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As wedding plans develop, keep family, friends,
and wedding attendants on the same page with a wedding newsletter
created via print or the Internet. They'll appreciate the information
you provide, and you'll save time and money by paring down the number
of phone calls you need to make.
Send your first wedding newsletter at least three to six months
in advance. If your wedding is scheduled during Juneau's peak tourist
season, your guests from afar need to ample time to make travel
and accommodation arrangements.
Newsworthy Items:
• When and where bridesmaids must be fitted for dresses.
• Time and place for men to pick up tuxedos.
• Travel and accommodations help. Provide the name and number
of a travel agent or a thorough list of all phone numbers guests
might require.
• Time and location of the rehearsal dinner. You might also
want to provide directions and/or a map.
• Information regarding other wedding related events and activities.
• Date, time and site of your ceremony, reception, and formal
photo shoots.
• Local information: eateries, attractions, and services that
might be helpful to your guests from out-of-town. In spots like
Juneau, a guide to climate and appropriate clothing is especially
useful.
• Transportation options once out-of-towners arrive.
• Special arrangements for children, if any.
• Interesting Tidbits: brief bios of the wedding party, i.e.
"John Marshall, Best Man, lives in Tulsa, OK, and has been
friends with the groom since they played soccer together in grade
school." People are interested to know where you are going
on your honeymoon, where you'll live after you're married, and fun
stuff like that.
• Changes and plans that occur during the planning process.
• A thank-you to all who are able to attend and/or help make
your day magical.
By Catherine Parmelee
For the Juneau Empire
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