We will be setting a date in the next few months, but wanted to get your opinion of what inclusions you just HAD to have on your big day! Would you change anything like add entertainment or do something different?
The more I receive packages from reception venues, the more I'm noticing the 'additional' cost for sashes, yet another reception venue will include those in their price
Also, how do you think the invitations should be set out? My mum first or DP's parents? My grandfather will be walking me down the aisle
We are also planning on having a jumping castle for the kids, but would like some sort of show for the adults (obviously not rude!) what would you suggest?
when it comes to what to include, it's very simple. Whatever you want. So take a look at all the suggestions the wedding receptions have offered, and work from there to make a list that you and your DF are happy with. My wedding was very simple, with minimal guests and no music, just a nice intimate dinner. Others I know would not have wanted the day without a dance, and table centrepieces, not to mention favours their guests take home with them. None of that was important for me but I can see why it would have been nice to plan it all.
For a show for the adults, have you thought about a magician? I saw one once at a reception dinner and it was hilarious, and so entertaining. Plus I bet it will be something your guests will remember for a long time.
Ooooh, congrats! We had a DJ which was ok but I wished we had got a band it would have provided much more atmosphere. If you start looking sooner rather than later you might find one at a reasonable price. Or those people (usually comedian or singer) who mingle with the guests posing as a waiter and then burst out into song or something are usually fun. I went to a conference dinner with the '3 waiters' they had everyone fooled and were brilliant. People love bands so I guess that could pass as entertainment for the adults too?
I think traditionally the brides parent/s go first on invites but these days people vary so much from tradition anyway.
The big thing I HAD to have was good food! I am so fussy with food so a venue that served up crap food would have ruined the whole day for me.
Good luck and happy planning, such an exciting time!!
Thanks I was actually saying to DP the other day, I dont know how comfortable our guests would be being put on the spot infront of everyone. I dont want anyone to feel unco. itms? Our families dont know each other, so there might be a fair bit of awkwardness but we'll see, I do like the idea of the 'waiters'
I'm actually a bit annoyed with a few reception places as I've asked for a package which includes pricing but only a few people had actually sent a package through the others told me to make a booking. Sorry, If you cant be bothered sending me a package I cant be bothered visiting your premise, Ill take my money elsewhere
All in all, we've pretty much decided on a venue, just need to negotiate price & select entertainment Will def keep in mind the singing waiters idea tho - i personally think thats cool
um, everything was really done by someone else... I had ideas, but most of them didn't get used (long - long story). I did, however, get my morning wedding! It started at 8am. And fresh Lavender for my bouquet, which apparently is hard to find in March
My wedding was awesome. The best day ever. We didn't spend a fortune, we just listed what was important to us and made it happen. I wanted a band and I wanted people to be comfortable. I didn't want my guests to have to 'get through the night' because they were sitting next to a loud/shy/old/young person IYGWIM, so I arranged seating so that everyone knew each other. I didn't have a parents table- I had a table for DH's fam and a table for mine. My DH's family are 'socially awkward', whereas my family are 'out there' lol....everyone ended up mingling thanks to the band ....we had an awesome night.
Do what YOU want to do- not what tradition tells you. Most people don't give a crapola these days as long as they are fed well they will be happy!
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