"Creating a 'Guest Relationship Notebook' for Parents to Use During the Reception: A Fun Resource for Engaging with Every Table of Guests!"

2016.04.11 published

To Make Sure Your Parents Enjoy Greeting the Guests ♡

At the reception, it is common for the parents of the bride and groom to greet the guests, isn’t it? ♡ They express their gratitude for attending the wedding directly and liven up the tables by pouring drinks. For parents, this is an important task they perform for their children one last time.♡

However, I think it can be nerve-wracking and difficult for parents to meet and talk with their child’s supervisors, colleagues, and friends for the first time...! Still, I want both the parents and the guests to get along and enjoy the conversation. ♡ That’s why there are things the bride and groom should prepare in advance!!!

Let’s Create a Guest Notes Notebook ♩

A guest notes notebook is a simple compilation of the relationship between the guests and the bride and groom along with relevant information. ♡ Having this notebook allows the parents to learn about the guests in advance, so they can provide thoughtful hospitality tailored to each individual. *

Here are three key points to keep in mind when creating this excellent item, the guest notes notebook!

* Point 1 When Creating the Notes: Basic Information About Guests is the Most Important *

The first thing to focus on when making the guest notebook is the guests' names and how they know the couple. ◎ It's essential to avoid getting guests' names wrong, so it’s kind to include furigana next to their names in the notebook. ♩

Also, remember whether the guest is a colleague from work or a friend from school. ♩ This information changes the topics of conversation! Summarizing their characteristics, hobbies, and region of origin briefly is a good idea too. *

* Point 2 When Creating the Notes: Communicate Any Sensitive Topics *

For guests, there may be sensitive topics to be aware of... For example, be sure to let your parents know if a guest does not drink alcohol! Many parents greet guests while pouring drinks, but some guests might not be able to drink alcohol. * It would please the guests if there are non-alcoholic drinks available or if the greetings are kept brief.

Additionally, there might be guests who have recently separated from a spouse or have experienced a loss in the family. Even without bad intentions, guests want to share joyful conversations at a happy wedding. ♡ Let's make sure to avoid ignorance of such situations. ♩

* Point 3 When Creating the Notes *

Many couples have their parents give thank-you envelopes with travel expenses or gratitude for helping with the reception or performances to the guests. ◎ Since the amount inside the envelopes may vary depending on the guests, make sure to write it down clearly in the notes to avoid any mistakes. ♩

Let’s Hand Over the Guest Notes to Your Parents ♡!

How did you find this? ??? Creating the friends' notes notebook is essential for the parents to enjoy conversations with the guests. ♡ A simple introduction of each guest and their relationship with the bride and groom is sufficient, so make it together with your partner and hand it over to your parents who will be accompanying you at the wedding! *