What was once an interactive hands-on addition at carnivals and fairs is now becoming a common feature at weddings – photo booths. It was one of the first things I asked my photographers about when planning my reception. We went for a simple black and white backdrop (as well as b&w pics), and guests loved goofing around and snapping photos of themselves – in fact, very few of the 120 people at our wedding didn’t use it. By the end of the night, guests were writing funny messages on the backs of their place cards and holding them up in the pictures, or they posed with items from the table, including apples from our centrepieces and wine bottles.
There’s something about an outdoor ceremony and reception that is fresh and inviting (as long as the weather holds!). Wedding vendors are catching on to the outdoor wedding trend by offering lots of terrific products that will help stylize your day. Most outdoor weddings take place in the summer months when the weather is warm, so in case it’s downright hot, offer guests individual fans (solid or folding ones) – place one on each seat, across a plate in a place setting, or set up a basket of them near the entrance. Also help your bridesmaids stay cool by giving them each a pretty parasol (you could even use them in place of holding a bouquet).
