Getting married can come with an awesome weight of responsibility. Not only do you need to be mature enough to handle the trials and tribulations of married life, you also need to dedicate a ton of time to planning for the event itself. While you may feel like you and your partner have agonized over the details of your reception for months, it is always a good idea to take a few extra minutes to really make sure you have covered all of your bases and are ready for what is coming.
On the actual day of your wedding, there are going to be a lot of different tasks that need to get accomplished. Since you will be pretty busy being an active part of the wedding party, you need to think about a lot of these tasks far in advance so you can make proper arrangements. Consider these last-minute details and keep your event headed in the right direction.
Where’s the Wedding?
You’ve done everything to ensure your guests know how to get to your wedding. You’ve included directions in your invitations. You made a website so people can check specifics right on their smartphones. Still, you need to do just a bit more to make sure no one gets lost. On the day of the wedding, it can be incredibly useful to put signs up to help guide guests get to the actual location where the event is being held. This is especially helpful if you’re getting married on grounds that have somewhat complicated layouts.
You don’t want to spend the entire morning of your wedding chasing down an elderly aunt who has been driving aimlessly around town searching for your ceremony. To avoid this, arrange for someone to hang these signs early on the morning of your wedding. You want to make sure this happens the actual day of the wedding to ensure the signs don’t get knocked down by people or seriously damaged by a sudden change in the weather. Having these signs can make a huge difference when it comes to keeping your event on the right schedule.
Favor Saver
Not all couples offer favors at their weddings, but they are definitely exciting. If you have spent a lot of time putting together clever bags of gifts for your guests, then you definitely want to make sure your guests receive their bags. You have a lot to worry about on the day of your wedding and getting the favors to the venue might not be at the top of your priority list. Unfortunately, you also don’t want to run the risk of completely forgetting the favors at home after you’ve departed.
A great way to avoid this is by taking the time to drop the favors off at the venue in advance. If you are not physically able to make this happen, talk to a member of your wedding party and see what can be done. When you have favors that include perishable items, you’ll want to talk to the person in charge of the venue to ask about storage options so nothing gets ruined. Taking an extra step with favors can definitely help you avoid a mess.
Smile!
Finally, don’t forget to smile! On the day of your wedding, you are going to be photographed far more than you are used to. Even though you might be running around like a lunatic and trying to make it to the venue in a timely manner, you want to make sure you’re smiling. Try to calm yourself, keep a positive attitude, and consider how you want to look in your wedding photos.
Staying prepared can do wonders for how your wedding plays out. Take time to consider last-minute tasks and you’ll be putting yourself ahead of the game.
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