b'5. MODERNIZE THE GUEST BOOKGuest books are nice, but not very use-ful after the wedding is over. Why not choose something with staying power, like an art print or serving plate that can be displayed and enjoyed for years to come? Or have your guests sign a map, placing their name near their home-towns, for a visual reminder of how far people have come to support you.6. HIRE A FOOD TRUCKFood trucks are a fun, trendy way to inject avor into your reception at a relatively lower cost than hiring a tradi- Choose a cocktail that you and your ance enjoy, give it a special tional caterer and waiters. name, and serve it as a signature drink during cocktail hour.7. PLAY GAMES 10. MEMORABLE MUSICEncourage guests to mingle by creating games for them to playEven if you opt for a DJ for most of the reception, nothing makes during cocktail hour. You might have a scavenger hunt list askingan impact like live musicians. Consider hiring a jazz trio or single guests to nd someone who ts a particular description, or giveguitar player to serenade guests during cocktail hour.guests a puzzle piece and encourage them to nd the person with its mate. 11. FANCIFUL FAVORSConsider giving guests favors that will come in handy during your 8. REMEMBER THE CHILDREN event, like ip-ops to replace high heels when the dancing starts, If you expect to have kids at your reception, its a thoughtful andfans to cool off guests on a summer day, or matchboxes to light smart idea to organize some entertainment for them. Coloringsparklers for the bride and grooms exit.books, crayons, candy and special child-friendly menu items are good ideas to keep your youngest guests happy and occupied. 12. BATHROOM BASICSYouve gone to great lengths to make sure that every detail of the 9. DESIGNER DRINK reception is perfect, so dont forget the facilities. Set out a basket of perfume, lotion, breath mints, and other niceties for guests to help themselves to when they take a break from the dance oor.13. MIDNIGHT SNACKAfter a long night of dancing, your guests will be famished as the party comes to a close. Serve a delicious midnight snack, such as milk and cookies, for them to munch on as they prepare to see you off. 14. LEAVE IN STYLEForget the birdseed. Make a splash on your dash to the getaway car as guests shower you in confetti, release butteries, hold sparklers or ring bells.15. HAVE A HASHTAGPost visible signs in various gathering areas highlighting your wed-ding hashtag so that you can enjoy all the posts your guests make on social media in the days to come.'