Today, it's time to look at the must-know wedding details
that couples often overlook.
But trust me, these are small things that can turn into very
huge things on your big day.
Whether you're planning your wedding now or just dreaming about a future
wedding, this edition is packed with tips to help you nail your dream wedding.
Are you worried you might be forgetting something important
in your wedding planning?
What's the one tiny detail that could turn your dream wedding into a stressful mess?
Think you've covered everything for your big day?
Let's see if you've thought about those often overlooked essentials.
Thanks for joining us.
Hi, I'm Sam from Atmosphere Productions.
We'll answer these questions and more in today's Stress Free
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On today's podcast, Nailing Your Dream Wedding, The Top Overlooked Essentials.
You know, there's a lot to think about when planning a wedding.
It's hard not to miss something.
We're going to discuss some of the most common things missed
in the wedding planning process.
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Have you ever attended a wedding where something just seemed a little off, but
you couldn't quite put your finger on it?
Think you've covered everything for your big day?
Let's see if you've thought of the often overlooked essentials.
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Today's edition is all about the top overlooked essentials
needed for your wedding.
Let's start with an outdoor ceremony.
You having an outdoor ceremony?
Think about the shade from the sun and maybe fans or blankets if it gets a
little cooler depending on the season.
This helps with your guest experience at your wedding.
This shows that you care.
Now, something that's very important that's often forgotten is signage.
Make sure your guests know where they're going.
Either directing them to where the ceremony is taking place and
from the ceremony location, how to get to the reception area.
Here's another important one.
The restrooms.
If you're having an outdoor ceremony, where are the restrooms?
Where are they located?
A few well placed signs will prevent confusion.
. Now, later in the evening, how about some late night snacks?
This is always a good idea.
Everyone loves late night snacks, especially your DJs.
A simple taco bar, pizza, or even just a coffee station can keep the energy up and
it will revitalize them for a second wind.
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Here is something that's absolutely important and that's creating a
timeline to avoid common pitfalls.
A solid wedding timeline is going to be so helpful and keep
everything running very smoothly.
One thing that people forget is extra time for photos.
You got to consider that things might go a little wrong.
So you want a little extra time to give you some buffer to make sure
everything is working and you're not rushing things and you're getting
those magical photos you so want.
Sunset timing.
If you want a golden hour photo, check sunset times and plan
accordingly with your photographer.
Keep things moving.
Long gaps between events can make a guest lose energy.
And we don't want to do that.
We want to keep the energy going.
Work with your DJ or planner to ensure seamless transitions.
That is so important, Sal.
Having long gaps between cocktail hour and your introductions or your introductions,
first dance and meal is a vibe killer.
It's very, very important.
Thanks for bringing that up.
We've just explained how keeping your guests comfortable is key.
Also the value of signage and keeping the energy up and timeline maintenance.
Up next, the importance of vendor communication and adding
personal emotional touches that make the day uniquely yours.
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Whenever you're right, shut up.
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On today's Wedding Tip Wednesday, as a couple on your wedding day,
whatever will happen, will happen.
It's how you react to those issues or problems as a couple that will
determine the ultimate outcome.
For instance, if it rains, there's absolutely nothing you can do about it.
If one of your decor or flower items arrive, on the day, the wrong color,
there's no need to be a "bridezilla".
Wait until after the wedding to resolve a vendor issue.
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Welcome back to our discussion, Nailing Your Dream Wedding.
The Top Overlooked Essentials.
I'm Sal from After Hours Events of New England.
Earlier we talked about keeping your guests comfortable and the
importance of well-placed signage.
Now let's bring the conversation to vendor communication and how it's
key to a stress free wedding day.
If you've booked your vendors, awesome.
Good for you!
But have you given them all the right information that they need?
Let's think about the DJ.
Do you have those "must have" and "do not play songs"?
Yes, you should make sure your DJ has these preferences.
Now, make sure that if you have "do not plays" that you be specific.
You don't need to list every single song, if you don't want line dances.
Just say "No line dances".
You don't need to list every single one of them.
If you "must have songs", then list the specific songs that you must have.
Don't just say, play Bruno Mars.
Also, your "must have photos".
Be specific.
Create a shot list for your photographer.
If they don't have one, you create one, so that the most
important pictures are not missed.
And what I think is very important is plan to make sure that your vendors eat.
Meal planning for your vendors is so, so important.
It's a long day for them.
Don't think that they're just gonna go out and get pizza or something.
You need to provide for your vendors so that they're there, they're available
when you need them, and they are well fed.
A well fed photographer, DJ, and other vendors is key.
Beyond the logistics, let's talk about personal touches that
make your wedding unforgettable.
Handwritten notes, a quick note to your partner before the
ceremony, adds such great emotion.
Creating your own vows that you read during the time before the
ceremony to create special moments.
Give guests something meaningful like a treat or a small keepsake.
Treats are nice.
People are usually going to eat those.
That's not a problem.
But there's some knickknacks that people are not really
going to hold on to very well.
So another way to do it, get a photo booth and to get the photo strip with
your name and date of your wedding.
And it's a wonderful keepsake.
They will keep for years to come.
Yeah.
I, I think I still have in my office here, a little jar of matchboxes or matchbooks.
They used to be the rage 20 or 30 years ago.
I can't remember the last time I saw a matchbox or a matchbook at a wedding.
So times change and you should change with the times, too.
Now, two final important items that I need to mention.
Have an unplugged ceremony.
This is an often overlooked essential item.
Consider asking your guests to put away their phones, so the
professionals can take the pictures and the images that they do so well.
You need your guests to be focused on the ceremony, not focused on their cameras.
Also very important.
Have an emergency contact person.
So this is the person that will deal with the vendors on the day of the
event for any last minute items.
Now, a lot of people pick a trusted friend.
Well, you want your friend to enjoy the wedding.
Why not hire a wedding coordinator?
That's what they do.
That's what their job is.
And maybe you can extend that and have them become a planner and help you
plan the wedding, so that you don't miss these overlooked essentials.
So there you have it.
We hope this edition helped you make the necessary adjustments
to your wedding plans as you go ahead, planning your big day.
Make sufficient room for the overlooked essentials discussed by doing so
you'll be prepared to enjoy a day dedicated to yourselves and your love.
If you've been to a wedding with a genius detail that you love, tell us all about
it by going to our Facebook community.
We might just share it in a future edition.
Now, as you spend the next week planning your wedding, if you want me,
Sal or our community of stress free engaged couples and wedding experts to
answer any wedding related questions, then join us in the stress free
wedding planning, Facebook group.
Once you're in, go ahead and share your concerns and worries, and we'll let you
know if you're on the right track or if there are some things you need to work on.
The link to join us is in the show notes of this edition, or
go to Facebook and search for the Stress-free Wedding Planning community.
Remember to do something nice for someone today.
And if you can't then do something nice for yourself.
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Until next time.
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