Following on from last months a-z of wedding planning this month we've covered of N-Z. We can't underestimate the value of good planning to create a memorable day your friends and family will remember for many years to come.
Numbers
Usually linked with budget but sometimes also your chosen
wedding venue. And once you’ve decided on how many to invite you then have to ensure
you print enough wedding stationery, ensure you have plenty invites spare just
in case. You also need to ensure you calculate the right number of…. well….everything
from wedding favours, place names, to order of service stationery and obviously
food.
The order of service is the first glimpse your guests will
get of what your memorable day will be like. From the wedding service itself,
who’s doing the readings, the hymns and what is planned for the rest of the
special day together.
Sometimes it’s the little things that count, making sure
everyone knows where they’re sitting is important so there are no long debates,
and saves a huge amount of time. Often wedding days are under some quite rigid
time constraints that you really don’t want your guests to know about, you want
them to relax and enjoy the days as unfolds around them Place cards allow all
that to happen. Plus if they’re in the same style as all your other wedding stationery
and invites then they add to the whole ‘brand style’ of your wedding. They also
add to the table settings adding to the all important WOW factor when guests first
see their dining experience.
Qualms
It’s natural to have them before your big day. Nerves about
whether or not everything will go to plan during the day as you’ve been
planning so carefully over the months are expected. Almost expect something to
go wrong, then generally whatever happens will not be as bad as you expected.
Also qualms about whether you’re doing the right thing can happen to the most
stable of couples. It’s a big decision not to be taken lightly. Trust your own
inner instincts.
Again, it’s often the little things that make all the
difference. Adding a pre-printed reply card matching all your Wedding stationery
and invites looks wonderful but also allows your invited guests a very easy way
to reply promptly allowing you to be able to plan reserve guests to invite in
plenty of time so you can plan that all important Wedding seating plan.
We can’t impress on the importance of great wedding stationery,
obviously. From the obvious wedding invitations to smaller items like Thank you
cards co-ordinating them all together enables you to communicate the ‘brand’ of
your wedding, it’s style and let’s invited guests know the type and style of
the wedding day celebration to come.
If you’ve got quite a few people sitting down fro the wedding breakfast then allowing guests to see which table they are on from the seating plan to the wedding table name cards down to the place names to their individual seat means a smooth running wedding day. Plus beautifully designed they add to your overall ambience of your wedding.
Ushers
So important. Not just for a great night out on the stag
night either. They help organise guests throughout the day ensuring everything
runs to plan. Good ushers know what the day holds and will be seen organising
throughout the day with effortless ease. Plus they’ve got to look dapper during
the photos too.
Vows
Whether you write your won or follow traditional with set
vows they are really what the day is all about. Promising yourself to another for
the rest of your life. Often with a tear shed from the congregation – good tears
though.
Wedding
What else could we add for W! It’s what it’s all about.
If you’re inviting 100 people don’t print 100 wedding
invitations. As some guests will not be able to come. You may mess up a few
while writing names etc. and you’ll need to be able to send out extra invites
to those on your reserve list. Printing extra invitations at a later date is
very expensive, as printers have to be –set up etc. Having them printed at the
first time is by far the best option. Often adding more for very little or even
no cost at all. It all makes sense. Plus you’ll want a few left over to be able
to remember your special day.
You
Yes…. It’s all bout you. And this time it really is. Everyone
is there to celebrate your wedding. Enjoy it for once.
Zzz
Plenty of Zzzz before the big day keep you relaxed, let your
enjoy it to the full and ensure you’re looking your best. Often easier said
than done, but you know it makes sense.