7 Unique Hotel Wedding Ideas to Set Your Day Apart
Do you find yourself in your wedding planning era? You’ve come to the right place. Planning your dream wedding can be an overwhelming task — brainstorming unique wedding ideas, finding the perfect venue, sourcing trustworthy suppliers and making it all come together on your big day is not for the fainthearted!
But what if you can access a luxurious hotel wedding venue that’s also a one-stop shop for most of your wedding needs? What’s more, what if your big celebration is not limited to one day only but is extended to a unique weekend celebration with your loved ones? It may sound too good to be true, but it’s possible with a boutique hotel wedding.
Unique Hotel Wedding Ideas
The benefits of having a wedding at a hotel do not stop here. Hotels may offer several unique wedding ideas for a memorable celebration. Once you’ve selected a boutique hotel wedding venue, consider these hints and suggestions to transform your wedding into an unforgettable event.
1. Use the Hotel’s Design to Inspire Your Wedding Theme
Hotels are usually made up of high-end, luxurious interior design. Once you’ve selected your hotel venue, you’ll have a good idea of the overarching theme of the venue. The style and architecture of the place are probably something you and your partner are naturally drawn to — therefore, consider weaving the existing architecture and design elements into your wedding theme.
Using elements of the hotel’s theme doesn’t mean you cannot add your own style and personal touch to the venue. Hotels provide a good starting point for you to create something that represents who you are as a couple. Giving a luxurious look and feel to a hotel venue is much easier than transforming an empty space or hall into your dream wedding venue.
2. Make Your Wedding a Weekend Celebration
There is no need to limit your wedding to one day only. Hotel wedding venues often allow you to turn your wedding into a weekend celebration as they provide everything you need on the premises while offering special room prices for your guests.
Guests from near and far can come together for an entire wedding weekend at the same hotel. The best part about turning your wedding into a weekend celebration is that you’ll have plenty of time to visit and talk with your guests. Your wedding day will fly by in the blink of an eye, but a wedding weekend gives you and your guests quality time to celebrate your nuptials.
3. Turn the Rehearsal Dinner Into a Fun Game
Consider hosting your rehearsal dinner at your hotel venue. This idea gives you many more options to make the night fun. Unlike at a restaurant, there’s no need to worry about making reservations for a large party or sharing space with other guests. On top of all the tasty food your hotel can cater for you, your wedding party can enjoy fun games together in a private event space.
Are there a lot of true crime lovers? Try out an interactive experience like a murder mystery game. More simple game ideas include a trivia game based on the couple or even a classic game of bingo.
4. Share Your Love Story With a Seamless Audio-Visual Experience
Selected hotel venues have built-in audio-visual systems. This high-end technology will allow you to create a cinema experience for your guests, sharing your love story with your loved ones in an unforgettable way.
All you need to do is create a high-quality video of you and your partner’s journey that’s compatible with the venue’s audio-visual system. A key tip is to test the video and the system’s compatibility before your big day.
5. Personalize Guest Place Cards
Who doesn’t love a souvenir? Personalizing your guest’s place cards is the perfect way to give everyone something to take home at the end of the night. A few ideas to make these place cards memorable include:
- Write guests’ names on a small stone or pebble.
- Attach the card to a small treat, like chocolate-covered pretzels or the couple’s favorite candy.
- Include a personal message from the bride or groom.
- Tie the card to a small bottle of syrup or a can of preserves.
- Use a toothpick to insert the place card in the soil of a mini succulent or cactus.
6. Keep the Party Going With Late Night Snacks
If you want to keep the party going, you and your guests are going to need some additional sustenance. Luckily, you can offer some late-night snacks a few hours after dinner to keep everyone from growing too hungry. Try easy finger foods everyone will love, like soft pretzels, pizza or a nacho bar.
7. Say Farewell With a Post-Wedding Breakfast Celebration
Host a farewell brunch the morning after the wedding to wrap up the wedding weekend. It’s a perfect opportunity to relive the highlights of the previous night’s celebration and say goodbye before everyone heads home.
You can use the hotel’s catering services to serve a delicious breakfast and end the weekend on a high note.
The Benefits of Unique Hotel Weddings
You’ll face a long to-do list of choices as an engaged couple. Choosing the right wedding venue is probably the hardest and most important decision you’ll make.
The benefits of hotel weddings are endless. Hotels may offer unique wedding ideas for the reception, accommodate any season and provide a variety of settings. When you choose a hotel as your wedding venue, you’ll enjoy:
- Everything you need in one place: Full-service hotels are one-stop shops for engaged couples with everything you need to make your perfect day a reality. Get a wedding venue, rehearsal dinner, guestroom discounts, reception space, and farewell brunches all in one location. Plus, at the end of the night, your bed is just an elevator ride away. You’ll also have access to experienced planners and expert teams that will help you every step of the way, from planning to cleaning up.
- Extra perks: While booking your wedding hotel, see if your venue offers packages for a special Bachelorette weekend. Why not enjoy the same great food and luxury accommodations that you will have on your big day? You can have fun and enjoy some laughs on a trolley shuttle and then unwind with a relaxing day at the spa.
- No need to stress about the weather: No matter the weather, rain or shine, a boutique hotel wedding venue will offer you and your guests a good time. An indoor wedding celebration will provide you with peace of mind and will save you a lot of time, energy and money to come up with a back up plan for bad weather conditions.
- On-site catering: Certain boutique hotels offer high-end, on-site catering for your convenience. An expert chef on the premises and various meal options to meet your and your guests’ dietary preferences can make for a truly enlightened dining experience.
What Makes Hancock Hotel a Unique Wedding Venue?
Every wedding is different, but most people picture their big day as “more than just different.” A unique wedding is a one-of-a-kind experience, and Hancock Hotel strives to make this a dream come true for couples and their guests.
A One-Stop Shop for Weddings
Hancock Hotel is a wedding venue that offers everything you need, all in one place. Our friendly and experienced team does all the heavy lifting for you, including:
- Picking the ideal wedding package: The Hancock Hotel Team will help you choose and customize the best wedding package for your needs and vision.
- Setting up for a memorable event: Our team is prepared with everything you need to create a breathtaking setup, including linens, tables, chairs, audio visual systems, valet, premier on-site catering services and added personal touches.
- Tidying up after your dream wedding: After your big day, you can sit back, relax and leave all the cleaning in the capable hands of the Hancock Hotel Team.
Luxury and Comfort With the Presidential Suite
With the one and only Presidential Suite in Findlay, Ohio, you can experience luxury, comfort, class and sophistication to the highest degree. This spacious suite is ideal for families or individuals and includes:
- A large bed with Egyptian cotton sheets
- A bathroom with ornate tiling, double vanities, a four-head shower, a luxurious spa and a walk-in closet
- A spacious living area with a gas fireplace and high-definition television
- A dining table with seating for up to eight people
- Complimentary chocolate-covered pretzels from Dietsch Brothers Chocolate
When you choose the Hancock Hotel, you’ll have access to a friendly and experienced team who will make your whole wedding experience memorable!
Host Your Unique Boutique Wedding at Hancock Hotel
Hancock Hotel is a luxury boutique hotel in Findlay, Ohio and offers the perfect setting to bring all your unique wedding ideas to life! Our experienced and trustworthy team of event planners, exclusive on-site chefs and hotel staff are ready to help you create a wedding day — or a fun-filled wedding weekend — that you’ll never forget.
Are you ready to start planning your boutique hotel wedding? Use our easy online booking form to get started or contact our friendly team for more information. We’re here to assist you every step of the way to make your wedding dreams come true!
