"Joyful Hospitality: How to Surprise Guests Celebrating Anniversaries or Birthdays on Your Wedding Day"

2016.02.06 published

Let's Make It Exciting with Surprise Productions ♩

A once-in-a-lifetime wedding ceremony * Of course, surprises make it all the more exciting! If you have surprise elements for your guests, they are sure to be delighted ♡

Surprise Celebrations for Your Guests' Special Days!

Among the various productions, a recently popular surprise idea is celebrating guests' anniversaries or birthdays that are close to the wedding date! While the main focus of the wedding is the bride and groom, it’s a lovely way to express gratitude to the guests by celebrating those who have anniversaries or birthdays on the wedding day during the reception ♩ It’s a heartwarming surprise ♡

First, check the points of caution for surprise celebrations＊

Caution when Surprising Guests #1 Check Everyone's Birthday!

For example, when celebrating someone's birthday, make sure to check that there are no other guests with birthdays! It's important to confirm the birthdays of distant relatives or coworkers, as they are often overlooked! If there happens to be a guest saying, “It’s my birthday too today…,” it could hurt their feelings＊

Caution when Surprising Guests #2 Consider the Recipient's Personality!

Some guests may not want to stand out＊ If you’re surprising someone who is uncomfortable being in the spotlight, they may not appreciate a grand celebration in front of many people >< In such cases, think of ways to celebrate that take their personality into account, like sneaking in a thoughtful message ♩

@haruno45

Here are some real examples of how past brides celebrated guests' anniversaries or birthdays ♩

\ Surprise / Ideas for Celebrating Guests' Anniversaries or Birthdays #1 Birthday Plate

If you don't want to make things too extravagant, how about arranging a "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" plate for the dessert cake? Guests who received a birthday plate felt warm and appreciated being congratulated by everyone around them ♩

@tamu_wedding

\ Surprise / Ideas for Celebrating Guests' Anniversaries or Birthdays #2 Birthday Cake

An idea for surprising guests with small cakes! Some brides have decorated the birthday person's portion differently when distributing the wedding cake ♩

\ Surprise / Ideas for Celebrating Guests' Anniversaries or Birthdays #3 Birthday Song

If you can get everyone’s cooperation, singing "Happy Birthday" together can also be a great surprise! Guests who received this surprise felt overwhelmed and teary-eyed with happiness from the unexpected gesture from the bride and groom ♡

\ Surprise / Ideas for Celebrating Guests' Anniversaries or Birthdays #4 Messages

For friends who dislike being in the limelight, leaving a birthday card along with their place card is a recommended idea＊

When a guest finds a small card that says, “Thank you for coming on this special day for you too. Happy Birthday!” on the day of their friend's wedding, it’s a small act of kindness that brings joy ♩

\ Surprise / Ideas for Celebrating Guests' Anniversaries or Birthdays #5 Gifts

Since it’s a special birthday, prepare a gift ♡ If it’s the parents’ birthday, it might be nice to subtly add a present during the bouquet presentation ♩

You might also tuck a small gift suitable for the individual into the wedding favors. Simply having them go home and think, “Ah, they remembered!” is a sign of a successful surprise ♩

\ Surprise / Ideas for Celebrating Guests' Anniversaries or Birthdays #6 Reverse Congratulatory Telegram

An idea is to send a congratulatory telegram addressed to the birthday guest in your and your partner's name! Some past brides opted for a stuffed animal telegram, and the host read out the content while the stuffed animal was handed to the bride ♡

Celebrate Anniversaries and Birthdays and Delight Your Guests ♡

On your significant day, you want to express gratitude to your guests who attend your wedding with a wonderful surprise ♩ Let’s create a heartfelt celebration tailored to each individual＊

@kh_wedding0224

Use the surprise ideas from past brides as inspiration to aim for a joyful wedding ceremony filled with happiness ♡