"Three Ways to Introduce Your Cherished Family Tree: A Gift That Will Delight Parents and Grandparents!"
2017.05.23 published
How can we get to know both families better?
Marriage is a connection between two families*
It's an opportunity to reflect on your own family and relatives, and to learn about each other's families.♡
And to better understand each other's families, typical activities include family meetings, engagement ceremonies, and introducing relatives before the wedding.
Recently, there has been a growing trend among brides to preserve the connection between both families in a certain way, making it easily revisitable anytime ♡
Let's introduce the family tree at the wedding*
That "certain way" is through a family tree.*
As you all know, a family tree is a chart displaying a family's genealogy, providing a clear overview of who was born from whom... it’s a fantastic item!
So even if you lose track of his family's genealogy after marriage, you can rest easy, and above all, a family tree beautifully conveys family connections.♡
Parents and grandparents are sure to be interested in looking at it, without a doubt.*
But simply writing the family tree on paper isn't enough; you want to create something beautiful enough to showcase at the wedding that will delight the family...!
Here are three recommended ways to introduce a family tree that I found on Instagram ♩
How to introduce the family tree ① Create a welcome board!
First up is the idea of making a family tree board instead of just a welcome board.*
This bride had each family member's portrait drawn by an artist and used it as a welcome board ♩
A family tree with well-captured portraits will surely become a treasure for both families! It was said that they were very pleased when it was given as a gift from the couple at the end of the reception.♡
A family tree board made with thread and name stickers is also amazing! ♡ It’s simple, warm, and has a very clear design.*
The part for the bride and groom is connected with red thread, which is quite romantic.♡
And if you look closely, you can see little hearts around the parents' section ♩ This is a lovely decoration!♡
How to introduce the family tree ② Include it in a profile book!
Next up is the idea of including a family tree in a profile book* This is a staple, so many brides might have thought of this!
While a profile book is wonderful, if you invite many people from work and friends to the reception, creating a special booklet for the family meeting or introducing relatives is also recommended.♡
Being paper items, they also allow you to beautifully include everyone's photos, which is a nice touch ♩
The family tree item is easy to understand and beautifully crafted.♡
How to introduce the family tree ③ Take wedding photos featuring it!
Finally, the last idea is to take wedding photos with the family tree during a pre-shoot or post-shoot.*
You can put up photos of parents and siblings on a wall, connect them with lines, and snap a pic! ♡ It’s lovely that the bride and groom are holding name cards firmly.♩
When family sees the photos afterward, they're sure to be delighted, saying, “I’m in that one too!”
It’s also wonderful to collaborate with family to capture a real family tree photo!
If you update it every time a child is born, it could become a memorable photo for the clan.
How will you introduce the family tree?♡
How was that? To help both families get closer, creating a family tree to let everyone know who is who is highly recommended.♡
Parents and grandparents will surely be happy, and more than anything, it allows us to appreciate the miracle of being born into this world and meeting each other.*
Why not consider including the family tree in your welcome board or profile book, or taking family tree photos to preserve it as a form?♡