Essential Wedding Items You Must Have: A Checklist of Must-Have Decor for Your Reception Space

2017.10.14 published

【OK?】Items List to Prepare on the Reception Table＊

To have a wedding that reflects your preferences, there are many things you need to prepare!

It's common to feel overwhelmed with all the items to buy or make, leading to forgetting essential items or preparing unnecessary ones.

In such cases, rather than creating a TODO list based on what you want,

it's more efficient to create a TODO list based on the minimum requirements.

@k_wedding_k

The more information you gather, the more things you want to include, which is common among brides-to-be....

After securing the absolutely necessary items, if you have the time, you can work on additional items♩

Absolutely Necessary Item ① Reception Sign

First and foremost, you must prepare a reception sign. The classic method is to insert a paper with "groom" and "bride" written in a frame,

but it's also very cute to decorate it with flowers like this♡

@moca_wd503

Absolutely Necessary Item ② Reception Pens

You will need at least two reception pens.

Ballpoint pens adorned with diamonds, Swarovski, or Tiffany are popular choices.

@0625.tn.wedding

Alternatively, some brides choose to make their reception pens by attaching pom-poms, ribbons, flowers, or macarons to the ends of the pens♡

@chocchan_wedding

Absolutely Necessary Item ③ Guest Book

Many brides purchase their guest books online or through the wedding venue, but it's also fine to design and print your own＊

@a.e3.pre87

There's also the option to include guest cards with the invitations and have guests fill them out and bring them along.

In this case, prepare a stand or box to collect the guest cards♩

@msk__wed

Absolutely Necessary Item ④ Guest List

To confirm whether all invited guests have arrived or if uninvited guests are present,

a guest list is absolutely necessary at the reception.

The person helping with the reception may not know all the guests, so create the list in alphabetical order to make it easy to find names immediately upon receiving them＊

➡How to Create a Reception List＊

Absolutely Necessary Item ⑤ Place for Gifts

The role of the reception extends beyond confirming guest attendance; it’s also crucial to manage the gifts received.

Since this involves money, you must be careful. Placing the received gifts directly on the table is considered impolite, so you'll need a tray to temporarily hold them.

This is likely something the wedding venue can provide.

Absolutely Necessary Item ⑥ Envelopes for Gifts

You can't just leave the received gifts piled on the tray on the table, as they may overflow, so a bag to collect them is necessary.

To avoid any concern about them falling out, a drawstring pouch is recommended.

It’s okay to stack gifts on the tray; having a lively tray filled is a good thing, so there's no need to place each gift in a bag one by one, but definitely prepare a bag.

It will also be inconvenient when it’s time to hand over the collected gifts to the bride and groom if you don’t have a bag.

Absolutely Necessary Item ⑦ Transportation Expense and List

If brides ask the reception person to hand out transportation expenses or thank-you gifts to guests, they need to prepare the expenses and a list indicating who should receive what.

In busy reception areas where guests are arriving and lines are forming, it can be quite challenging to determine instantly who should receive which envelope for transportation expenses.

Please create a clear list＊ It’s recommended to include it alongside the guest list.

@shococo.wd

Other Helpful Items

☑ Pen Holder

・・・Using a toothbrush holder from a 100 yen shop or a Martiner bottle is popular

☑ Garland

・・・Attach it to the reception table

☑ Wedding Dolls and Such

・・・It’s common to place dolls or initial objects＊

@chercher_ay

Want to Make a Cute and Easy-to-Work-at Reception Space♡

The wedding reception area, although brief, is a place for all guests to gather.

Even in the short time spent handing over gifts or checking names, guests will likely notice cute items and the wedding theme♡

Create an atmosphere that excites guests for the upcoming ceremony and reception.

And for your friends managing the reception, ensure the space is easy to work in.

By preparing the necessary items, let’s create a reception area where everyone can feel comfortable♩