It won’t be long before it's your wedding day. Walking down the aisle, exchanging rings, the first kiss as a married couple and… shaking hands and sharing hugs. Many bridal couples dread this: it’s often a stiff affair that takes up quite a bit of time. Do you want to give your guests the opportunity to congratulate you without feeling like its a meet and greet? Do you want to spend meaningful time with your guests? This blog provides a few handy tips for how to savor the moment, the best ways to actually spend time with your guests on your wedding day.

At Your Ceremony

Have your Master of Ceremonies communicate with the guests the vibe of your wedding day. Explain to them how you want your ceremony; phone free, silent, interactive, etc. Have them ensure your guests you will make rounds to speak to everyone. 

After Your Ceremony

After your ceremony, your master of ceremonies can announce every to applaud, throw petals, etc, as your walk down the aisle. They can tell everyone to wait in their seats until you exit as well. This prevents you being stopped in the aisle and allows for a smooth flow of things.

Dinner Ideas

Some couples eat their (early) dinner during cocktail hour by themselves. This allows for a moment of alone time after they are freshly wed. It also lets the spend time with their guests during dinner. They will go from table to table and say their hellos to everyone. This works wonderfully for larger weddings, where it's impossible to see everyone otherwise!

The First Dance

Starting the first dance immediately (whether after cocktail hour or after dinner) is a great way to prevent a line a congratulations. It will open up the party right away and create a fun vibe and casual conversations on the dance floor.

Gifts and Cards

Congratulations, gifts, and cards often go hand in hand. It is useful to place a gift table in a clearly visible place. With a guest book, maybe a disposable camera, and a card box, all guests will feel like they were an active participant in your day, even if their actual conversation with you was short.

In Summary

There are only so many hours in a day. Even less hours of your wedding. We encourage you not to worry about having a long and meaningful conversation with everyone. It is impossible, and you will stress yourself out worrying about it. Your guests are there to see you happy on your big day, and be there simply in support. If you are having fun, we promise, so are your guests!