Shawn & Nicola, 2007Grand Hilton Hotel, Seattle, WA
photo courtesy: www.jenandjody.com
I had the honor of marrying the very delightful Nicola and handsome Shawn in a wedding ceremony before a packed room of family and friends at the Grand Hilton Hotel this Spring.
Nicola and Shawn had quite the troop of family and friends - a very large gathering of people who were so happy about the marriage of this very delightful couple.
If you are planning a wedding with a large guest list, here are a three things I know for sure - tips I've picked up from "working behind the scenes" at many a wedding:
- If you have a large guest list, please consider my :30 minute rule - i.e., if you're having a 4:00 p.m. wedding, put 3:30 p.m. on your invites. This gives you more room to elegantly welcome people and fudge time if there are traffic snafus, etc.
- If you can squeeze it into the budget (delete other things!), hire a "day of" coordinator to help be your "air traffic controller" on your wedding day. In my opinion, there isn't better money spent. And if you'd like a referral, please let me know.
- Give guests a "job" and/or directions. Before your pronouncement in your wedding ceremony and/or in your ceremony program, give guests directions on "what to do next" once the ceremony is concluded. People like knowing what's going on and if they have have a strong sense of "what to do next," your reception starts in a smoother manner.
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