It's no surprise that one of the best parts of your wedding will be hanging out with your friends and family! After all, celebrating your love with your nearest and dearest is kind of the point, isn't it? Your day is YOUR day, but there's no reason you can't go out of your way to look after your wedding guests. We've compiled all our expert tips so you know just how to do that! From seating them thoughtfully, to keeping the comfy in summer or winter, and considering how Covid may affect them, we've got it all.
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Make it easy for them to RSVP
Seriously, if you want to look after your wedding guests, start early! We highly recommend making your RSVP process simple, easy to understand, and when possible, fully digital. Take a look at our expert tips to save you having headaches but to also look after your nearest and dearest.
Read: 5 Ways To Get Your Guests To RSVP On Time
Seat them thoughtfully
There are many opinions about whether or not assigned seating is the best option. We've narrowed down the pros and cons so you can make the decision for yourself! Whatever you choose, if your guests have been seated thoughtfully, they will be very thankful.
Read: The Pros and Cons of Assigned Seating
Think about what's important to them
Before you begin stressing over the bouquet toss, the speeches, or having everything turn out perfectly, think about what your guests care about. It's pretty simple really:
- Food and drinks - doesn't have to be fancy, just has to be plentiful!
- The music - entertain them and they'll love you for it.
- Where they sit (as mentioned above).
Read: Here's What Guests Actually Care About
Cool them down in summer
Summer weddings have always been popular and it's really important that you keep your guests cool and comfy! Take a look at these thoughtful, and super cute, summer wedding ideas to look after your wedding guests...
Read: Stunning Summer Wedding Inspiration
Keep them warm in winter
There are lots of cute and cosy things you can do to warm up your guests for winter! Blankets, hot drinks and roasting marshmallows! Take a peek at more of our favourites...
Read: Romantic and Cosy Winter Wedding Ideas
Consider Covid
It's no secret that Covid had a huge impact on weddings in 2020 and 2021! These days, we're allowed to have more guests celebrate with us, but that doesn't mean everybody is totally comfortable being in large groups. We've created a list of really simple and thoughtful things you can do to communicate clearly with your guests and have them feel looked after at your wedding day.
Read: Post-Covid Weddings: How to Make Your Guests Feel Comfortable
