Wedding Thank You Cards
Four Things to Remember When Planning Your Wedding
It can only be expected – with the hundreds of little things you have to do in the run-up to your wedding, there are bound to be a few that are overlooked. To help you avoid this, we talked to hundreds of newly married couples and their families to find out what they forgot at their wedding. Using a wedding checklist is often a fail-safe way to make sure everything is done right. Here are some things that many couples wish they hadn’t overlooked.
Time-As obvious as it sounds, it’s easy to get carried away when the wedding bug hits. Engagement fever can make you feel that you must get married tomorrow. Sure, this is possible in some states, but be prepared to have a simple wedding with very few guests. Priests, caterers, are musicians are real people with lots of commitments. More importantly, so are your guests. If you don’t set aside time to plan your wedding, be prepared not to have all those little details you want.
Seating Arrangements-Again, you and your fiancé may be filled with love for each other and for every living thing on god’s earth, but don’t expect your guests to be in the same mood. Couples think that people will leave behind their petty disagreements on this special day, but don’t kid yourselves. Aunt Jenny and Aunt Emma will still hate each other on your wedding day, so seat them far apart. Hostility between relatives is even more pronounced at weddings, especially with alcohol involved. Be smart and seat people appropriately to avoid embarrassing blowouts. It’s well worth the extra time.
Being Gracious-Yes, it’s your big day, but you are still playing host to your guests. It’s imperative that you meet and thank each guest even briefly. You can even divide them up between you and your partner. If you are jetting off to your honeymoon right after, make it a point to personally thank those guests who have made a special effort to be there. Thanking them later, in your wedding thank you cards is just not good enough. If you are giving a speech, thank all the guests and individuals who have gone the extra mile.
Bills, Tips and Extras-There will be a whole list of people to pay and tip at the end of the night, and it’s easy to forget some of these things. The best thing to do is to write out a list and delegate. Get the money ready including a tip, and tell the service providers who will be settling the bill on your behalf. You should also let the caterer know what to do with extras, for example, to send them to a soup kitchen.
These common mistakes can generally be solved with two things: planning and consideration. Planning ensures you don’t forget things in all the excitement and chaos. On the other hand, being considerate of your guests, bridal party and service providers makes sure that you don’t hurt people’s feelings by overlooking things like wedding thank you cards or accommodation bookings.
