"Sample Texts and Templates for the Opening Address from the Bride and Groom in Seating Charts and Profile Books"
2017.10.16 published
What to Write in the First Section of Your Seating Chart and Profile Book: *Greeting Message*
When it comes to the first page of the seating chart or profile book, it's all about the greeting message saying, "Thank you for coming today." *
The greeting message is a simple note sent to guests who took the time to gather for your occasion.
You want to include heartfelt words, right? ♩
However, when it comes time to include a greeting message in the paper items, it can be difficult to know what to write.
So this time, we will introduce how to write the greeting message for the seating chart and profile book. ♡
*Points to Note When Writing a Greeting Message*
Before introducing examples of greeting messages, let's look at some points to keep in mind when writing one. *
① Avoid using bad luck words ➡ Words that have negative connotations, such as "to break" or "to separate," should be avoided.
➡ Check out how to identify "bad luck words" to avoid at weddings *
② Be cautious with certain kanji ➡ For example, since the kanji for "busy" contains the character for "death," it's best to avoid it (use hiragana or say "ご多用").
③ Do not use punctuation marks ➡ Punctuation marks like "、" and "。" imply a break, which is considered unfavorable, so try to avoid them.
When writing your profile book, be mindful of these three points first. *
You can find more detailed notes in this article as a reference. ♩
*Flow of Writing a Greeting Message*
When writing a greeting message, it can be broadly divided into five sections.
① Thank you for coming
☑ Thank you very much for gathering here today despite your busy schedules for us.
② Current feelings
☑ Surrounded by the blessings of our dear friends and family, we are incredibly happy to welcome this wonderful day.
③ Original message
☑ We have prepared delicious food and drinks, so please relax and enjoy yourselves today.
④ Future ambitions
☑ Although we are still inexperienced, we will support each other and work to build a happy family.
⑤ Looking forward to your continued support
☑ We look forward to maintaining our relationship with you for many more years to come.
The basic flow of the greeting message for the seating chart and profile book follows this structure. *
Let’s take a look at examples following this flow. ♩
Examples of Greeting Messages for Seating Charts and Profile Books
Example ① Thank you for coming
☑ Thank you for gathering here today despite your busy schedules for us.
☑ We sincerely thank you for attending our wedding today despite your many commitments.
☑ Thank you for coming from afar for our special day.
Example ② Current feelings
☑ Surrounded by the blessings of our dear friends and family, we are incredibly happy to celebrate this day.
☑ We feel the joy of being able to spend this special day with all of you.
☑ We are filled with gratitude for this rare opportunity to gather all of our beloved friends and family.
Example ③ Original message
☑ We humbly wish to introduce you to our greatest partners, and we have set up this modest celebration.
☑ We hope you’ll enjoy today, laughing and having fun together as it is a unique occasion.
☑ In preparation for this day, we have worked hard to ensure you have the best time possible.
☑ We wanted to express our gratitude to those who have supported us until today, and we have worked hard towards this moment.
Example ④ Future ambitions
☑ Though inexperienced, we will build a bright and joyful family together.
☑ Supporting each other, we strive to create a warm home like a family for one another.
☑ Keeping the sentiment of this special day close to our hearts, we will work together to build a vibrant and happy family.
☑ With care for one another, we wish to take each step forward in life together.
Example ⑤ Looking forward to your continued support
☑ We hope you will enjoy your time with us.
☑ Though modest, we have set up this occasion to share with you, and we hope you have a delightful time.
☑ While we may still be inexperienced, we look forward to your continued support for many more years to come.
Let’s Create a Greeting Message That Conveys Gratitude to Our Guests! *
We introduced examples of greeting messages that express gratitude to the guests. *
The basic structure of a wedding greeting message includes:
① Thank you for coming
② Current feelings
③ Original message
④ Future ambitions
⑤ Looking forward to your continued support
These five elements!
Many brides choose not to include an original message, but it’s a great place to express your personality as a couple, so we recommend adding it. ♡
The greeting message is the first page that guests see when they pick up the paper items. Let’s write a wonderful message that conveys gratitude to your guests. ♩
➡ Check out the article collection for profile books here! *