential add-on to your wedding package. You could zipline into your reception area with your guest or end the night with hot air balloon rides. No one will ever forget the fun they had while celebrating your nuptials.

 

5. Make Your Wedding a LARPing Event

Anyone who enjoys live-action role-playing (LARPing) events knows they make life more magical. Take your wedding from ordinary to extraordinary by making your big day a LARPing opportunity.

All you have to do is pick a theme that matches your venue and let your loved ones know how to arrive in costume. If you rent a historic castle for your wedding, you could have your groomsmen dress up in armor like knights. Keep in mind that some LARPing costumes get costly. The average LARPing armor set averages around $500, so help your guests by adding budget-friendly resources to your wedding website if you go with a similar theme.

 

6. Perform a Reception Science Experiment

If you or your partner love science, consider doing an experiment that represents your love during your ceremony. You could make a baking soda and vinegar volcano explode if you got engaged on a hike around a real volcano.

Drop chunks of dry ice into a water bowl to make smoke pool around your altar. Your officiant could mention how when you both met, the combination of your love made something magical. It all depends on what your venue coordinator allows and which chemistry experiment fits your budget.

 

7. Get Married on a Yacht

Unless you know a ton of celebrities, you’re likely not spending much time on yachts. If you’ve always been curious about how it would feel to spend a day in luxury on the sea, get married on a yacht that doubles as a venue. They often include an inner cabin honeymoon suite so you can continue enjoying your time on the water after your big day ends. Find one with enough room for your small list of guests and you’ll have an unforgettable wedding.

 

8. Sword Fight for Your First Dance

Couples can always learn the steps to their first dance at a local dance studio, but you deserve something extra special. Throw swords into the mix by hiring a choreographer who merges romantic dance moves with sword fighting.

You’ll have so much fun that it may help you overcome your nerves if you don’t like being the center of attention. At the very least, you’ll shock your loved ones with a night they’ll always remember.

 

Make Your Wedding Extraordinary

Take your wedding from ordinary to extraordinary with ideas that create outside-the-box memories. You’ll host a ceremony and reception that feels entirely your own. Don’t forget to take pictures throughout the night since you’ll want to reflect on your incredible day during every anniversary to come.

 

 

Author Bio: Oscar Collins is the editor-in-chief at Modded, where he writes about a broad spectrum of topics. Follow him on Twitter @TModded for frequent updates on his work.

 

 

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