6 Unique Ideas to Make Your Wedding Reception More Fun!

Congratulations! You found your perfect wedding reception venue! You’ve got your caterer, your wedding planner, and your sweet dance moves. Now it’s time to really WOW your guests. So what’s left? It’s time to add some entertainment options that will ensure that you have a super fun wedding reception! We are here to help you find those perfect finishing touches to make your wedding reception absolutely unforgettable.

1. Pick the Perfect Band or DJ

Step one in making sure guests have fun at your wedding reception is to make sure that they stay out on the dance floor all night long. Whether you pick a band or DJ is totally up to you. Just make sure to pick the style that best suits your personalities. TheKnot.com has some other great tips to help you make the perfect choice.

Photo by J Moseley Photography

Photo by Meagan Gaines Photography

2. Bring in a Live Painter

Not only does a live painting make a unique guest experience for your reception, but you also get a really wonderful keepsake to that you can display after your wedding. KW Event Painting (pictured below) and Wed on Canvas have both created amazing portraits for some of our Treasury couples.

Photo by Copper Lens Photography

Photo by Copper Lens Photography

3. Hire a Balloon Artist

There was once a time when you would only consider a balloon artist for a children’s birthday party. But with ballon artists like Twist of Fun! popping up with unique and fun wearable creations, this new trend is being embraced by many brides and grooms.

Photo by Angelita Esparar Photography

Photo by Angelita Esparar Photography

4. Plan a Choreographed Dance or Hire Professional Dancers

Sometimes guests need a little bit of inspiration to show off their best moves out on the dance floor. Lead the way by planning a choreographed dance with a few members of your wedding party who like to boogie. You can also hire professionals to dance to your favorite style of music or a perform a dance that is special to your cultural heritage.

Photo from Tamisha and Jason’s Treasury wedding by Ayeris Weddings

Photo by Rob Futrell

Photo by Day Eight Studios

Photo by Daybreak Photography

5. Make Sure Your Bar is Fully Stocked

What is more fun than visiting a bar inside an old bank vault?! The Treasury on the Plaza has some amazing bar packages created to give you a head start with choosing the perfect selections to give your guests some liquid courage to get out on the dance floor. Looking for something more unique? Talk to our team about customizing your bar with specialty cocktails! 

Photo by Alyssa Morgan Photography

Photo by Ashley Steeby Photography

6. Get High Tech!

Ask our team about our Hollywood Special Effects Package for upgraded spotlighting, party lights, or even a fog machines for a little bit of added ambiance. The right lighting and atmosphere can be the perfect finishing touch to create a memorable and fun wedding reception.

Photo by Richard Fleming Photography

Photo by Bow Tie Photography

We hope the that these tips and ideas will help you plan a fun wedding reception that your guests will be talking about for years to come! As long as you put love and personal touches into your reception, you really can’t go wrong. We can’t wait to see what new ideas you can come up with!