Your big day is fast approaching! After months of preparations, you are ready to celebrate your love surrounded by your nearest and dearest. But how can you ensure that everything goes perfectly? How do you guide your guests without a wedding planner? Here are a few tips to help you organise an unforgettable day.
Before the wedding: Prepare the ground.
Start by delegating tasks to those closest to you, whether it’s your bridesmaids, your best man or your mother, don’t hesitate to assign different tasks to each of them.
Prepare a clear and precise seating plan. Allocate seats so that guests feel at ease and can talk easily. Add a personal touch to each table with original names, themed centrepieces, etc.
For practical information, you can prepare a small booklet or notice boards. All guests have to do on the day is follow the timetable for the evening, a map of the venue, the activities on offer, etc.
During the Ceremony
Try to use clear signs to indicate the entrance to the ceremony room, for example with a sign or a specific decoration.
This is also the time to make your booklets available to guide guests.
You can also organise an order of arrival to avoid any confusion (bridesmaids, family, friends, etc.).
Set up a convivial area with sofas, armchairs and low tables to encourage conversation.
If you are organising entertainment, you can ask one of your bridesmaids to group people together where and when they want to be.
During the meal: Take some time for yourself.
At this point, the caterer takes over and is often in charge of the entire meal.
If you have an activity in between courses, you can ask the DJ to host it beforehand.
During the evening: Make the most of it.
For the opening of the ball, you can once again ask the DJ to announce it. The same goes for the entertainment, which is why it’s important to choose a DJ who knows how to create the right atmosphere.
Don’t forget to put up a small sign or hand out your guest gifts.
In some rare wedding venues, the owners can help you during the evening. At the château, the owners are passionate about their work and will not hesitate to help you before and on the big day.
