They say that your wedding is your BIG day. Why is that? Is it because you are committing your life to someone else? Is it because your reception is a grand affair? And why do they say it’s only your one day? Yes, everything accumulates to align with the date you set with your church and send to all your family and friends. But you spend months, even years planning this event. And sadly, everything happens within 24 hours. So how do you remember to enjoy the day? How do you remember anything about that day? Well, take it from a wedding planning team that has planned hundreds of weddings and know the details of the day inside and out. Follow these tips below to ensure that not only does your wedding go off without a hitch, but that you remember it and remember to enjoy it!
Have a private moment with your spouse after the ceremony- Many couples immediately start welcoming their guests and accepting well wishes. This can cause you to lose the magic and romance of the commitment you just made. Have a private room or area available for you and your new spouse to sneak off to right after you walk down the aisle together. This allows you to reflect on what just happened, and talk about the day so far. More often than not, you haven’t spoken to them much, if at all. This is a big moment in your life, and you want to make sure it is as special as possible.
If possible, view your reception room before your grand entrance- Although this is not always entirely possible, depending on the timeline of your day, you will be able to appreciate all the details that you and your vendors worked so hard to create. If your guests are enjoying a cocktail hour in a foyer or separate room, have the facility staff sneak you in a back entrance. You may get to see last minute details being attended to, and how fun is it to see your vision coming together!
Say hello/thank you to your vendors- You may not see all of them, but the ones that you do see, you should make an effort to say hello and thank you for their services. Acknowledging them just solidifies the relationship you have made and makes them strive harder to make you and your guests happy. Besides, thanking someone for all of their hard work is always nice! You couldn’t have done it without them!
Say thank you to your parents or other special people that have been involved on your day- This can be done in several places. If you are not comfortable speaking in front of a large room full of people- you and/or your fiancé can do this at the rehearsal dinner. However, speaking at your actual reception will have the most impact. It usually helps to have something pre-written, or at least speaking points. If your parents paid for everything, or spent a lot of time helping you put together the details, acknowledge their efforts, not just for raising you, but for contributing in whatever way to your wedding day.
Any other special family members or friends that have helped or donated their time should be thanked at this time as well. A public thank you often goes further than a card or gift. Blame it on human nature. We have a yearning to feel appreciated.
MARRIAGE LICENSE AND WEDDING RINGS!- These are arguable two of the most important things to remember on your wedding day. It’s important to keep in mind that it would be nice to have a copy of your marriage license before sending it off to be filed. This is a good idea for two reasons. 1) Insurance. Just in case it gets lost in the mail, you can prove that you did in fact have it. 2) Travelling purposes. If you have booked your honeymoon in your married name, you will need a copy of this to prove you are in fact, who you say you are. With the FAA regulating strict flying rules, you don’t want to miss your flight. This could also help when checking in to ask for free upgrades. In case they ask for proof- you can whip out your marriage license and receive fabulous upgrades! Don’t forget to bring your rings and give them to the appropriate bridal party member. But more importantly, make sure they remember to take them to the ceremony and they know what to do with them! Practice this at the rehearsal so it goes smooth at the actual live performance!
Don’t forget to Eat!- This means during the day and during your reception. Especially if you are partaking in alcoholic beverages. Nothing is worse than making a fool of yourself on your wedding day. Eating will help prevent this possibility. And don’t forget to sample your reception fare! You picked it out, you should be able to enjoy it on your wedding day!!!
Put someone in charge at the end of the evening- Make sure you designate someone to take home the gifts, your personal items, any leftover cake, food or floral arrangements. Share this with your wedding planner and facility so they can have the appropriate staff assist this person. It’s usually a good idea to designate someone who you know will be capable of handling this at the end of the night. Plan ahead so they know if they are taking the belongings with them, transporting them to your hotel room, or taking them to your home.
Have fun!!!- You planned this day for your guests to enjoy. Why shouldn’t you?? Remembering all these tips will help you be able to relax and remember the details of this day. And you need to be able to hang out, dance, and have a good time at your reception. If you are not having fun, then none of the countless hours you spent will be worth it. And this needs to be a day to be remembered…….
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