I Want to Have a Girls' Gathering with Two Moms♡ Three Things I Want to Share with Both Families Before the Wedding✓＊

2018.03.05 published

Things to Confirm with Both Mothers at the Wedding＊

The wedding cannot happen without the cooperation of both parents. Are you neglecting the care of your parents and family while focusing on your preparations and guest hospitality?

In particular, both mothers are extremely excited about their daughter's or son's wedding, but at the same time, they are also worried. Moreover, if communication is lacking, it can increase their anxiety. Additionally, since many times the mothers are the ones communicating between families, it's best to maintain frequent contact as much as possible♡

This time, we have summarized the checklist items to confirm with both mothers from two months to two weeks before the wedding. Be sure to have a girls' gathering with both mothers to strengthen your bond while also ensuring everything is confirmed for the wedding♩

／ What to Confirm with Both Mothers 1: Meeting Time Confirmation Two Months to Two Weeks Before the Wedding

The first thing to confirm with the mothers is the meeting time＊ The meeting time for the wedding may differ for family and relatives, and it can also change depending on whether there is a dressing or hair and makeup appointment. Make sure to check carefully to avoid tardiness◎ Sharing the transportation details for relatives is also helpful, as it allows for adjustments in case of train delays or other issues＊

For reassurance, it is a good idea to take notes that include the meeting time for the bride and groom as well as for the guests and share them♡

／ What to Confirm with Both Mothers 2: Flow of the Day Two Months to Two Weeks Before the Wedding

Next, you will want to confirm the flow of the wedding day＊ The wedding day can get busy. It's good to inform the mothers about the general schedule◎ You can get a copy of the schedule from the wedding venue, and just sharing it will suffice♩

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／ What to Confirm with Both Mothers 3: Transportation Costs, Gratitude for Reception Staff, and Tips for Wedding Staff Two Months to Two Weeks Before the Wedding

It's also important to share who will give transportation costs to whom, what will be given, and the timing of the transfers with both mothers◎ Here are general ways to present these and the estimated amounts＊

✓ Transportation costs for those giving a speech or toast ⇒ To be given after the reception by the parents of the person who requested it, amount is 10,000 yen or more.

Since it’s often difficult to identify the recipients in advance, consider providing photos in advance＊ If for some reason it can't be given after the reception, it can be handed over at the start of the banquet when everyone is seated◎

⇒ Click here for articles about 〔Transportation Costs〕＊

✓ Transportation costs for relatives to be given in cash on the day ⇒ From each set of parents after the reception, amount is negotiable.

✓ Gratitude for the reception staff ⇒ To be given before the reception starts, from the parents of the requester, amount (gift) is from 3,000 yen or more.

⇒ Click here for articles about gratitude to 〔Reception Staff〕＊

✓ Tips for staff ⇒ Tips for the staff can vary. Please refer to the article linked below♩

⇒ “Just a Small Token of Appreciation♡” Have You Prepared Your Tips for the Wedding Staff?

To Welcome the Wedding Day Without Any Worries＊ Let's Confirm with the Mothers◎

Were these checklist items to confirm with both mothers helpful? The bride might have many worries on the day, but if the mothers are left in the dark, they will become even more anxious. Make sure to check in advance to ensure that the wedding day is a good day for both mothers too♩

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