Wedding ceremonies are all about sharing. While the big day ultimately belongs to you, the couple getting hitched, it\u2019s also a special and significant moment for the people who know and love you best. So, how can you involve your guests to make your wedding day into a truly shared experience for everyone. Here are some ideas.<\/p>\n
Ceremonial rituals<\/p>\n
For centuries, people have used rituals to help cement their unions. One relatively new wedding ritual is the lighting of the unity candle, where close family members of the betrothed couple light a separate candle each before the ceremony. The newlyweds then take their respective candles and bring them together to light one single flame.<\/p>\n
In a twist to include everyone in your new union, you could hold a version of this ceremony in reverse, letting each guest light a candle of their own from your united flame.<\/p>\n
Confetti throwing<\/p>\n
Showering confetti over the happy couple is another time-honoured wedding ritual. Make sure everyone is prepared for the big moment by handing out confetti dispensers like wands or cannons to all your guests. This is a job that you can delegate to a trustworthy member of the wedding party<\/a>. Alternatively, why not set up a \u2018confetti bar\u2019 beforehand, so that everyone can mix and match their own unique concoction?<\/p>\n Music mixtape<\/p>\n Once you\u2019re on the dancefloor, you\u2019ll want everyone to come and join the party. Why not make everyone feel included by playing one song for each guest? (You can ask them to nominate their chosen track when they RSVP to your invitation). The DJ can announce any special dedications or significant songs with comments from the nominator. The mixtape approach will make your reception into a truly communal experience that everyone will appreciate\u2026 and they\u2019ll have no excuse not to get up on their feet and boogie!<\/p>\n Photo opportunities<\/p>\n Posing for wedding photos is the perfect opportunity to get everyone involved while creating some stunning shots! You could set up an aerial shot and get everyone to stand in formation to make a heart shape or a word. Or if you have suitable space, why not lead everyone in a procession around the grounds of your wedding venue<\/a>? It\u2019ll be a special, shared experience to cherish, and you\u2019ll be able to treasure some \u2018action shots\u2019 of all your guests together.<\/p>\n Like and share<\/p>\n Yes, today\u2019s wedding ceremonies can now be digital events! Why not create a real-time Twitter Wall at your reception, where you can project your guests\u2019 tweets by giving them a dedicated #weddinghashtag?<\/p>\n It\u2019s also good to give your guests somewhere they can all share their respective photos of the day. Wedding apps like WedPics allow your guests to upload all their snaps to one central place, making sure you don\u2019t miss a thing! Alternatively, set up a Facebook event for your wedding day. This will ensure that everyone can communicate and stay in touch after the big day, if they so wish.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Wedding ceremonies are all about sharing. While the big day ultimately belongs to you, the couple getting hitched, it\u2019s also a special and significant moment for the people who know and love you best. So, how can you involve your … Continue reading