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By Julia Haskins, CTW Features

Read any real-wedding story and there’s a good chance

you’ll stumble across those four words that simply sum up

the party: “Everyone had a blast!”

Yes, the wedding day is all about the couple, but the couple

also wants to create an amazing experience for the guests.

Here’s how to make an event that friends and family will

rave about for years to come.

GOOD FEELINGS

Every wedding has a different energy to it. When planning,

ask yourself, “What do you want your guests to go home

feeling?” Pretend like you’re a hostess in your own home.

What can I do to make everyone feel welcome?

Connect with guests online through a personal website,

Twitter account or Pinterest board to get them excited for

the wedding.

It’s also important to ask, “Do you want to know everybody

there?” A small, intimate affair can be more gratifying than

a large, overwhelming event.

EAT UP

Instead of giving guests a choice of several meat or

vegetarian options, set up multiple food stations to let

guests make their own food and flavor combinations. They

get to create what they really like and they’re happy.

Taco, sundae and slider bars are just a few options for self-

serve stations that allow guests to top their dishes to their

hearts’ desires. It’s an easy and fun way to give your guests

something they’ll enjoy.

TWIST AND SHOUT

Your guests will look to you for permission to let loose and

enjoy. The couple dictates the magic of the reception.

Get excited, and get your guests just as enthusiastic by

including them in the entertainment. Make sure the DJ

or band engages the audience and invites people to sing and

dance on stage or on the dance floor, from grandparents to

small children.

Pick music for all generations. You want everyone to feel

included and feel the joy and the love of the music.

Best.

Wedding.

EVER!

Every couple wants their

guests to have a great

experience at their wedding.

Here are tips to make sure

everyone has a blast

Taco, sundae and slider bars

are just a few options for self-serve stations.