"Don't Let Your Guard Down Just Yet! A Must-Remember List of Things to Do After Your Wedding"

2022.03.23 published

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After the Wedding, There's Still a Lot to Do!

While preparing for the wedding, every day passes in a rush.

Many brides-to-be might be telling themselves, "It's just until the wedding is over," as they push through these busy days.

In fact, even after the wedding, there are still plenty of things for the bride and groom to take care of…!

This time, we’ll introduce the things you must remember to do after the wedding, when you might feel relieved and forgetful!＊

Things to Do After the Wedding ① Thank-You Notes

The first thing to do right after the wedding is to send thank-you notes to those who helped you.

It's best to contact all guests who attended, but especially remember the following people＊

Since there's often not enough time to express gratitude during the send-off at the reception, take a moment to call or email a message of thanks either that night or the next day.

☑ Guests of honor and those who made a toast

☑ Friends who gave speeches or performed

☑ Organizers of the after-party

☑ Those who sent congratulatory messages

☑ Those who gave wedding gifts

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Among them, it’s best to follow up with a phone call or email, and then visit later with a thank-you gift for the officiant, guests of honor, and those who made toasts, as well as others who helped you◎ (If you're far away and can't visit, a phone call and mailing is okay!)

Also, if your families or relatives helped cover the wedding expenses, it is polite to thank them as well.

For friends, it's okay to contact them via social media♡ Tailor your method of sending thanks based on your relationship with each person.

It’s not necessary to thank the venue staff immediately, but a few days later, you should send an email. It would make them happy to hear good feedback from guests, like "The food was well-received!"＊

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Things to Do After the Wedding ② Return Rentals

It goes without saying, but don’t forget to return rented items! If the venue collects them, there's no need to worry, but if you personally rented items and brought them, you'll need to handle the return yourself＊

If you rented a wedding dress, accessories, shoes, etc., make sure to ship them back by the due date. Delays may incur penalty fees.

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You might wake up too late the day after the wedding, after drinking too much at the after-party, when you needed to have shipped the rental items by that morning…

Brides with rental items should set an alarm or ask family members to help ensure they don’t forget＊

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Things to Do After the Wedding ③ Send Thank-You Gifts

After the wedding, thank-you gifts should be sent within a month. The recipients are those who congratulated you but were not invited to the wedding reception.

The customary value for the gifts is typically one-third to half of the amount received.

Additionally, if you received a large monetary gift or a physical gift, consider enhancing a souvenir from your honeymoon to express your gratitude◎

However, whether to send a thank-you gift or not, depends on your relationship with the recipient, so be sure to consult with your partner and both families before deciding＊

If you want to convey your gratitude with sweets, how about the 【Ring Lace Cookies】 sold by marry?♡

These are lace-patterned icing cookies adorned with real flowers (edible flowers♡), created to resemble a diamond ring.♡

They encapsulate the essence of a wedding, ensuring they will be well-received!♡

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Things to Do After the Wedding ④ Send Wedding Announcement Cards

It is considered basic etiquette to send wedding announcement cards within one to two months after the wedding＊

However, it's okay to consider this a guideline, especially if you haven't received photos from the wedding day’s photographer yet. Many people wait to create their cards until they have beautiful photos.

The recipients of your wedding announcement cards should include the following:

☑ Those who helped during the wedding

☑ Those who couldn’t attend for various reasons

☑ Those who congratulated you

☑ Relatives

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Brides who have autumn or winter weddings can time their announcements with New Year's cards, while spring or summer brides can send them with summer greetings. This makes it feel more natural to send!◎

The habit of greeting with a postcard is fading, so you may feel like it's okay to skip it, but be cautious as it might seem rude to older generations who value such etiquette.

➡ You can create wedding announcement postcards with an app＊

Things to Do After the Wedding ⑤ Distribute Photos and Albums

Once you receive the photographer's data and albums from the wedding day, share them with your parents as well as those who attended.

Instead of uploading everything to social media, it’s recommended to pick a few photos featuring each guest and send them individually. It’s a little extra work, but they will appreciate it!♡

Since the venue's albums typically cost several tens of thousands of yen, many brides may not order copies for all relatives. Using a service to create your own album as a gift can also bring joy!＊

➡ Here’s a summary article on recommended self-made album services that can be created for a few thousand yen!♡

@kiide69

Don't Leave Anything Out After the Wedding＊

We introduced the things you must remember to do after the wedding!♡

You may feel a sense of relief after the long wedding planning period, but there might still be a flurry of activities for a while after it’s over!＊

With the tasks to do after the wedding in mind, be sure to organize and schedule everything so you can approach the wedding day prepared and at ease!♡

➡️ Here’s a list of articles about what to do after the wedding＊