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Creative Wedding Entertainment Guests Remember
Many weddings are beautiful. Jess and Megan wanted a Woodinville wedding at Novelty Hill-Januik that was beautiful and downright fun. From the moment guests arrived, it was clear this couple had more in mind than a pretty ceremony and a packed dance floor. They wanted to include creative wedding entertainment and invite loved ones into their story from the moment they arrived.
Set against the modern architecture and garden spaces of Novelty Hill-Januik’s Woodinville winery, this wedding layered in creative activities before the outdoor dinner and long after dessert—making the celebration an experience guests are still talking about.
A Literary Welcome: Library Check-Out Seating Chart
Both brides love to read, so they turned their Woodinville winery wedding into a quiet love letter to one of their favorite pastimes. Guests were greeted by a seating chart modeled after a vintage library checkout system. Names and table numbers appeared on “cards” reminiscent of old book pockets, arranged on a board that could have come straight from a beloved neighborhood library. The effect was charming and instantly personal.
Thoughtful, Inclusive Details Reflecting Their Shared Story
From signature drinks to playful paper airplanes, Jess and Megan filled their celebrations with details that reflected their creativity, shared values, and commitment to making everyone feel included. At a Woodinville winery wedding, the wine is always a highlight, but this couple wanted guests to have something special in hand, whether they were drinking alcohol or not. Each bride created her own non-alcoholic signature drink, giving guests colorful, festive options to enjoy while mingling.
Even the wedding program came with a twist. Rather than a simple booklet, the program for this Novelty Hill-Januik wedding doubled as a keepsake and an activity. Designed to fold into a paper airplane, it gave guests an unexpected way to participate in the couple’s exit. As the brides made their getaway, a flurry of paper airplanes filled the air, a lighthearted alternative to sparklers or confetti and a perfect reflection of the joyful, imaginative spirit of the day.
Interactive Fun Beyond the Dance Floor
Yes, there was dancing, but Jess and Megan also made sure the evening was filled with fun for everyone. Creative, interactive experiences throughout the winery encouraged guests to mingle, kept conversation flowing, and turned the night into one to remember.
Portrait Artist
One of the most popular spots of the evening was the portrait artist’s corner, where guests paused for quick, keepsake sketches. Each stylized drawing—part art, part entertainment—felt completely unforgettable. Couples, families, and friend groups took turns in the chair, laughing as they watched their likenesses appear on the page, and every sketch doubled as a personalized wedding favor to take home.
Tarot Card Readings
A tarot card reader was another stand-out addition to this Woodinville wedding at Novelty Hill-Januik, entertaining guests with short, personal readings often focused on themes of love, new beginnings, and good fortune.
Jess and Megan knew that tarot card readings are a fun, interactive wedding entertainment idea that naturally sparks conversation. Friends compared notes on their readings, strangers found an easy icebreaker, and the experience fostered a shared sense of curiosity and connection.
For couples seeking creative wedding reception ideas beyond the traditional DJ and dance floor, inviting a tarot card reader to the celebration adds a memorable touch of playful mystique to the evening.
On-Demand Poet
An on-demand poet gave the evening a literary twist, in keeping with the library-inspired details and reflecting the brides’ creativity and shared love of the written word.
Guests provided the writer with a few words, a memory, or a feeling, then watched as the poet used a vintage typewriter to create a custom poem on the spot that became heartfelt mementos of the day.
Outdoor Dining at a Modern Woodinville Winery
All of these experiences flowed around an outdoor dinner party in Novelty Hill-Januik’s distinctive gardens. The winery’s clean lines, warm wood, and patios lined with native Northwest grasses and flowering shrubs created a relaxed, modern backdrop for a seasonal menu crafted by Novelty Hill-Januik’s in-house culinary team. Long tables encouraged lingering over dinner, with plenty of time to slip away for creative, interactive activities as the evening unfolded.
Coffee Stand to Fuel Late Night Festivities
As the night went on, the “written in the stars” theme carried through to a late-night coffee stand that kept the celebration humming. Baristas served espresso drinks and lattes with celestial designs, alongside hot cocoa and mulled wine, a welcome complement to the wine and a thoughtful boost for anyone taking a break from the dance floor. The coffee cart added a cozy, café-like vibe to the winery’s modern setting and gave guests one more reason to linger into the evening.
A Woodinville wedding at Novelty Hill-Januik offers a flexible, design-forward setting for couples who want to blend great wine, beautiful spaces, and creative entertainment.
If you’re dreaming of your own fun-filled, guest-focused wedding at our Woodinville winery, contact our events team for help imagining ways to bring your personalities to life, on the page, on the dance floor, and everywhere in between.
Cheers to the the fabulous event planners at Pink Blossom Events, who helped the brides’ achieve their vision for this special day, and to Barbie Hull Photography, for beautifully capturing the love and laughter of an unforgettable celebration.
