You’ve spent countless hours planning the best day of your life. Your wedding day is going to be so romantic and perfect. Venue, florals, photographer, dress - done! But you want your reception to be MORE, something different and unique. Something that’ll leave your guests in awe and create the best core memory for you and your boo as everyone parties the night away. There are SO MANY things you can do to make your wedding day one to remember, but today I’m going to give you 5 unforgettable wedding reception ideas that’ll keep your wedding at the top of the list decades later!

Wedding Reception Ideas Your Guests Will Be Talking About For YEARS

We’ve all been to that one party that we STILL talk about years down the road. Let’s make your wedding reception the next thing that everyone’s talking about at Thanksgiving 15 years from now.

1. Have an Ice Cream Truck for Dessert

Who doesn’t like ice cream? It’s a crowd favorite, and what’s more fun than your guests being able to order their favorite flavor from a local ice cream truck while they mingle and dance. High Point Creamery is a GREAT option here in Colorado offering either their food truck and cart for both indoor and outdoor options.

2. Book an Aura Reading or Psychic Reading

How many people can say they’ve had a psychic reading done at a wedding?! This is such an untraditional and fun option to add to your reception (especially during those fall and October weddings!) Aura Photography offers aura readings and a specialized aura polaroid so your guests can leave with a really unique keepsake!

3. Plan Unique Catering or an Interactive Dining Experience

It’s no question that catering for your wedding is one of the bigger decisions of the day. Why not also make it a memorable experience for your guests? Unique catering options like food trucks are always a fun way to break up a traditional dinner. Colorado’s Mountain Crust offers a wood fired pizza truck that brings a fun party vibe to the night. Interactive food stations are always a great option too - baked potato bar, build your own taco, and late night snack bars are always a hit.

4. Schedule Surprise Dances That No One Saw Coming

Everyone knows the first dance and parent dances are *typically* going to happen. But the laughs that come out when a surprise choreographed wedding party dance starts. Like Megan and Blake’s groomsmen dance got some big smiles and was such a memorable moment! Not to mention all of the fun you have practicing your dance with your wedding party leading up to the wedding day. It is a GREAT way to bring up the energy on the dance floor.

5. Pick Out Custom Drinks for the Night

Creating a custom drink or menu for the night that showcases your personalities is a really cute option! A custom brewed beer, wine, or spirits are so cute! Erin and Brandon served up a custom brew since Brandon is a brewer - this played into the two as a couple but also was a fun way to include their guests.

Keep It Practical And True To You

Now that we’ve got some ideas to make your wedding reception memorable, it’s important to note that these ideas SHOULD NEVER make you feel overwhelmed or take away from the day. Any idea you decide to incorporate should be practical and stay true to you two.

Keep in mind what is and isn’t allowed or doable at your venue. Some venues can’t accommodate food trucks, while others don’t allow outside alcohol. You’ll also want to think about how any events will affect the timeline. If you’re incorporating a lot of extra dances or events, this may impact photographer or DJ coverage.

You’ll also want to make sure you’re including things that represent who you are or what you want to prioritize during your reception. For example, if you REALLY love pizza, bring in that pizza truck! You can also think about things like how you two met, what you like to do together, or things your guests enjoy to find the perfect idea.

There are so many options for you to create an unforgettable reception! Drawing inspiration from other weddings, your hobbies, where you live, and molding these things to make your unique wedding day is the best way to celebrate you two and start that next adventure.

I’d love to chat about how we can make your wedding day special and capture all your moments! Make sure to also check out this article on some of the best venues in Colorado for your wedding reception!