With couples showing an increased desire to create memorable experiences that reflect their own particular story, we’ve seen a growing trend for personalising every aspect of wedding celebrations over the last year or so. Holding your wedding reception in a marquee offers a unique and customisable backdrop for your special day, so you’re already off to a great start with one of our marquees!

We thought we’d share some of the ideas for uniquely personal touches we’ve seen recently, to get those creative juices flowing.

Storytelling through decor

Although this seems an obvious area, the possibilities are almost endless. We’ve seen table names based on significant locations or dates, memory walls featuring photos from the couple’s relationship, personal artifacts incorporated into table centrepieces and family heirloom displays with written stories.

Why not also consider customised neon or illuminated signs with meaningful phrases or quotes, or an Illustrated timeline of the couple’s journey together?

A marquee offers a blank canvas for your imagination to run wild!

Customised drinks

Signature cocktails named after the couple’s stories, adventures or pets; craft beer selections from meaningful locations; local gin or whisky selections; or drinks from particular countries of significance for the bride and groom all add a distinct and personalised flavour (literally!) to the day. What would you choose?

Meaningful Entertainment Choices

Bands covering the couple’s favourite songs or first dance remixes are an obvious favourite, or you could consider personal playlist stations where guests can request meaningful songs. Customising the dance floor with images or important dates adds a different twist too.

Interactive entertainment that reflects the couple’s interests – for example gaming stations, or live artists creating drawings of the celebrations, can make for a great experience.

Custom treasure hunts or ‘missions’ around the venue can also be great fun, as can providing fancy dress props and a photobooth or selfie pod. Tailor the props to a theme associated with the couple for an even more personal touch.

Food with Meaning

Menu items from significant dates or locations, dessert stations featuring childhood favourites, food trucks with personal selections, and late-night snacks from the couple’s favourite takeaways can all add a unique feel to your special day.

If you want to create a memorable wedding day experience, with an emphasis on your personal story, hiring a wedding marquee offers the ideal start point. Speak to our highly experienced team to find out how we can help make your wedding celebrations truly unique.