Sounds silly, but I can’t tell you how many guests ask me where to put gifts!
You probably made your gift/card box so cute that people mistake it for decor, and walk past it. Now don’t be tacky, but add a big sign that says, “Gift Box”.
Friday weddings are great. Thursday weddings, even better?
Saturday weddings are the norm because people have off. Friday weddings may be cheaper, or the only options if the weekend is booked.
If you have a wedding on Thursday, something magical happens. Guests use vacation time (taking off Friday too). They’re ready to let loose and party.
Many guests may stay till Saturday. This gives you time to catch up with family and friends on Friday, after the stress of last minute wedding details has passed. People can head home on Saturday, and the church-goers won’t feel rushed on Sunday.
I love attending Thursday weddings. It might make it harder for the DJ since many have full-time jobs, but consider this as an option for your wedding.
Go onto TikTok and find the most epic way to walk down the aisle!
I had one Bride recently who planned out her walk perfectly. She played an instrumental version of a song while her family & bridal party walked in. Then the song switched to the normal version with words. She timed it so when she got to the end of the aisle, the song gave mention to her parents; she subtly gave them attention at this point (a sign of appreciation for getting her to this point in life) as her father then handed her off to the Groom. The song then played just long enough for her and her fiancé to take center stage as a bridesmaid fixed her dress (which was practiced more than once).
She knew exactly what she wanted, and I thought every detail was beautiful.
As a DJ, I have no idea how to bustle a dress. I do know you’ll likely be fumbling around with it while your bridal party waits to be introduced into the reception.
I would suggest having a specific person who practices the bustle beforehand. This may sound silly, but I’ll often see the mom, Maid of Honor, and an aunt struggling to do this.
Also, have a planned time to do it. You may have a DJ who’s not aware your dress needs bustled. I wish I knew this on my wedding day. The DJ announced our first dance, and my wife’s dress wasn’t bustled yet. She did her best to dance with me, but it wasn’t the easiest.