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During your wedding ceremony, there is no doubt that you are
the stars of the show. However, some might say that the supporting cast also includes those who brought
you and your significant other together: your
beloved wedding guests!
More likely than not, your wedding guests would consist of people in
your lives that have witnessed you embarking on this journey, supporting the two of you
through your ups and downs. Hence, all the
more reason to thank them for being there when you needed them. When planning
out your wedding reception, it’s best to include them in the celebration, even
in the tiniest gestures.
This is even more crucial now that you have to trim your
guest list in view of the current COVID-19 safety measures. So, amp your
efforts and show them just how grateful and
appreciative you are of your closest friends and family. With these four simple
tips, saying “thank you for being a huge part
of my wedding” will be a piece of cake.
1. Ensure Your Invitations are Delivered Smoothly
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With unpredictable delivery schedules and speeds, it’s always best to send out your invitations early. A good rule of thumb is to post them out about one month before your wedding, accounting for delays or misplaced invitations. Even if you’re planning to send e-invitations, sending invitations out early assures your guests that they are remembered and not simply a last-minute invitee to occupy empty wedding tables.
Another nice gesture is to drop your invitees a message once you’ve posted the invitations. Let them know you’re requesting their presence on your big day. At the same time, you’re providing them with a heads-up on the delivery of the invitation card. This way, they’ll know that you’d love to have them be a part of your celebration!
2. Provide Detailed Directions to Your Venue
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Welcoming your guests doesn’t mean you need to lay a red
carpet at your wedding reception. Informing them of important directory details such as the wedding
ballroom number is a good place to start — the
last thing you’d want is to find them at the
ballroom of another wedding!
If you’ve chosen a wedding venue in Singapore that is a little out of the way, consider providing them
transport from a common pick up point (perhaps at a convenient MRT station) or
creating a directory video to guide guests to the location. This is especially useful for those friends or family members who don’t drive or are elderly in
age.
Thus, make this thoughtful
gesture for them by facilitating their navigation to your wedding venue with greater ease and minimal
complications.
3. Make Sure They’re Comfortable
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Should your wedding be held at gorgeous outdoor wedding venues, you wouldn’t want the Singapore heat to get to you or your
beautifully dressed guests. Be generous in
distributing papers fans and bottled water to all seats. For guests who have
limited mobility, ensure that your wedding venue is accessible for disabled
guests.
Additionally, if you expect some difficulty in your wedding guests finding their
allocated seat amidst the inconvenient safe distancing measures, consider
putting name tags or labels to aid them.
These acts ensure that your loved ones can enjoy the
celebration thoroughly. The only heat they’ll be feeling is the warmth of your
gestures!
4. Personalise Your Wedding Door-Gifts
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It’ll be tough to personally entertain every guest at your
wedding. So make sure your guests receive your appreciative
sentiments with gifts that aptly reflect that. One key way to do this is by personalising your gifts.
Perhaps you might have ordered individual jars of cookies
for each guest. For a heartfelt finishing touch, print sticker labels containing your words of gratitude. Afterwards, when they
head home, they’ll know you’ve made an effort to thank them, amidst the hustle
and bustle of the wedding preparation. In return, they’ll be more than thankful for your kind thoughts
and words too.
Conclusion
With the above tips, making your guests feel welcomed won’t
mean extending your already extensive wedding planning checklist. When you bear your loved ones in mind, these tiny gestures
will come to you more naturally.
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