Ten Special Touches to Make Your Wedding Stand Out

Unique wedding ceremony setup in Phoenix, AZ, with standout ideas
Your wedding is the most important day of your life. Not only do you want to create special memories, but you also want it to stand out from the weddings of your friends and family members. What features will your wedding have that will make it different from the rest? You want your day to be as unique as you are. Here are some ideas to create the wedding of your dreams and cultivate an event that will really stand out.

The Venue
This is possibly the most essential piece of the puzzle. You will want to choose a venue that offers everything you need to make your wedding dazzling and unique. Many types of venues are available, but you will want to check a few boxes to ensure you have what you need. Make sure to choose a venue that is comfortable for you, as formal as you want, and provides the amenities you seek for your wedding. Some amenities to look for in a wedding venue are adequate dressing room areas, appropriate seating and dining areas, sound systems, bathrooms, and food and beverage options.
Most importantly, you need to choose a venue that reflects your love for each other and your own unique story. Perhaps you’ll choose a beachfront venue, a cozy cottage, a majestic cliffside, or an intimate chapel. Whatever you choose should tell your tale and make a memory that reflects this story.

Personalized Invitations
Your day begins with the invitations you send to guests. Personalized invitations can be a fantastic way to create an event that’s all your own. Add your own flavor to the design of your invitations, and you’ll be inviting your guests into your wedding story from moment one.

Honor Your Furry Friend
Do you have a dog or a cat who is a special part of your family? One way to create a wedding that has a personal touch is to include your furry best friend. Some ways to include your pet are to use them as a ring bearer or flower girl, feature them in the engagement photos, add them to the ceremony, or even have them serve as the witness to your nuptials, sealing the deal with a paw print signature. No matter how you choose to include your best friend in your wedding, you won’t regret including your best friend on the most important day of your life.

Creative Seating Arrangements
Lounge areas, cozy couches, and curved seating areas for the ceremony are just a few examples of creative seating arrangements. Experiment with guests sitting closer to the bride and groom in casual configurations rather than just sitting in straight rows. This can create an intimate feeling to your ceremony that leaves a lasting impression.

Signature Cocktails
Nothing says “you” like your very own signature cocktails. Most caterers and bartenders will work with you to develop a signature cocktail specifically crafted for your special day. Choose flavors, colors, and other attributes you enjoy in a cocktail and create something that will make your wedding unique and exceptional.

Interactive Entertainment
The wedding of 2024 is more than just a buffet line and a dance floor. Today’s wedding guests enjoy a variety of interactive games and party activities. Outdoor games, photo booths, and build-your-own dessert stations are just a few ways guests can interact and enjoy themselves.

Storytelling Décor
One great way to tell your story is through décor. Let your wedding’s décor be unique to you and your spouse-to-be as you relive wonderful moments unique to you. Perhaps create a timeline of events that illustrates how you came together, so that your guests may see your beautiful love story.

Unexpected Favors
From personalized keepsakes to thematic goodie bags, give your guests something unique to just you two. Perhaps something that signifies your love story or a local treat that is available only where you are. Both are great ways to send your guests something unique to your wedding.

Choreographed Dance or Surprise Performance
Not that there’s anything wrong with the electric slide or the Cuban shuffle, but there are so many dance trends out there; why not show your guests what you’ve got by putting together a little choreographed dance?

Late-Night Snacks and Send Offs – Have munchie snacks available for your guests as the wedding is drawing to an end. A cute dessert bar or hot chocolate station is a great way to have a little snack while waiting to say goodbye to the happy couple. Sending them off with sparklers, fireworks, or streamer poppers creates a memory as unique as your extraordinary story, as you embark on this new journey together.

Visit La Princesa Today!

When you are looking for a wedding venue that will make your wedding stand out, La Princesa is the elite venue for your wedding needs. We provide a unique beauty and quiet elegance that will set your wedding apart. With three stunning locations, we can accommodate nearly any wedding celebration of any size and help make your dreams come true. Ready to book your event? Click here to contact us. Still have questions? Visit our website or call (623) 845-9000 for more information.