10 things guests will say “Thank you” for

10 things guests will say “Thank you” for

Caring for guests at a wedding is not only a transfer, a delicious dinner and interesting entertainments, but also a lot of little things that are so easy to forget about in the bustle of preparation. Make sure that your guests will be satisfied with the holiday, and check our list.

Do not make guests bored while waiting for the newlyweds or, conversely, rush with a photo shoot and congratulations. A long pause between the ceremony and the banquet, parking problems, rush or traffic jams - these things can ruin the impression of the whole holiday. The more clearly the timing of the wedding is respected, the more comfortable it will be not only for you and the groom, but also for all guests.

When scheduling, be sure to make time for seating guests by car or for a general photo session after registration - not taking into account such trifles, you run the risk of getting out of the schedule before the start of the gala dinner, and you will have to reduce the program, the time of the artists' performances and congratulatory speeches.

Compliments
Guest compliments are a way to say thank you to your family for being with you on your wedding day. And let your “thank you” be sincere: do not buy “for show” useless souvenirs or cheap jewelry. Gifts that cannot be used in any way are doomed to stay on the tables after the end of the holiday.

You should not spend money on useless souvenirs - because they will not bring joy to you or your guests. If you don’t know what to choose, give preference to classic bonbonnieres or other “edible” gifts (for example, jars of honey or homemade jam) or such souvenirs that will always come in handy at home (for example, candles, handmade soap).

Thoughtful seating plan
You don’t want dinner to be held in tense silence to the sound of cutlery? Then be sure to make a seating plan in advance so that each guest is satisfied with their table neighbors. Believe me, there is nothing worse than spending the whole evening at the same table with strangers. Of course, weddings are conducive to new acquaintances, but at first the atmosphere will definitely be tense. A seating plan will help you avoid embarrassment.

The favourite music
What will be the musical accompaniment of registration , for which song you and your fiance will perform the first dance and take oaths - it's up to you. Let it be something meaningful for your couple or just beautiful music suitable for the occasion . But, making up a playlist for the evening, it is very important not to be limited to one musical genre. Of course, if you do not want to hear the songs of individual performers at your own wedding, you have every right to do so. And yet, give up too tight a framework, because all your guests with a wide variety of musical tastes want to dance at the wedding!

Dress code
On the one hand, too strict a dress code can be a problem for guests - not everyone will want to buy an outfit of a certain color or style for your wedding, which then can no longer be worn anywhere. On the other hand, the lack of a dress code is an extra headache for guests: how to understand that the outfit will be appropriate? won't he look too festive against the background of the rest or, conversely, too casual?

Therefore, the wishes for the dress code indicated in the invitations are care not only about the beautiful picture of the wedding, but also about the guests. Designate the color scheme in which they can choose the shade that suits them best. And even if you don’t have a clear color palette at your wedding, do not forget to discuss with your guests your preferred outfit style  - black tie, cocktail or informal casual.

Professional coordinator
The richer the program, the more difficult it is to control all organizational issues from flower delivery to the time of the removal of dishes. But these little things add up to the general atmosphere of the wedding, which can be both fun and laid-back, and intense. Believe me, there will be a lot of trouble on the wedding day - and it is better to delegate their pros! It is unlikely that the guests will be glad that the bride will spend the whole day behind the scenes, solving urgent issues with contractors.

Plan B in case of bad weather
If you can’t prepare for it, the rain can spoil not only your plans for a photo shoot and a ceremony in nature, but also the mood of all guests. A universal option: to get the same umbrellas, which will not only save the hairstyles of your girlfriends, but also create an aesthetic picture in the photo.

Another important element of an open-air wedding is warm plaids / capes / shawls. Even if the weather forecast promises heat, towards the evening many guests, especially girls in light dresses and children, can feel cool. In addition, rugs suitable for the wedding color palette will look beautiful in the photo and help create a very cozy atmosphere.

Book for recommendations
Not every guest is a born speaker who loves and knows how to speak in public. Surely among your guests there will be introverts who find it difficult to pick up a microphone and make a toast. But this does not mean that they do not want to congratulate you! Give them the opportunity to do it in a form that is comfortable for them.

To fill out the wish book you will need a table, chairs, multi-colored markers. The book itself can be designed in a variety of ways: from a beautiful notebook in scrapbooking style, where guests can randomly write wishes and paste photos from a polaroid, to a poster, globe or even bottles with messages that you will open on 1/5/10 anniversary .

Wish list
Choosing an appropriate and useful wedding gift is still a puzzle! Deliver guests from her, and yourself - from tea sets and bedding sets, and make a wish list. Post it on your wedding site or in a closed group in social networks so that guests can mark online what gifts have already been bought.

You can even leave links to the desired products in online stores - so you will definitely get exactly what you want, and guests will appreciate the convenience of such a list and the ability to choose a gift within their means. And if you are counting on gifts “in envelopes”, say so directly, but don’t limit the guests to financial limits, let everyone determine the amount acceptable for him.

Photos and videos from the wedding
You are not alone looking forward to wedding photos! Please guests and share photos of the festive evening with them. This will not take much time, because you can upload them to a file hosting service and send the link to friends and relatives or add to a closed album in social networks, access to which will be available only to guests. And the video clip from the videographer is uploaded to Youtube. Order a photo book for your parents and grandparents - believe me, they will definitely appreciate such a gift!