Cue the Cuffs

We know the bride will be bedecked on the big day with the perfect dress and sentimental pieces of jewelry, but men can have that metal dash of personality too. The ticket: cuff links!

These lovely links will let everyone know that your man is high class.

For men in touch with nature, these wooden links are a simple reminder to breathe and flow with the breeze.

 

 

There are several links for car guys but this fuel dial and speedometer are my favorite.

 

For "Mr. Fix-It" these cuff links are the perfect way to go and will also be handy in the case of an emergency repair.

 

Again, these cuff links are semi-functional for actual use, but wholly functional as a conversation starter.

 

Loveable nerds will love these fictional character cuff links (I know I do!!).

 

For the eclectic man, there is a huge amount of cuff links that are perfect for YOU!

If you can dream it, you can link it! Wishing you all a life linked to love.

Guest Sign-In

Making sure you thank everyone who came can be a hard task, but guest books are here to help. Traditionally, the sign-in procedure has been pretty simple. Find the book. Write your name (and sometimes address). But let's be honest, the guest book is going to be closed after your ceremony, shoved in a box or on a shelf, and probably won't be reopened for decades following the thank-you process.

So, to make sure that your guest book doesn't go to waste, here are some fun alternatives that bring the guest book to life.

If you want to stay traditional with a book, you can spice it up with pictures and quotes. Books like this are simple to make with Shutterfly. The basic 8 x 8 size starts around $15.99 plus shipping and tax, but to this day I have never paid full price for any of these books. Shutterfly constantly runs sales, so you can check here to see what deals they currently have available.

If you want something a little bit different, you may like the sign guest sign-in. These are great for offering plenty of space, but being decorative enough to display.

One of my favorite ideas is to showcase nature, and one of the most popular nature options is signing a tree. This choice is both decorative and fun.

A little bit more interactive is having guests stamping and signing leaves on the tree. You can either buy a leaf stamp, or simply have guests use their fingers, as shown in this picture.

Another great idea is signing rocks, which can be beautifully displayed in a large jar.

Signing a vintage globe would be really fun and unique, and this would be a great decorative addition to any room.

Another vintage idea is this library-inspired sign-in. Guests can leave any sort of message for the happy couple and then place it in alphabetical order based on content.

Having a date idea jar is another interactive idea.

Finally, using polaroids would be a fun and interative way for guests to document their attendance. As an added bonus, you can send guests their fun selfies in the thank you cards.

These sign-ins are so fun and simple that the hardest part is choosing your favorite. Wishing you all a snappily every after!

(Polaroid pun intended!)

Awkward Social Time

As uncomfortable as arranging the seating plan may be, the actual experience may be ten times more so for your guests seated with strangers. If they are awkward like me and are lost for conversation starters, then your beautiful ceremony may be overshadowed by the fear of the awkward silence at the reception. To encourage guests to open up with each other and promote light-hearted conversation, you may consider placing games and other ice-breakers at each table.

Here are a few of my favorites:


This wedding version of Mad Libs is sure to bring back some fond memories while making new ones too!




This I-spy game is perfect for those extra observant guests!

This game will ensure guests are listening close.

This game would be a fun way to test guests memory and remind them of some of their own good times with the bride and/or groom.

This is one of my personal favorites that allows the guests to get to know one another.

And of course guests will be motivated by prizes and fun times. And I also wish you a fun ever after!

Pick a Spot or Seating Chart?

For smaller weddings or when guests on both sides know each other fairly well choosing a seat may be a breeze for guests. However, if your guest list is large and seating is fairly limited developing a seating plan may be wise.


From my own experience, when someone is looking for a seat and they don't spy anyone familiar they will often leave a seat between themselves and their table neighbor, even when the place is filling up. Creating a seating chart and having name plates verifies that all guests have a place to sit and ensures that the space is maximized.


If you decide to do the seating chart, here are some fun ideas to display this at your venue.

You can display them alphabetically so guests can easily find their names.







You can display them by tables.







If you don't want to use this fancy frame or have a custom huge x huge print of your seating chart, you can have more manageable sized paper on this beautified chicken-wire alternative.







Using a variety of picture frames would be a great alternative for a vintage wedding.







Again, guests can find their name alphabetically and then find their table number. A perk to this choice is that guests can choose where to sit at the table they have been assigned.







There are so many ways to customize your seating chart display, and perhaps one of these options will be perfect for you! Wishing you a happily ever after!