The following is an entry with some tips for our brides (and grooms of course). For more tips, check out “Tips for Your Wedding Day” on our main site. These blog entries are in addition to the tips you’ll find on our website that we update every once in a while. To see all of them, please click here.
Standing in high heels and a heavy wedding dress in the exact same spot holding the same smile for an hour isn’t exactly the most appealing part of the wedding day. Efficiency is key in planning for family formals. Here’s a guide to help things run smoothly.
1) Have your formals immediately after the ceremony when everyone is gathered and in one place (with seating).
2) Have the officiant announce for the family (and whomever else you want in the formal pictures) to stick around.
3) Assign family members from each side to organize and keep the formals flowing. Choose the loudest, most brash family member you can think of :).
4) Be organized with a detailed list of each grouping. A list on the program is a great way to inform family members when they should be in pictures.
