5 Essential Pieces of Wedding Administration Etiquette

If you are getting married, then you will soon know (if you don't already) that there is a lot of administrative tasks involved. The planning stage alone can take a massive toll on your energy and resources, but there are some simple ways to break everything down into manageable chunks. Explored below are five essential pieces of wedding administration etiquette that every bride or groom may wish to consider following. These tips can make the day run more smoothly and also help your guests navigate the special event.

Save the Dates

After you have fine-tuned your guest list, booked your venue, and found the perfect date, it is time to pull this information together in the form of save-the-date cards. Save the dates serve to let your guests know firstly that they are invited to attend your big day, and also the date/time that it is happening. They come in many forms; some are poems, and some are more simple and classic. What matters is that you present the necessary information in a way that suits your personal style. The right save the date wording is essential, and you can find inspiration in this guide to save the date wording by Greenvelope. Greenvelope is an invitation company that provides physical or virtual invitations for a range of events. They also have a great blog that is filled with advice and information on how to do all this related to various types of events like weddings.

Invitations

Once you have finalized and sent out your save the date cards, the next step is to choose your official wedding invitations. Invitations give more information to your guests about the location, timings, and menu. You can also add in helpful advice regarding travel arrangements and accommodations if the wedding is in a distant location. This is a good platform for conveying all the information about your wedding date. For example, is it an open bar or will guests need to bring cash? Do you have a gift registry that guests should sign up for? Is there a dress code? What type of wedding breakfast are you providing? All of these bits are essential knowledge for anyone attending and should be conveyed clearly to avoid any hiccups on the day itself.

Menu Choices

Included in your invitation should be the menu options for people. A popular sit-down meal tradition at weddings is known as the wedding breakfast as it symbolizes the first meal a couple has as a married entity. Every couple does this differently as it is a reflection of their journey and the first meal they will share together after joining as one. While some people may opt for a sit-down meal, others may hire a mobile food service such as a pizza oven or fish and chips. Regardless, your guests need to know what to expect. If there are multiple options to choose from, your caterers will need this information in advance of your wedding so that they can correctly source the supplies they need. Let your guests know so that they can RSVP their choices.

Thank You Speeches

Speeches are an important part of the big day and while some people like to do these spontaneously, the majority prefer to plan in advance. If you are the type of person who needs visual prompts for public speaking, then a part of your process should be to write down your speeches ahead of time. By doing this, you can practice to save your nerves, tweak and edit as necessary, and even try it out on a few people to see how well it is received in the eyes of the audience. Traditional wedding speeches include thanking suppliers and anyone who might have helped you pull the day together. Did someone make your wedding cake, for example? Say thank you to make them feel valid and special and show that you appreciate their efforts. You can also thank your bridesmaids, groomsmen, any parents in attendance, maid of honor, and best man, as these are all key players in your day's success.

Thank You Cards

Last but not least are the thank you cards. These are tokens of appreciation given out either immediately after the ceremony or a few weeks post-wedding. Thank you cards show that you appreciate the time and effort spent by your guests and loved ones.

Weddings are a day of joy and love and you want to share this with your invitees. There are things that you can do to make the day run more smoothly and deplete any stresses around organization technicalities. This list of administration and etiquette can help you keep track of what needs to happen, and when it should happen, so that you can properly plan and not run into any roadblocks.