While your love story is at the heart of your wedding day, hosting a big celebration also means creating an experience that your friends and family will cherish. Intentional details like smooth transitions between events and thoughtful surprises show that you care as much about their experience as your own. By balancing personal touches with guest-focused elements, you ensure that everyone leaves with wonderful memories of your special day. To help you strike that perfect balance, we’ve gathered tips from six experts that will elevate your wedding and make it an unforgettable event for everyone in attendance.
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Five expert tips to create a wedding experience your guests will never forget
Written by
Laura Cross
Published:
Minnesota Bride Spring Summer 2025
Photo | Laura Alpizar
1. Engaging Activities
"The event will be very memorable when you have something interactive for your guests to do. Adding something unique, such as a bounce house, really brings out the fun in everyone and will keep your guests laughing and talking about your day for years to come.”
—Carlee Kurtii, The Skyroom
2. Set the Mood
“Consider live music at your social hour to set a welcoming, classy tone for the night ahead. Or maybe dinner music is more your style to spark lively conversation at your reception.”
—Courtney Burton, Courtney Burton Music
3. Entertainers & Performers
“Drag shows are a hit lately, adding a touch of glamour and humor to your evening. Drag queens are not only fantastic entertainers but also great at interacting with guests, ensuring everyone has a memorable time. Imagine the fun of having a drag queen hyping up the photo booth area, especially one as unique as the pink camper ‘The Ritz’ at MLX. This quirky photo op spot will be a highlight of your event, giving your guests an unforgettable experience and plenty of Instagram-worthy moments.”
—Paloma Rodrigues, Rosetree Weddings & Events & Modus Locus Expansion
Photo courtesy of Courtney Burton Music
4. Plan to Perfection
"To ensure the highest quality guest experience, you have to put yourself in the shoes of the guest. Yes, we all know it is the bride and groom’s wedding day. But as a planner/venue, we want to look at the big picture. Is there enough food, beverages, activities? How is the timing between each main event? We receive a lot of compliments about events at Hope Glen Farm & Tree House because we guide our clients to their dream wedding, not only for them but also their guests.”
—Erika Wienke, Hope Glen Farm & Tree House
5. Destination Package
“Hosting a destination wedding? Make sure the location that you pick has enough activities and/ or amenities for your guests to enjoy before the festivities. Cragun’s Resort, Golf & Conference, offers a variety of activities from pontoon or marina equipment rentals, golf and golf event set up, mile-long sandy beach, indoor or outdoor pool, and so much more. Your guests will have lasting memories of your wedding.”
—Carrie Scarfing, Cragun’s Resort, Golf & Conference
Photo courtesy of Cragun's Resort, Golf & Conference
