Tips for Creating Instructions: It's Actually More Important to Communicate What You Don't Want Than What You Do Want!

2016.06.22 published

Tips for Creating Instructions♡

What is an [Instruction Sheet]? It is an essential tool for realizing the ideal wedding♡ By summarizing requests such as "what poses you want for wedding photos" or "what kind of venue decorations you want" in the instruction sheet and conveying them to the staff in advance, you can eliminate mismatches on the day, making it a super effective item＊ Many brides create them by drawing pictures or compiling photos♡

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Let's communicate what you don't want!!!

The key to creating an [Instruction Sheet] is to communicate "what you don't want!!!" If you're thinking, "What does that mean?" you might be curious♡

Yes, originally, instruction sheets were meant to convey what you wanted to be done, but just that can be a bit vague... For example, simply requesting "I want to use pink flowers!" doesn’t give a clear overall picture, and there’s a chance they might include flowers or colors you don’t like! So, it's important to also communicate requests that might sound a bit selfish, like "I don’t want to use yellow flowers!"♡

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Did everyone understand??? Now, let’s introduce some tips for creating an [Instruction Sheet] with specific examples♩

Let’s communicate what you don’t want: Tip 1 for Creating an Instruction Sheet - Pre-Shoot

In the case of pre-shoots, conveying the photo poses you want is the first condition♡ However, there may be times when the photographer innocently suggests poses! If it turns out to be a wedding photo idea you don’t want, it can be a bit awkward and cause time loss... So, think about poses you don’t want in advance and create an instruction sheet◎

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Let’s communicate what you don’t want: Tip 2 for Creating an Instruction Sheet - Photos on the Day

Just like for the pre-shoot, the same goes for the instruction sheet for photos on the wedding day! Each moment is an irreplaceable time that can’t be rewound, so it would be shocking if you appeared with a weird face... Brides who care about their photos might want to request things like "Please don’t take photos from below" or "Please make sure my body shape isn’t prominent"♩

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Let’s communicate what you don’t want: Tip 3 for Creating an Instruction Sheet - Hair and Makeup

For brides, hair and makeup are crucial for first impressions! When it comes to hairstyles, you might say "Please don’t do vertical curls," and for makeup, you might have many things like "Please don’t use false eyelashes" or "Please don’t apply eyeliner heavily!" Since the time for color changes is busy, there may not be room for do-overs. Let’s be careful to avoid regrets♡

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Let’s communicate what you don’t want: Tip 4 for Creating an Instruction Sheet - Dresses

As you search for wedding dresses, you gradually start to learn your likes and dislikes. Recognizing dislikes, like “I like pastel pink, but I dislike shocking pink!" and conveying them to the stylist makes it easier to find that one special dress♡ Don’t hesitate to express what you want♩

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Let’s communicate what you don’t want: Tip 5 for Creating an Instruction Sheet - Venue Decorations

Actually, when creating an instruction sheet, venue decorations can often be the trickiest part. This is because there are so many areas to consider, such as the welcome space, head table, and guest tables...! However, by saying things like "Please don’t use ○○ flowers" or "Please don’t clutter the small items too much," you can create a beautifully unified reception venue♡

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Clearly communicate what you don’t want♡

How was that? As wedding preparations progress, the staff may start doing more things out of goodwill＊ However, if something doesn’t match your ideals or preferences, it’s important to clearly communicate it as "what you don’t want." By saying it without hesitation, you can build trust!♡

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When creating your [Instruction Sheet], be sure to write down both "what you want" and "what you don’t want"! This will give you a clearer image of your ideal wedding, significantly increasing the chances of success!♡