Planning a wedding is stressful and expensive; there are so many things you need to remember. Here we have a list of some extras that are easy to forget. This list can help you to make your wedding day extra special. 

Coat rails

When guests arrive in the evening, they’ll need somewhere to place their coats. Adding a coat rail and an area where they can be stored out of sight will keep items safe and clean. This small detail can be really helpful for guests.

Welcome sign

When guests arrive at the venue, a welcome sign will let them know they’re in the right place. This is important if your venue is confusing or challenging to find. The sign could also detail information about what’s happening on the day and the estimated times. This will prepare your guests for what’s to come. Timings can help parents with small children manage expectations and set time aside for them to nap. You can save the welcome sign, frame it and put it up on your wall surrounded by photos of the day as a lovely keepsake and reminder of your wedding. 

Ceremony seat signs

You don’t want the awkward situation where someone sits at the front in the seats reserved for your immediate family or bridal party. Add some reserved signs to the seats you want to save to prevent this from happening. These can be really simple printed pieces of paper with the word reserved, or you can make them a bit fancier and add the name of the person you’ve reserved the seat for on the card. 

Table numbers

Figuring out the best place for everyone to sit at your wedding can be a challenge in itself. Once you’ve done this, you need to make sure guests know what table they’re sitting at and can find their seats. Table numbers won’t come as standard; you’ll need to purchase these and place them in the middle of the tables to show guests where they need to sit. 

Name cards

Fancy name cards are great memorable items guests can take home with them to keep as a reminder of their wedding day. You could add name cards to their seats to make your guests feel special. This also allows you to specify exactly where they’re sitting on the tables.

Wedding favours 

If you want to say thank you to your guests for attending your wedding, you could give each guest a wedding favour. These favours could be a small bottle of alcohol, sweets for the children to enjoy, small plants or cute keepsakes that guests can put on display in their homes. If you have several gifts or gifts for different guests, wedding favour boxes are a great way to keep them all together. There are many options available; take a look online and choose something that suits the style of your wedding. 

Cake tables

Your wedding cake should get the attention it deserves; placing it in a location where your guests will be able to see it clearly and take photos is a lovely extra touch to your wedding. Make sure you buy a cake table to display your cake in all its glory; this will also keep it safe from being knocked over. 

Seating for evening guests 

If you’re planning on inviting lots of people to the evening part of your wedding, you might need to arrange some extra seating to accommodate these guests. Guests will need a place to sit down and relax between dancing and enjoying the night. Comfortable seating will also be useful for you to take a breather and sit down and relax for five minutes. 

When planning a wedding, think about every element of the day from your perspective and your guests. If you’re attending any wedding during your planning stage, note down things you liked and things you thought were missing or could be improved for your wedding. You can also think back to weddings you’ve attended in the past to get inspiration and ideas for your wedding. Keeping a list of ideas on your phone or a planning app can help you to create the perfect, unforgettable day for you and your guests.