1.

Provide a nice ice breaker
Help guests get to know you, your new spouse and family by displaying a small collection of photos of you, your families and friends in the cocktail area. The display will spark conversations.

2

Expect the unexpected
Have a back-up plan, especially if you are planning an outdoor wedding. Do you know where you'll go if it rains?

Have an emergency sewing kit on site because you never know what could happen to the wedding dress that day.

Have a number for a taxi company in case intoxicated guests can't drive home. In fact, contact the taxi company ahead of time and let them know you may need their services that evening

3

Make dining, divine
Have a good mix of meat, fish and vegetarian choices for your hors d'oeuvres and entrees. If the menu has a vegetarian option, be sure it's something more than just the vegetable sides of the main course. If you only offer vegetable sides, it makes the vegetarian guest feel like they weren't considered when you planned the menu.

Avoid serving finger foods that are coated in sauce. Such offerings can be quite messy.

More tips coming next week...