Couple things I need to know

[raysnkaysmom]

Reading up on the boards....I realize things I leave out or have forgotton..

Do you (are you supposed to) have programs for the wedding?
We hadn't thought about that aspect of it....

Debating the aisle runner too.... we thought rose petals the flower girl drops would be nice..

And... as far as favors ~ Do you have enough for everyone at the reception? Could a candy bar (the table with different candies) and maybe some small boxes of candy be favors? I initially was only giving gifts to my bridal party, now I'm concerned everyone coming should get something... (no biggie either way, I'm only having about 25max in attendance)


If I think of more, I'll ask

 

[Swmhc]

Everything is optional. It is your wedding, so do only what you feel up to doing or that you want to do. I did make the Mickey Fan programs, more for the fan than for the program since we got married at the Gazebo in August. I figured the guests would appreciate something to help cool them off...and they did !

We didn't do welcome bags as such. I did make everyone a personalized shirt and the wedding party members each had a special gift, but that was all we did. No one expected anything so they loved the shirts.

I think we all read everyone's PJ's and think "Oh... I need to do this, or that..." But seriously, unless your guests are on the Dis seeing what others do, they won't have a clue. So just do what you feel up to doing and enjoy your day !

 

[pezaddict231]

I don't think you have to do programs, especially if the ceremony will be short and everyone is familiar with what is happening, like there are no cultural or religious things incorporated that guests may want to know more about. Usually you have them for longer religious services where people may not know what is going on.

We won't have an aisle runner. I don't hate the carpet that much and the price vs. time we'd use it wasn't worth it to me.

For favors, I've seen some people do 1 per couple, but in the case of candy I'd do one for each guest since I know I don't like to share candy and want it all for myself! You can do anything you want as a favor or nothing at all. Some people do a charitable donation and just have a card letting people know. Some people do a small knick knack of some sort. Even if you didn't do anything I'm sure no one would really care.

Hope that helps.

 

[girli565]

I'll be doing one favor per place setting so every guest gets one. My mom made mickey and Minnie head chocolate lollipops. Like Pez said above, I don't like to share candy so I'd want my own lol.

I think it's customary to give some sort of favor to your guests as a thank you for coming. I hate useless kinds of favors, I think that's why chocolates work so well... It's yummy and they can take it with them and remember your wedding when they eat it.

 

[raysnkaysmom]

Thanks for the tips! I just wasnt sure if you were SUPPOSED to give gifts to those who come....
We are doing little things like personalized bottled water (mid-day outdoors in Florida, even in October may be warm...lol), personalized matches (sadly, most guests smoke, but also, for the candles we're having on our tables), and then enough candy for all...
THen, of course, I have special gifts for the bridal party and parents...

And, as far as the programs, is it customary to have something that names the bridal party? I mean, most everyone coming knows who they are... but it might be a nice souvenier