Wedding Planning With Your Five Senses

Our five senses are something we unconsciously use everyday.  We smell, taste, hear, see and touch then quickly make judgments as to what we think about those interactions.  During a big celebration such as a wedding, people will pay a bit more attention to these interactions which is why they should be taken into consideration during the planning process.

Smell: Choose a special scent for your wedding day whether it be in the form of flowers, candles or a room spritzer.  When your guests walk into the reception they should smell something that is unique to you and your wedding. 

Taste:  Guests will always remember the food from a wedding. Have a tasting with your caterer and give special thought to any pre-dinner canapés and the starter course as these will set the tone for the rest of the meal. 

Sound:  Good music can make or break the life of a party.  Spend a good amount of time putting together a playlist and communicate with your musician/DJ in the run up to the big day.  Opt for a live band where possible but if your budget doesn’t stretch that far then there are some phenomenal DJs who are known to get all of the guests on the dancefloor. 

Vision:  Guests will be seated for a long time so put extra effort into the look of your banqueting tables by creating something that’s visually interesting to the eyes.  Try having two to three different flowers on the table for a variety of floral textures, or use a mix of sharp and soft edged décor, or try mixing shapes and sizes of tables and chairs. 

Touch:  Use table linen that has a nice feel to it.  Arms and elbows will be resting on the table and you want to give your guests a nice napkin to dab their chins with after the wedding cake.  You’ll be surprised how many guests remember the small details!