Be Our Guest: Fresh Ideas for How to Honor Your Guests on Your Wedding Day

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Four ideas on how to keep your guests in mind when planning the big day

Written by

Sydney Stevens

Published:

Nebraska Wedding Day Spring Summer 2025

WARM WELCOME

The guest experience can begin the moment friends and family walk through the hotel doors—such as a welcome gift upon arrival. “Welcome bags help express appreciation for attendees and provide comfort by including a variety of essentials like snacks, water and toiletries that they may have forgotten,” says Rachel Hrabik, marketing manager at Arbor Day Farm. From locally sourced gifts that showcase the region, to customized items like wedding itineraries or heartfelt notes, these gifts create a sense of belonging and connection

Photography: Hayley Dolson

Venue: Arbor Day Farm

BEAT THE HEAT

Although it’s the most popular time of year to tie the knot, the Midwestern summer heat is no joke. If you’re planning to have an outdoor celebration in the summer months, make sure to offer a way for your guests to keep cool. This bride decided to incorporate fans, parasols and custom newspapers into their unusually hot May wedding day. Fans and parasols keep their loved ones cool in the sun while the personalized newspaper programs kept guests informed of all the wedding day details.

Photography: Allison Klein Photography

HOLE-IN-ONE

If you’re searching for an activity to bring together your loved ones, look no further. Gary and Mollie rented a mini-golf course from Roaming Greens Mini-Golf Co. for guests to enjoy all night long and showcase the groom’s passion for golf. “It added a playful touch to the celebration and gave everyone a chance to mingle and relax in a memorable way,” Mollie says. Engaging activities reflect the couple’s thoughtful effort to entertain their guests, transforming the day into an enjoyable experience in which everyone becomes an active participant in the celebration rather than just an observer. From lawn games and crossword puzzles to photo booths and an audio guestbook, the options are endless.

Golf Course Rental: Roaming Greens Mini-Golf Co.

Photography: Lindsey Koziol Creative

FLOWER POWER

What sweeter way to thank your guests than the gift of flowers. Denie Jacobson, owner of The Kindling Co. and The Kindling Co. Flower Truck, says their truck, flower bar and flower cart provide a unique guest experience. “Not only is it the perfect takeaway to gift your guests but also provides an activity and photo opportunity all in one,” Jacobson says. “Completely customizable, the bar is never the same for any occasion.” Not only is this a cute décor addition, but it also offers guests a piece from your special day that they can display in their home.

Flower Bar: The Kindling Co. Flower Truck

Photography: Paige Lee Photography