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UNIQUE
WEDDING
FEATURES
by Erica Moody
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1 he growing trend of gift lounges elevates the
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concept of welcome bags and eliminates waste
by providing a room or space stocked with
essentials — guests can select what they will
and will not use and fill the bag themselves.
2 mbrace the local music that destinations
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can provide, and your wedding will go
far beyond the standard DJ or wedding
band. The Marriott Puerto Vallarta, for
one, offers packages that include mariachi
band entertainment. Search more hotels at
experienceselect.com
3 o be eco-friendly, couples are moving away
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from favors that may be tossed. Think late-
night bites in lieu of favors, or sending guests
home with mini bottles of wine, bars of soap
or local baked goods.
4 I f you’re into artwork, live sketching can paint
the scene in brilliant strokes. “Art captures
the essence of that special day in a unique
way!” says Washington, D.C.-based artist
Cris Clapp Logan.
ou want your wedding to be remembered,
so be prepared to get creative. These quirky
trends and personalized perks make for a fun,
social-media-friendly soiree that will have guests
talking for years after the bouquet is tossed.
2 Puertovallartamarriot.com
4 Cris Logan