May 17, 2004
Best Hint...Ever.
Everyone knows how difficult it is to remember names at big events like weddings. In my experience, it's not uncommon to sit down at a table at which I've just gone around and done the requisite introductions only to forget everyone's name before I have a chance to choose my wine.
L's dad suggested that when we make placecards we have them printed with each person's name on the front and back. That way people will be able to read the name of the person sitting across from them. Since it's a tad tacky to have everyone wear "Hello, My Name Is" stickers on their lapels or summer dresses, this is hands down the most brilliant idea I've heard in eight months of wedding planning. And I'm not just saying that because I need to suck up to my future father in-law.
Posted by The Groom at May 17, 2004 06:29 PMThat is a good one. Might steal it.
Posted by: C at May 18, 2004 11:34 PMThat is an awesome suggestion! I think we'll use that as well.
Another thing we're doing with place cards is using them for the guest book. I didn't really want a book with just signatures and wasn't satisfied with many of the alternatives (like photo mats, wish bowls, etc). So instead we're printing on the underside of the place cards a request for advice, wishes, predictions, etc. After the wedding I'll paste them into our scrapbook so that there are little flaps with people's names on them that we can lift and read their message to us. Two birds, one peice of cardstock......
Posted by: Malinda (trevor.net's bride) at May 19, 2004 10:06 AMmy fiance put me in charge of namecards and i'm going to use this. she'll think i'm so smart.
Posted by: Jonah at May 19, 2004 01:21 PM