Our Top 10 Wedding Planning Secrets

Planning your wedding is an exciting time, filled with countless details and memorable moments. To help you navigate the wedding planning process, we’ve compiled our top ten wedding planning secrets. These tips, infused with our expertise and passion for creating unforgettable experiences, will ensure your special day is nothing short of spectacular.

1. The More Details, the Better!

When connecting with potential vendors, provide a wealth of information. Share the date, time, venue, planning team, couple’s names, and contact details for. your wedding day. Go beyond the basics; a preliminary floor plan excites a florist or rental company, while a caterer loves to hear about your favorite cuisines. Providing these details will spark their enthusiasm for your inquiry.

2. Number Your RSVPs

In the excitement of returning RSVP cards, guests might forget to include their names. Discretely number the back of each card to correspond with each invited party and match it to their line number on your guest spreadsheet before sending your invitations out. This will ensure you accurately account for every guest you can look forward to seeing on your big day.

3. Timing Is Everything

Crafting a timeline for your wedding day can be daunting, but you don’t need to start from scratch. Consult your beauty team, photographer, and videographer for their timelines and use these to fill in the gaps.

4. Amplify Your Ceremony

Your guests are coming to your wedding to witness the union of your marriage and hear those wonderful vows you’ve been working on, so make sure they can hear every word. Hire your ceremony or reception entertainment vendor to provide microphones and speakers to capture every word during your ceremony.

5. Allow Ample Elbow Room

Standard round reception tables are 60-inches in diameter, comfortably seating eight to ten guests. Consider chair width and tabletop settings when deciding on a final number of guests to sit at each table. With chargers, we recommend limiting the capacity to eight guests per table for comfort.

6. Escort Card. Place Cards. Seating Charts. Oh My!

Unsure which to choose? Place cards sit at each place setting for a seated, plated meal. Have meal choices clearly printed on each place card for the catering team to ensure every guest receives their meal of choice without flaw. Escort cards and seating charts guide guests to their tables. Rather than listing guests by table, we recommend alphabetizing them for easy navigation.

7. Add an Extra Boutonniere for the Groom

Aunt Sally loves to hug, and post-ceremony, she’ll want to squeeze you tight! Between the heat, affection, and hours of photos, your groom’s boutonniere might need refreshing. Order a spare, just in case.

8. To First Look or Not

A first look offers a rare, intimate moment alone with your partner and can streamline your photography schedule. Worried about ruining your ceremony entrance? Save the veil for your grand moment to make an impact.

9. Create a Packing List and Check It Twice

From your wedding apparel and bridal party gifts to photos for a reception display and everything in between, there are a lot of items you’ll likely be transporting for your wedding. Label each box for your big day with its title, quantity, and final destination. Doing so will ensure everything arrives at its appropriate destination so you can spend your time focusing on soaking in every moment of your wedding day experience.

As a bonus tip, assign a trusted member of your bridal party, close friend, or family member to gather your decor and gifts at the end of the night.

10. Think Twice Before Reusing Your Flowers

Planning a June wedding with peonies and hydrangeas? Don’t budget on reusing these blooms from. your bouquets or ceremony décor in mind without consulting your florist first. There are other ways to make your reception feel full without relying on this technique.

At Drake Social, we specialize in curating luxury weddings. Let us bring your dream day to life with our meticulous attention to detail and exquisite planning expertise. Contact us today to start your journey to the perfect wedding.

Photo: Jessica Gold