Hospitality for a Pregnant Friend♡ A Wonderful Surprise of Prepared Good Luck Charms for Easy Delivery at the Maternity Guest's Seat

2024.09.20 published

Hospitality for Expecting Guests *

When you have pregnant guests at your wedding.

Many brides consider ways to make the ceremony and reception more comfortable for their expecting guests.

Typical hospitality for pregnant guests at a wedding includes:

✅ Providing non-alcoholic drinks

✅ Changing raw dishes or ensuring they are fully cooked

✅ Offering cushions or blankets

✅ Providing transportation expenses

✅ Seating them close to the restrooms

These are standard practices, but...

Hana, who held her wedding at Meiji Shrine and Meiji Memorial Hall, provided a beautiful form of hospitality, which I would like to introduce *

A Surprise Gift: An "Easy Delivery Amulet" ♡

Hana, who had her wedding at Meiji Shrine and Meiji Memorial Hall, prepared "Anzan Mamoru" (easy delivery amulet) for her pregnant guests *

The easy delivery amulet from Meiji Shrine comes with a pink amulet and a small white "baby amulet," making it visually adorable.

This is the first time I've seen an amulet set up on a table like a name card, propped up against the napkin! It's so cute ♡

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For those having their wedding at a shrine like Hana, a souvenir from the same shrine would likely be appreciated, while those not having a shrine wedding might consider getting easy delivery amulets from local shrines.

In Tokyo, Suwa Shrine is famous for easy delivery prayers, and in Osaka, Sumiyoshi Taisha is known for the same, so it might be worth a visit for those nearby! *

I also received easy delivery amulets from relatives and friends during my pregnancy, and I was very grateful for their thoughtfulness.

If it were me, I would feel so happy thinking, "Thank you for taking the time, even amidst the busyness of the wedding, to prepare an amulet for me!" ♡

I received so many that I used them by attaching them to my maternity record book case, placing them in the car, or keeping them by the prepared crib.

A Little Gift for Expecting Guests *

An idea to gift "Anzan Mamoru" to pregnant guests.

How about preparing it along with the sentiment, "Thank you for coming to the wedding. Please take care of yourself."?

Additionally, we have detailed articles on other forms of hospitality for pregnant guests, such as:

➡ Thankful for Attending Despite Being Expecting! What Considerations and Awareness for Pregnant Guests Should Be Addressed??

There’s also an article summarizing what has been appreciated in terms of hospitality for pregnant and guest with children, which might be helpful!

➡ What Kind of Response Should Be Given? What Would Expecting Mothers and Guests with Children Appreciate?

Surprise gifts of academic amulets for guests who are students or have upcoming exams might also be a thoughtful gesture during the wedding ♡