Here’s a guide to the sometimes overlooked wedding details you should plan for
Wedding planning involves dozens of decisions, big and small. While many couples focus on significant elements like venue, catering, and attire, it’s easy to overlook minor but equally important details that can make or break your big day. Here’s a guide to the sometimes overlooked details you should plan for to ensure a smooth and stress-free wedding.
Transportation To and From the Venue
Understanding the transportation logistics of your wedding day and venue is very important for you and your guests. Consider how everyone will arrive and leave safely from your venue at night’s end, especially if people will be drinking. You can arrange shuttles, carpooling, or hire a transportation service, especially if your venue is remote or has limited parking. Providing clear directions and scheduling transportation pickups ensures no one is left without options.
Signing and Submitting Your Marriage License
The marriage license isn’t just paperwork—it’s the official part of legalizing your union! Decide when and where you will sign it on your wedding day. Coordinate with your officiant and witnesses to ensure it’s completed and filed correctly so it’s not forgotten during the excitement and celebration.
Every state has its own rules for submitting a marriage license. Ensure you have done your research as a couple and are clear on the deadlines and the process for sending it in. Assign this task to someone you trust if you don’t want to handle it yourself or are traveling out immediately after the wedding for your honeymoon.
Final Vendor Payments
Make a checklist of any outstanding payments or tips for your vendors. Prepare envelopes with labeled tips and designate a trusted person, such as your planner or a parent, to distribute them either at the beginning of the event or the end of the night.
Customary vendors to tip include:
- Your venue staff
- Photographers & videographers
- The wedding planner or day of coordinator
- Bartenders
- Transportation/shuttle drivers
- Hair & Makeup teams
Who will be Responsible for the Kids?
Children add joy and fun to a wedding but also need supervision. If you choose to have children at your wedding, appoint a designated adult to manage their needs, keep them entertained, and ensure they stay where they need to be at the right time. Keeping the kids happy will help make the wedding day go smoother!
Spend Quality Time with Your Partner
Finally, make sure to create intentional time for just you and your spouse. Your wedding day will fly by, so a designated time for sharing a quiet moment or private toast with your partner is a great way to make more memories with your person. These little pauses will help you soak in the magic of your day together.
HISTORIC OAKLAND MANOR: THE PERFECT WEDDING VENUE
Nestled in a peaceful wooded area in the heart of downtown Columbia, Historic Oakland Manor stands proudly in natural splendor. Elegant Oakland is the perfect setting for ceremonies, wedding receptions, bridal showers, holiday parties, family celebrations, business meetings, or retreats. Schedule a tour today with our expert venue coordinators! Please call (410-730-4801), email ([email protected]), or visit our chat on our homepage to book a tour appointment.
