wedding guest book

June 15th, 2009 | By WeddingPlanner77

When my husband and I got married four years ago, we had close to two hundred guests. We couldn’t help it, we both come from big families, and we had a lot of cousins and friends. Our parents also had a lot of friends whom they wanted to invite to our wedding. Since I was too busy with work, I hired a wedding coordinator to help me plan the wedding. The wedding turned out to be a lot of fun, my cousins and friends all danced the night away. Today I can hardly remember all the guests, it’s a good thing my coordinator gave me our wedding guest book which she made all the guests sign.

I still kept my wedding guest book. I kept it in my old room, the one I grew up in. There are names of people there that I do not recognize. They’re probably my husband’s relatives. I also noted that there were people with really bad penmanship. I could not make up their names. After our wedding, I had to send out “Thank You” cards and I used this wedding guest book as partial reference. I relied mostly on the cards that were written in our wedding gifts.

wedding reception decor

February 4th, 2009 | By WeddingPlanner77

Looking into the details is the secret to having a successful wedding event. Part of these important details is your wedding reception decor. Having excellent wedding reception decoration can add to the great recollections that you will have on your big day and can help guests have a memorable time.

Let’s take a look at some basic ideas for your wedding reception decoration.

~ Keep in mind that your wedding reception decoration should be in line with your major theme. Don’t forget the basics.
~ Go for simple decorations if you don’t have a lot of cash to spend on your wedding reception decoration
~Single color in different shades is the best wedding reception decoration color. This will give your reception area a classy and unified loo.
~ If you want to be on the safe side, go for decorations that are classic and all time favorites.
~ Consider asking others to help with the decoration idea
~ Ask your reception venue for advice, tips and guidelines.

Wedding supplies

September 9th, 2008 | By WeddingPlanner77

Wedding planners must have an extensive list of wedding supplies available for the bride and groom to choose from. Gone are the days when a wedding is just traditional and solemn. Now, unique wedding ideas and themes abound, and each wedding is like one spectacular show.

The wedding planner must be there to assist the couple and make sure that the wedding is trouble-free, perfect, and memorable both for the couple and their guests. A perfect wedding is the start of a good life together.

Tips for a Great Wedding Reception Toast

June 2nd, 2008 | By WeddingCrasher

Making a toast at a wedding reception shouldn’t be a very difficult task. But for the person giving the toast, as well as wedding professionals and others involved in the wedding, it can cause a good amount of nervousness. I remember a toast disaster given by an inebriated best man who talked about his ex-wife and failed marriage for more than twenty minutes. Needless to say, the bride, groom and all their guests will remember this toast – but for all the wrong reasons.

With a little preparation, the wedding reception toast can be one of the best memories of a wedding.

Here are a few tips for giving a good toast:

Prepare – Make sure it’s clear who will be making the toast. Ask the bride and groom to decide who is special to them. Sometimes they haven’t given enough thought to the toast or to who will handle the job. The “toastmaster” is usually the best man, but other members of the wedding party and family may also offer toasts. One wedding I went to a few years ago had several toasts offered at their reception. The first toast was given by the best man, then the microphone was passed among the other close guests. Several toasts were given by family members and friends. It only lasted about ten minutes but added to the intimacy of the evening. This sharing of memories and well wishes was a great part of the reception and served as a memorable beginning to the couple’s new life together.

Review – Speak with the person who will be conducting the toast at the reception. Usually the wedding planner will see him or her the night before at the rehearsal. Review the toast with them. Be prepared to offer some suggestions. Although the toast shouldn’t be read directly, it is best to have an outline on an index card so they can refer to it during the reception if they should become lost.

Personalization – Including a family tradition or childhood memory, if appropriate, can be a nice add-on to the toast. Ensure the bride and groom have a special wedding toasting set that marks the occasion can also add some personal charm to the toast and can be a great rehearsal gift.

Resources – Short poems, memories, and blessings are all good sources of inspiration.

So what makes a good toast? Remember the basic elements: brevity, a little humor, personalization, and most important, sincerity.