Guests of Honor: Expert Advice on Making Your Wedding Guests Feel Special
Three local wedding planners share ideas on how to keep you guests in mind when planning the big day
March 26, 2025
SIP & SOLVE
If you’re searching for an activity to bring together your loved ones, look no further. Renee Tantillo of Renee Breanne Design + Co crafted a large crossword puzzle at cocktail hour for Tara and Jeff’s wedding day. “While weddings are centered on the couple, it’s essential to consider the guests’ experience as well,” Tantillo advises. “Interactive activities show that the couple has thoughtfully considered ways to entertain their guests. This can make the day more enjoyable, ensuring guests are not just observers but active participants in the celebration.”
Photography: Steph Kadlicko
Wedding Planning & Design: Renee Breanne Design + Co.
A WARM WELCOME
Events to a T believes the guest experience should begin the moment friends and family walk through the hotel doors—such as a welcome gift upon arrival. “This simple yet impactful practice sets the tone for an unforgettable wedding weekend,” says Emily Riordan of Events to a T. Welcome gifts can serve not only as a thoughtful token but also as icebreakers among guests who may not know each other. “From locally sourced snacks and beverages that showcase the region, to personalized items like custom wedding itineraries or heartfelt notes, these gifts create a sense of belonging and connection,” Riordan says. “Ultimately, it’s these thoughtful gestures that make a wedding not just an event but a heartfelt celebration shared with loved ones.”
Photography: Jake Anderson Photography
Stationery: Bayview Printing Co.
Wedding Planning & Design: Emily of Events to a T
