Planning a wedding can be overwhelming, we know. There’s a million little decisions to make, a budget to consider and the pressure of taking a huge step in your relationship.
One way to relax (at least a little bit!) is to put things in perspective and remember that a wedding is really just a party. And parties are fun! That’s why we’ve compiled 27 brilliant ideas that will ensure you and your guests have a blast, no matter what.
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A spy decoder save-the-date
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Invitees can use the special glasses to view your top-secret wedding details.
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Or a flow chart save-the-date
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Inject a little humor into your stationery selection.
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A popcorn box that doubles as a wedding program
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Guests can munch while they wait for your walk down the aisle.
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Mini tissue boxes for your cry baby friends
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After hearing your vows, they'll need 'em!
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A playhouse for your little wedding guests
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You've got to keep the kiddos occupied somehow.
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A giant KerPlunk game
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This oversized version of the childhood classic is a fun way to get guests to mingle during the cocktail hour.
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Or better yet: A French fry bar
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Season them to your heart's desire. And the more dipping sauce options, the better.
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A photo booth with life-size cut-outs of you and your boo
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The posing possibilities are endless.
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And don't forget cut-outs of your guests' faces to use as props
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Let them get in on the fun, too.
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Or a video booth instead, if you want something a little more animated
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Guests can share a story, give relationship advice or just goof off -- anything goes!
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A shoe valet for tired feet
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Invite guests to kick off their heels so they can *really* bust a move.
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Not really a beer person? Then maybe a whiskey tasting is more to your liking
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Bottom's up, y'all!
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Table numbers with corresponding pictures of you two at that age
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A great way to share all those cute (and occasionally embarrassing) #TBT photos.
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A photographic guest book
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Put out an instant camera, like the Fujifilm Instax, and let guests leave a pic along with their well wishes.
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Advice cards for family and friends to fill out
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You'll have a blast reading all the responses after the wedding is over.
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A bathroom sign that will make guests feel like a million bucks
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While also reminding them to get their butts back on the dance floor.
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A wedding cake piñata > a regular wedding cake
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Instead of cutting a cake, break open one of these bad boys. Be sure to put lots of fun goodies inside.
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A caricature station creates some quirky little keepsakes
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An unconventional wedding favor your guests won't want to toss in the trash.
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Or take things up a notch with a (real or temporary!) tattoo station
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Are you feeling ink-spired yet?
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A pizza buffet is a crowd-pleaser
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No one will miss the salmon filets when you're serving up all this cheesy goodness.
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A silent disco gets around pesky noise ordinances
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Keep the dance party going without worrying about neighbors calling the cops.
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Karaoke to close out the night
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Nothing brings people together quite like a drunk sing-along.
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And finally, a glowstick sendoff
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A colorful spin on the beloved sparkler sendoff -- without the fire hazard.
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