Its all about anticipating needs before guests even realize they have them, says wedding plannerFallon Carter.
Putting extra thought into what exactly you put on the site will make all the difference to guests.
A great wedding website should answer questions before guests even think to ask them, says Carter.
Photo: Heather Waraksa
Interactive RSVPs
When collecting RSVPs, dont just ask for a yes or no response.
Creating a WhatsApp Group for Guests
Have a full wedding weekend in a far-off destination?
Keeping up good communication with all your guests is essential.
Photo: Kim Raaf
We want to anticipate their needs ahead of time and be able to communicate effectively and quickly with them.
Another perk of creating a group?
So many issues and a recurring sticking point within a wedding weekend are the various transitions.
Photo: Jillian Mitchell
Carter suggests making a personal gesture for an extra special touch.
Offering Site Maps
Have a moving party with various locations around a venue or town?
Providing a map can help guests feel at ease and understand the flow of the celebration.
Photo:Michelle Pullman for St. Chelle
Lever just did this for a recent wedding with lots of movement between events.
Making It Personal
There’s nothing better than feeling like an experience is tailored to you.
We once had a guest rip her dress in a serious way.
Had we not had (an incredible amount of) safety pins, she would have needed to leave.
Bonus: It looked very much like the Versace pin dress and perhaps better than the original!
Your offerings can go beyond just breath mints and bandaids.
Be thoughtful about what situations might arise based on your location.
Offer hair ties and blotting papers in the restroom.
Elevated bug repellent in a chic spray bottle makes a difference, suggests Carter.
People remember when they reach for something and its already there, adds Carter.
Something like, Lisa, we cant wait to see you on the dance floor!
instantly makes a guest feel special.
If its going to be hot, have woven fans available.
If its chilly, have pashminas draped over chairs, advises Carter.
Shade structures, hand warmers, whatever it takesguests notice when they dont have to ask for something.
