If you make any change in your contracts before the event, ask for a confirmation in writing. If they are not willing to do so, you write it up and snail or email to the vendor. Make sure that they receive it and agree. If you have decided to change the floral colors to periwinkle and rose because the attendant's dress color changes, you want to know that the florist got the change.
7. Keep the peace
Communicate with all members of your
families what events will take place, at
what time, locations and attire if
necessary. People like to know in
advance what is planned. I remember a
stepmother who was expected to be at two
semi-formal events and knew very few
details. She was asking me since there
was poor communication and tension in
the family dynamics. Deal up front and
early on.
8. Know your time
Be sure you understand what time your
event ends. Sometimes a venue rents the
room until midnight, but really needs to
start clean-up at 11 pm, meaning that is
the time your reception is over. Other
venues mean that you can end the event
at midnight, and they clean up after
time. Be clear about the policy.
9. Hold the mop, please
Ask the facility not to begin clean up
until the time agreed upon. Nothing will
clear a room out faster than the wait
staff busing the tables as guests are
visiting or removing everything on the
table as people are dancing, giving
guests the idea that it is time to
leave. I have heard couples lament that
people left "so early."
