Destination Bliss Volume 5 | Page 6

15 UNIQUE WEDDING FEATURES by Erica Moody Y 1  he growing trend of gift lounges elevates the T 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 E 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 T 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