When it comes to planning a wedding, there are so many details to juggle; it can feel challenging to keep all of your vendors, deadlines, and payments organized. If you need the ultimate small details wedding checklist, then look no further! Elysian Events is here to remind you of all the particulars that might otherwise be forgotten.
Your Ultimate Small Details Wedding Checklist
From event theming thank you gifts to food, we have curated a list of every detail you might have overlooked for your big day. Feel free to copy our checklist as you complete your wedding planning!
Venue Decor
When it comes to decorating your venue, every small detail has the potential to make an impact. Here are some ways to truly elevate your decor, down to the finest details:
- Flowers: Design your floral arrangements to match your wedding bouquet and the color palette of the other wedding decor.
- Linens: Review samples of your table linens and chair covers in advance of the wedding to ensure that they match your desired color palette. This is also important so you can feel the fabric and make sure that it’s high quality.
- Lighting: Curate your lighting to set the mood at your ceremony and reception. Wide-open windows letting plenty of light in can create a bright, inviting atmosphere, whereas having light, gauzy curtains draped around the room can create a hazy, dream-like quality.
Stationery and Signage
Custom-designing your stationery will add an extra-intentional layer to your wedding’s setup. It can be implemented in a variety of ways on your special day:
- Reception Directions: It’s important to direct your guests through your venue, especially if it’s a location known to host multiple events at once. Consider implementing arrow signs to lead the way.
- Custom Maps: If your ceremony and reception are taking place in different areas, consider sending out a color-coded diagram that indicates the easiest way to get from Point A to Point B. Your guests will be able to arrive more quickly to your venue, allowing you to start the party sooner!
- Menu Signage: Whether you choose a more traditional plated meal or prefer a buffet, you and your guests can benefit from custom, printed menus and ingredient cards. Having high-quality menus at dinner will add an extra dose of classiness to the reception, and ingredient cards at buffets are essential so that guests with allergies can avoid eating anything that will make them sick.
- Matching It All Together: As you create your custom signage, remember to keep your fonts and color schemes consistent with the rest of the event! This will add even more cohesion and flair.
Wedding Favors
Wedding preparations go beyond your happy day; it’s also essential to account for post-reception gratitude! Take the time to thank your guests with these ideas:
- Thank You Notes: As you craft the rest of your wedding signage, take time to create thank you cards using the same fonts and palette. Giving out custom cards to guests will be an elegant way to end the reception and provide a gorgeous keepsake to remember the wedding with.
- Gifts for Wedding Party: Being in a wedding party can involve plenty of responsibilities and is a significant time commitment. To thank your wedding party for celebrating with you, consider buying each of them a gift to express gratitude for their time commitment and care.
Photography and Videography
It’s important to stay present during your wedding day; you’ll only have your ceremony once! In order to revisit the magic for years to come, hire an outside photographer and/or videographer to capture these precious moments. Here are some details to think about:
- Photos at the Venue: As you tour different wedding venues, look for particularly stunning locations. Whenever you see a place that would look great photographed, note it in a list. This not only helps your photographer but can also help you narrow down where you want your wedding to take place.
- Shot List: If there are any other specific shots you know you want your photographer/videographer to capture, debrief with them before the day of the wedding. For example, if you know you want photos during your reception toast or as you and your partner take your first bites of dessert, communicate that to the photographer so you can relive the moment.
Catering
Never underestimate the power of a delicious menu! It can guarantee your wedding is one your guests will fondly remember. As you plan your menu, here are a few factors to keep in mind:
- Food Tasting: Planning a food tasting well in advance of the wedding will allow you to explore potential caterers and finalize which dishes will be served at the wedding table.
- Dietary Restrictions: Dietary restrictions are no reason for a menu to be boring! Whether you or your guests are vegan, gluten-free, or have an allergy, there are delicious options for you to discover. Contact your caterer about how they can adapt their dishes for your reception.
- Bar Services: Most of the time, caterers are only licensed to bring food and non-alcoholic beverages to events. As you plan your bar, consider that you will either need to hire a separate bartending service, or you will need to hire a caterer that offers food and spirits, like Elysian Events.
Trust Elysian Events for Your Small Details Wedding Checklist
Are you seeking a caterer that can help check off one of the major items of your small details wedding checklist? Book Elysian Events Catering for your next event! We have been in business for over a decade, providing us with bountiful experience delivering high-quality wedding catering services. From custom menus to bar services, we are highly flexible and passionate about accommodating our clients’ visions.
If you are ready to elevate your event, please feel free to contact us. We can be reached through our contact form, by email, and by phone at (504) 541-0091. We hope to make your wedding magical!
