Relaying pertinent information to your guests is an important aspect of preparing for your wedding. However, there is usually more to mention to family and friends than the address and time of the event. Whether you include all relevant details in your invitation or use your wedding website as a go-to resource, you should know what to cover. Review these tips to ensure you have all the answers for your guests.

Accommodations and Transportation

Guests will likely be traveling from all over to get to your wedding. This is why many couples will reserve a block of rooms at a specific hotel several months before the event. Not only is this practical, but the reserved rooms usually come at a discounted rate. Provide these details early to guarantee everyone has a chance to book a spot. Maybe you have arranged for a shuttle service to transport guests from the hotel to the venue. This information must also be provided so that people know where to meet and when to be ready. 

Pictures and Social Media 

Since the advent of smartphones, it has become commonplace for guests to take a ton of pictures at weddings. Still, there are some couples who might have reservations about this. If you’d prefer your family and friends to limit phone usage and focus on enjoying themselves, be sure to mention this in advance. What’s more, make it clear whether you’re okay with photos of the event being shared on social media. For couples who want to encourage guests to post pictures, provide relevant information like your wedding hashtag or any group albums that have been created.

Meals and Restrictions 

There are many ways to have your wedding catered. If you’re asking guests to choose between set dinner options, it can be helpful to list these choices early. It’s helpful to have family and friends select and submit what they would like to eat in advance. This will help the caterers prepare the right amount of each dish. Mention that anyone with dietary restrictions should reach out to you as early as possible. If someone is a vegetarian or has an allergy to nuts, you want to make sure special meal options are offered. 

Comfort and Attire

Most people are aware that weddings are formal events and will dress accordingly. If you’re looking for guests to follow certain guidelines with attire, however, this information needs to be mentioned as early as possible. Do not assume that including a simple statement like “this will be a black-tie affair” is enough. This provides unclear answers to your guests and can lead to more questions. Give details on how guests should dress, and plainly state if they should avoid wearing casual items like sneakers or jeans. 

If you’d rather your guests focus on comfort, provide information on where the event will occur. When you’re planning a summer wedding that takes place predominantly outdoors, for example, you may want to encourage attendees to dress casually to stay cool in the heat.

Timing and Additional Events

A reception does not always begin when a ceremony ends. If there is a big gap of time between the two, let guests know how long they will be waiting. Should it be a considerable amount of time, provide details on where people can go to pass the time, like a local park, restaurant, or bar. Couples who are planning to keep the festivities going once the reception ends with an after-party should make this clear. If guests know the party will go later than the invitation states, they will pace their drinking and plan to stay longer. 

Giving accurate answers for your guests can prevent the flow of your wedding being interrupted by endless questions. Consider what needs to be conveyed, and include all pertinent details in your invitations or on your wedding website.