Three Wedding Details Not To Miss
A couple weeks ago, Ben & Mindy of Studio 6.23 asked me a few questions for a blog Q & A. One of their questions that got me thinking was Name three details couples should never skimp on....ever!
It took me a while to come up with some details that, no matter what your budget, you can add to your day. If you are a $7,500 bride or a $75,000 bride, these should not to be missed...
- Ceremony Programs - even if it’s just one page, guests enjoy knowing the ceremony order and wedding party participants. Keep it short and simple to keep costs down.
- Assigned seating - there is nothing worse than arriving fashionably late to cocktail hour to find that your party of six cannot sit together because of open seating. Having guests assigned to tables takes effort from the couple, but guests will appreciate it.
- Nice thank you notes - although the wedding is over, a delightful thank you note that either coordinates with your invitation suite, or has a wedding photo on it is a great detail your guests will enjoy receiving after the wedding.
[photo credits | programs | White Aisle, table | JK Photography, thank you | Smock]
9 lovely comment(s):
One to add is NO CHEAP COMPUTER LABELS ON INVITE ENVELOPES!!! Hand written envelopes are the best choice but even computer calligraphy is better than using labels! Even clear labels look cheap and thrown together. I do, however, love the coordinating labels that fold over the edge of the envelopes and have a designer look. I think that type was on April's Christmas card. :-)
I definitely agree with the assigned seating. It doesn't take that much more effort to arrange, and can be sort of fun... like a puzzle! :)
I actually sat here and tried to think of more "essential" elements and can't... it seems like every other aspect of the wedding is just a matter of what is important to the couple. I think in general it's important to incorporate unique personal touches that represent who they are and make their wedding more memorable to them and the guests. for every part of the planning, they should ask "is this US, or is this just what we see everyone else do?" and put some thought into the details!
One to remove from the list is the assigned seating. I don't think it's always necessary, as long as you have enough extra seating.
I have been stuck at many a reception table, looking across the room longingly at my friends who I would prefer to sit with because a seating chart forbade it.
As for what is essential...hmm...I can't think of anything!
Best Wishes!
Midwestelle - you make a good point about assigned seating.
The reason I think it's essential, is because when there is open seating, I'm often trying to add place settings to already full tables because guests want to sit together, although the table is at capacity.
When the couple does their own seating arrangements, I would hope they'd sit you near your friends.
You make a great point, though, especially if someone else (moms, planners) are doing the arrangements and don't know the relationships of the guests.
The only thing I have to add is, no matter what details you decide on, be sure that you find a great photographer & cinematographer to capture those details that will be gone tomorrow.
I've been struggling with this decision - do you feel seating charts are essential for a "desserts only" or "hors d'oeuvres only" reception? I know I want to have enough tables and chairs for all of our guests, but I don't know if it would be overkill to assign tables for that style of reception. Thoughts?
koandpo, I would forgo assigned seating at a dessert or hors d'œuvre reception. Instead, I would encourage mingling by having cocktail tables mixed in with dinner tables. Guests will enjoy the option of standing or sitting while enjoying their cocktails.
Guests seem to come and go - getting more food at different times, etc. Having assigned seating might be strange, because your table mates wouldn't be sitting at the same time as you.
Good luck on your decision!
That's what I was thinking...cocktail tables and dinner tables. I just needed some reassurance! Thanks!
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