Beyond the Dance Floor: Creative Ideas for Entertaining Wedding Guests

Choosing your wedding entertainment can be tricky with there being numerous suppliers in the market. According to a Survey encompassing over 3,500 couples' feedback, a staggering 80% of couples said that their guests' happiness was the most important part of wedding planning. Additionally, couples expressed how they wished they had spent more time surrounding Charleston Wedding Rentals with tables & chairs as well as tabletop having a large influence on the overall atmosphere of the event. 

Whether you’re wondering how to entertain your guests during the wedding photography part of the day, or you’re looking for unique entertainment ideas that’ll keep your guests smiling all day, you’ve come to the right place. 

As a couple, you want to look back and remember (for all the right reasons) how awesome your wedding was with friends and family. So, if you’re wondering how to entertain guests at a wedding, you’ve come to the right place. 

Play Up Your Tablescape 

Believe it or not your tablescape has a huge impression on the overall vibe of the event. With that being the case, spend a little time on the colors and tones you want incorporated throughout the evening. Maybe you’re going with a tropical theme; and bamboo plates and flatware are right up your alley.

Whatever theme you settle on for your wedding day, remember how important your table and chair rentals can have on the look when guest’s walk in. If you’re seeking a vintage atmosphere, farm tables and rustic chairs can be a great option; however, if you want a more relaxed/inexpensive evening banquet tables and polly chairs will do the trick. 

Go Neon

There is no denying the charm of a wooden sign or the elegance of a mirrored sign, but they’re constantly used and a little played out by now. Instead let's opt for something creative that reflects your theme, like a fun neon sign with a sweet love centric slogan. For the reception, consider incorporating a neon sign with your wedding hashtag, as a photo booth backdrop! 

Serve Local Delights 

Whether your wedding will take place locally or far from where you grew up, offer tasting stations with cuisine from that locale. For example, if you’re getting married here in Charleston, we strongly recommend you have an oyster station as well as a she-crab soup served as an appetizer. 

Set Up an Eclectic Menu

Take into consideration your perfect food day - What do you and your significant other enjoy eating the most? Now take those thoughts and ideas and allow your caterer to combine the ideal wedding meal for a diverse menu. Don't be afraid to mix and mingle foods - It’s your day and no one can stop you! 

Have Fun With Seating - Can I Do This Myself? 

Instead of benches or chairs, select distinctive seating that reflects your wedding style for your ceremony, like floor cushions or laidback tree stumps painted with tribal print. While it’s easy to get caught up in aesthetics, make sure that the seating you choose is comfortable. Bales of hay, poufs, and ottomans are all worth looking into if there’s a specific vibe you're looking to recreate. 

Although planning can be fun and exciting, it can also become stressful at times. Most recently in 2022 & 2023, we’ve seen more and more couples ask themselves can I do this myself? Although there is no wrong or right answer, we love the fact couples are getting creative and want to see How To Plan Your Own Wedding. If budgeting is a concern, planning your own wedding is a great way to save money; however, if this is not the case we strongly recommend hiring a wedding planner, it will save you a few gray hairs. 

Get-A-Way Wedding Car Rental 

It’s the end of the party and you’re ready to head out with your significant other! The sparklers are flying as you walk up to a fancy wedding car for you and your partner to drive away in. And the rest is a fairy tale, as you wave goodbye to your friends and family while being driven to your hotel in a vintage high-end wedding car rental in beautiful Charleston SC. 

Fireworks Display

What better way to end your wedding night than with a show stopping fireworks display! Not only are they the perfect end to a full day of celebrations but they lend themselves to a fantastic photo opportunity too. We DO NOT recommend going cheap on this or having your cousin Billy “Handle it himself”. At the end of the day safety should be the highest concern for all guests. So hire a professional and enjoy the show!