{"id":59073,"date":"2019-07-11T01:11:48","date_gmt":"2019-07-10T15:11:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/au\/articles\/wedding-hacks\/"},"modified":"2024-03-26T11:57:17","modified_gmt":"2024-03-26T00:57:17","slug":"wedding-hacks","status":"publish","type":"au-article","link":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/articles\/wedding-hacks\/","title":{"rendered":"Wedding hacks that will save your day!"},"content":{"rendered":"

When\u00a0planning your wedding<\/a>, it’s quite hard to be on top of every single detail that might affect your wedding day, like predicting weather conditions<\/a>, guest behaviour, kids behaviour and dance floor attitudes, just to mention a couple of situations that could be a pain. Long story short, here are some wedding hacks to help your big day run as smooth as the champagne down your throat.<\/p>\n

Umbrellas for the shade or rain<\/h2>\n
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Photos courtesy of Austin Grader Photography<\/a> \/ See Real Wedding<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I know that by the time you choose your wedding<\/a> date and book your venue, you already know all the climate situations that could play a role in your big day. If you are having an outdoor ceremony without any cover for your guests a nice-looking umbrella could be a good prop for your guests to grab, for the sun, the rain or just to look cool.<\/p>\n

Blankets<\/h2>\n
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Prop Garage<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

As a wedding guest, I have been in the situation of not enjoying a ceremony because it’s too cold and my gorgeous pashmina doesn’t cover me enough from the cool random breeze that decided to manifest during the wedding. Be on top of that and have a couple of blankets for those guests who are not aware of the weather forecast.<\/p>\n

Fresh drinks and fans for the hot weather<\/h2>\n
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Photos courtesy of Once and for All<\/a> \/ See Real Wedding<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The weather could be your best friend or your worst enemy, but if you play your cards right, it won’t matter cause you are ready for a hot day with fans, fresh drinks and good vibes. Believe me, your family and friends will appreciate this.<\/p>\n

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Photos courtesy of Once and for All<\/a> \/ See Real Wedding<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Photos courtesy of Figtree Wedding Photography<\/a> \/ See Real Wedding<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Make sure your guests are present!<\/h2>\n
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Photos courtesy of Michael Briggs Photography<\/a> \/ See Real Wedding<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Unplugged ceremonies are a thing! Apparently we are learning from the fact that people can’t stay away from their phones, either to rudely scroll through their Instagram feed during your ceremony or believe that they could do a better job than your photographer<\/a> (and why not function as a constant obstruction for the people that you’re paying a significant amount of money<\/a> to document your wedding).<\/p>\n

A nice little sign like this could help you to avoid people on their phones, guests acting as professional photographers and of course, a phone ringing in the middle of your ceremony.<\/p>\n

Crying remedy<\/h2>\n
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Photos courtesy of Heather East Photo \/ See Real Wedding<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I’m an ugly crier, guilty as charged, and I always go to weddings thinking “I’m not going to cry this time” but guess what? I always do! So a little\u00a0handkerchief could be very well received by guests like me, who might drop a couple of tears or rock a running nose (I don’t think anyone could rock a running nose!). Also, this could be a cute little wedding favour, killing two birds with one stone.<\/p>\n

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Photos courtesy of Heather East Photo \/ See Real Wedding<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Entertainment (for kids, adults or kidults)<\/h2>\n
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Photos courtesy of Inlighten Photography<\/a> \/ See Real Wedding<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Sometimes, there is a time-space between the ceremony and reception or between arriving at the reception and dinner being served, so cool entertainment<\/a> for anyone who needs to be entertained could be a great option. Think outside the box and get something awesome!<\/p>\n

Firepit<\/h2>\n
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Photos courtesy of Kevin Lue Photography<\/a> \/ See Real Wedding<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Is your whole wedding outdoors? Is your wedding day outside the fire ban season? Is it going to be cold? Do you like watching things burn? Get a fire pit! Also, guess what? People have loved gathering around the fire since ancient times, so this could function as a meeting place where people mingle and tell stories and all your guests can become friends.<\/p>\n

Reusable cups and straws<\/h2>\n
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Photos courtesy of Kristina Wild<\/a> \/ See Real Wedding<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Do I need to explain this one? I just want to say one sentence: Climate change.<\/p>\n

Sustainable confetti<\/h2>\n
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Photos courtesy of Rick Liston and Giant Invitations<\/a> \/ See Real Wedding<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Because normal confetti is boring! Sustainable, natural, gorgeous looking, cruelty-free confetti is your way to go. Also, climate change?<\/p>\n

Guest book station<\/h2>\n
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Photos courtesy of Vanessa Norris Photography<\/a> \/ See Real Wedding<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Get your memories right! There are many options for creative wedding guest books, and what about having more than one?<\/p>\n

Memorial table<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Photos courtesy of Chloe May Photographer \/ See Real Wedding<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Paying respect to lost family members and friends is something that a lot of couples think of but don’t always do at their wedding. A cute easy way to remember your loved ones who couldn’t be with you on your wedding day is a memorial table<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Dancing shoes<\/h2>\n
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Via Blush Weddings & Events<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Because everyone should rock the dancefloor no matter their shoe choice, a basket with thongs could be a nice detail for those guests who might resist the dance battles due to hurting feet.<\/p>\n

Busy bags for kids<\/h2>\n
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Via Marie Claire Designs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Keep the younger guests busy with some kid activities, give their parents a rest so they can take a couple of shots with you and flash some moves on the dancefloor, they will appreciate it.<\/p>\n

Dog treats<\/h2>\n
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Via Modwedding<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Who doesn’t love dogs! Maybe your wedding is not dog-friendly but your heart is and what better way to be a good samaritan than including the pooches in your wedding by sending them some treats home? Or having a cute little biscuit bar at your dog-friendly wedding?<\/p>\n

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Photo courtesy of Stephanie Nunley Photography<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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