There are lots of ways to add something special to your Big Day – even if you’ve left it til the last minute! From cute photo props to fun favours, gorgeous gifts and pretty personalised décor- the devil is in the detail, and those details are here! To make things a little easier as the Big Day looms, lots of the stuff listed below can be bought from the weddingsonline shop, or you could pop in to the wedding shop in Swords for an inspirational browse. For more ideas on how to make your wedding super special for all, see 20 Ways to Personalise your Wedding and Treat your Guests.
Main photo by Michelle Prunty
Fun Favours
1. Lottery/Scratch Card Holder
Part favour, part game, all fun times. Scratch cards, lottery tickets or even number cards for a special draw make a fun wedding favour for adults – and how great would it be if one of your guests wins a big lottery prize on your Big Day?! The shop at weddingsonline stocks these cute vintage style ‘Good Luck’ card holders – to make you favours look extra special – at €5.00 for a pack of 10.
2. Wonka Bar/Golden Ticket Fun Favours
We love the idea of giving guests a bit of after-dinner excitement, and these awesome Wonka bar favours are another brilliant way to do it. Each guest will find a bar at their setting, but only one will find the golden ticket inside. Your golden ticket prize could be anything from a bottle of Champagne to the prize of first up to the candy buffet! These can be personalised as ‘Wonky Bars’ from thewonkyfactory.com.
Photo via rockmywedding.com
Special Guests
3. Bathroom Baskets
Bathroom baskets are a nice, inexpensive way to make your guests feel special no matter where they are in your venue! Get two baskets (one for the men’s room, one for the ladies), pop some wedding themed tissues, deodorant, hairspray, pins, hair clips, bandaids, tampons, Rennies, a lint roller, some mints etc… and leave a sign to tell guests to help themselves! After a long day they’ll be delighted with a freshening up, courtesy of the happy couple.
Bathroom basket sign from Etsy.com
4. Special Children’s Table
If you’re having a couple of littler guests at your wedding celebration, make them feel welcome with some gorgeous goodie bags to keep them entertained. A mini pack for each child is great – in which you could include a little toy, a pack of jellies, a notebook and some crayons – or you could create a unique ‘Kids Only’ table with a colouring table cloth (try these from eggnog.net). You could pop an Xs and Os board onto the table with some chalk sticks and the adults could even get involved. To keep the little ones busy for longer, we love the idea of giving each child a disposable camera (or get them to double up if you need) and assigning them a mission to capture a photo of specific things. For more ideas for children at weddings, check out our post on Wedding Goodie Bags for Kids – The Ultimate Checklist.
Gifts for the Girls
5. Bridesmaid Robes
Getting ready with the girls is one of the most exciting times of the day, and when you’re all together getting pampered, some pretty matching robes can make you all feel extra special. At the moment the trend is for gorgeous floral kimonos, which are not only perfect for popping off without ruining your ‘do, but look amazing when photographed. Find some gorgeous satin wraps at Debenhams. Alternatively you can buy cosy, personalised winter wedding dressing gowns for your girls from the weddingsonline shop, and even a fluffy flower girl bathrobe for the littlest maid.
Photo by Eden Photography
6. Special Gift for the Flower Girl(s)
Flower girls feel super special donning a beautiful dress for the day, but by giving a little gift in the morning (with perhaps a hint of ‘this is for you because we know you’re going to be so good for your mom and dad today’) they’re going to feel even more thought of. Present their basket of petals to them with a little keepsake like this cute ‘thank you’ teddy bear from the weddingsonline shop and they’ll remember their Big Day forever!
Pretty Photo Props
7. Giant Balloons for Photo Fun
Whenever we see a fun photo like the one above by Michelle Prunty, we can’t help but smile. Oversized balloons have become a big thing in weddings this year and why not? They’re relatively cheap and make for some cool and creative photos. After your session you can add them to your décor – no doubt the kids will love them! Find pretty pink and white oversized balloons in the weddingsonline shop.
8. Sparklers for a Magical Entrance
Sparklers are another fantastic prop for wedding photos and the best thing is everybody can be involved! Give them as favours to guests or have them at the door in baskets. Once lit they make for a magical exit for the bride and groom, and even if you don’t plan on leaving til the wee hours, you can ask your guests to light them outside as they enjoy some drinks and have your photographer capture the sparks flying!
Photo by athomealterations.com
For the Toast
9. Kitsch Beer Coolers
Get your guests into the wedding-spirit from the get-go with some uber kitsch bottle holders. The coolers pictured above are great for the wedding party to sip their party drinks from and look great in photos too! Find these bride and groom beer coolers in the weddingsonline shop.
10. Personalised Water/Wine Labels
Add something special to your table and tie it in with your theme. The ‘Homespun Charm’ personalised wedding wine label pictured above is available from the weddingsonline shop at €12.00 for a pack of 24 labels. If you like the idea of making your wine extra special for the day, not only can you make your own wine labels, but you can make your own wine! Making your Wine, based in Kells, Co. Meath is a company that allows people to make their own craft wines at an affordable price, and is a really unique way to create something extra personal for your guests to enjoy.
