Wedding Notes

I wanted to jot down some wedding reflections.

Memorize your vows- This was one of our favorite parts of our wedding day.  Every wedding after ours seems more grand or better planned- except that we have always felt proud of ourselves and just happy that we memorized our vows. We got feedback that that was many of our guests favorite part also.  

Now, after so many weddings, I feel that the vows are the most significant part of the wedding day.  Couples spend so much time planning around other details... It's more heartfelt, you'll be able to relive your vows for each other at every wedding, you'll be able to recite it romantically for years to come.  

If you're offering the moms a bouquet, include your grandmother.  We failed to do this...

Remember to serve cake/tea to your parents at the cake cutting ceremony.  MC should note it.

Provide a picture list to the photographer.  I helped planned a wedding once where I assumed he knew to take a picture w the brides immediate family, not the case.

You probably shouldn't move a guest who's already seated unless its the last time you'll move them- and for good reason.  I've seen lots of offense in this area.

Make sure the bride/groom's family has an assigned & reserved table.

Why do pp feel obligated to invite pp they don't like?  Sigh.

Let the people you love and care about know that you appreciate them and that you will be counting on them for help, thank them in advance... So that when you do ask for help, they'll already be mentally prepared to go out of their way for you during this special time of your life.