Day Of Helpers

Meeting vendors at the site (or do you have a coordinator?)

label assigned seats at the ceremony

hold the wedding license

we're taking pictures during cocktail hour so i'm having someone get a plate of apps together for us in case we miss them

any pets that need attention that day while you're busy getting ready?

A few more if you have no DOC:

Director for rehearsal, down-the-aisle and reception itinerary

Point person for your vendors (give vendors the person's cell #, make sure they carry)

Pin bouts & corsages (guys usually have no clue)

Help with bustling your dress prior to the reception

Round up guests and pass out sparklers, or whatever for the departure, give instructions if needed

Assign several people to gather and take home items after: leftover alcohol, cake, food; gifts & gift cards; decor/photos/sign-in/cake topper, etc., etc. - tired parents often get stuck w/ too much for one vehicle

Assign a person to check for personal guest items that may be kicked under tables, etc.

Best wishes!

As a DOC, one of the things that come up often are guests with no seats. Have a point person to manage any seating issues such as none rsvp and extra guest of guest have your master guestlist handy and the person know how you want this handled. Congrats!

Great advice SHea! I have to remember to do that.

One that I totally forgot about and had to ask random people at the reception, if you have a lot of fabric on your dress you may want to ask someone to be your bathroom attendant. lol I know it sounds funny but to have someone in the restroom with you and holding your dress while you take a tinkle is kind of embarrassing if you dont think about it ahead of time.

Yes, I actually did think of that. LOL I haven't asked yet, I'm sure I'm gonna get some laughs.

My dress may be manageable, but I will probably ask her to come in with me just in case. lol