If you’re secretly (or not so secretly) hoping that your guests will be absolutely blown away by your spectacular wedding, you’re not alone. In fact, we want your guests to love your wedding as much as you do and at Gaynes Park, we have lots of unique wedding ideas to share with you.

The Décor

The decorations and details that you add to your wedding are always noticed by guests and if you want to get that ‘wow’ reaction, don’t be afraid to make a statement or do something differently. Talk to your suppliers or our events team for expert advice on what works really well.

Let’s start with statement decorations. These tend to be big or on a large scale and are the decorations that demand your attention. It’s definitely worth trying to include one or two big decorations in your plan. Large floral decorations in the Orangery or hanging decorations and installations in the Mill Barn definitely bring the wow-factor.

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Backdrops behind the top table in the Mill Barn always impress so think about garlands, floral curtains, drapes, swags and arches that suit your theme. There are lots of DIY ideas on Pinterest if you fancy creating something yourself or you can work with your florist or venue dresser to really create some impact here.

Lighting is another brilliant way to wow your guests and changing the lighting after your wedding breakfast totally changes the atmosphere. Large light-up letters look great as do coloured uplighters around the dancefloor and festoon lighting strung across the barn.

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Wedding Entertainment

Your wedding day should most certainly be a fun and enjoyable day for everyone so why not bring the wow-factor with your wedding entertainment? This is a great way to stamp your personalities on your day and create some interactive amusements for your guests.

Photobooths are always a lot of fun and you can personalise your DIY set-up with props, backdrops and other details. If you’ve got some room in your budget for a professional supplier, go for it! A magic mirror photobooth let’s guests pose in front a beautiful mirror that’s also a fab touch screen camera.

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Wedding entertainment has definitely progressed and now, you can hire almost any style of entertainer for your day. Acrobats, living statues, jugglers, stilt walkers, singing waiters and circus performers are all available alongside magicians, caricaturists and silhouette artists. A popular choice are garden games, and these certainly add a lot of fun to your day.

Fantastic Wedding Food

Your wedding food is a big part of your day so why not plan some that’s as impressive as it is delicious? For your wedding breakfast, think about sharing platters or family style meals where large joints of meat are brought to each table for guests to carve. You can also add ‘surprise courses’ to your menu to give guests an extra indulgent treat during your meal.

For the wow-factor in your evening reception, have some fun with your evening food. Wood-fired pizza, street food stalls and BBQs are a lot of fun, taste amazing and get your guests involved. Everyone loves being able to watch their food being cooked right in front of them and these interactive food stations always impress.

Don’t forget that everyone will need a drink or two during the day so set up a brilliant drinks station for guests and let them create their own favourites. You can mix your own martini, indulge at the gin bar or have some fun with hard lemonade. In winter, a boozy hot chocolate station is an absolute must-have and you can be sure that no one will be able to resist!

Unique Wedding Ideas And Details

Sometimes, it is the little things that make all the difference and you can add the wow without huge details. Sparkler send-offs are always a beautiful touch, or you could let your guests light up the dancefloor with glowsticks. Thoughtful favours or fun take-home treat bags given at the end of the night are always appreciated or if you’re feeling brave, why not choreograph a knock-out first dance? When it comes to weddings, don’t be afraid to do something different and embrace your own extraordinary ideas!

To start planning your wedding with the wow-factor, why not request a brochure or check our availability? We’d also love to welcome you to Gaynes Park for a personal showround so click here to arrange a visit.

If you’re secretly (or not so secretly) hoping that your guests will be absolutely blown away by your spectacular wedding, you’re not alone. In fact, we want your guests to love your wedding as much as you do and at Gaynes Park, we have lots of unique wedding ideas to share with you.

The Décor

Wedding Entertainment

Fantastic Wedding Food

Unique Wedding Ideas And Details

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