Mrs. Green Tea, Sacramento
Age and Occupation: 30, Tea Analyst
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 31, Coffee Critic
Engagement Date: November 17, 2006
Wedding Date: August 23, 2008
Blogging Since: June 10, 2008
Venue: Vineyard on the Delta
About Me: I'm just your average obsessive compulsive, arts & crafts loving, funky-on-the-inside/boring-on-the-outside girl, who dares to say 'Hey! I can make that!' Nerdy professional by day, goofy won-ton by night. The won-ton sometimes comes out during the day when I'm fed the dollar breakfast at Ikea. Since our engagement, wedding planning has put me on high alert for bargains and I've been pushing my nimble fingers through callous building experiments!
In the Know
July 1st, 2008 @ 1:07 pm by Mrs. Green Tea
Our reception includes many elements that are not common in weddings. To make sure our guests don’t miss a beat, they will be given this piece of stationery that shows the location and times of all the ‘events and attractions’. It’s a trifold that opens up to a map of the venue, with the ceremony program and menus on the back. (Note: pictures are of drafts, work is still in progress)
Have you ever been at a wedding wondering when something is supposed to happen? During the lag time, have you hesitated to explore the venue grounds in fear of missing out? Well let me tell you that I am ALWAYS the one who is away during the good cake smashing or a fantastic toast. For those out who share my affliction, here’s to you.
Are you providing your guests with a timeline of events?
11 Responses to “In the Know”
I think this is a fantastic idea. It is my biggest pet peeve at events when I don’t know what is going to happen next or where I should be. I have thought about doing something similar but had never seen example. Great job!
Hi Ms Green Tea! I too am making “Evening Events” card just so everyone knows what will be going on and when. I wanted to be sure people knew that the jazz band would be showing up after toasts and when the cake is going to be cut- that way they can be sure to stay for the things they really want to see! Glad to find a kindred spirit with this idea, your program looks fabulous!
I think that’s awesome. It’s a great way to show off the venue too!
I have wondered how to go about doing this for pre- and post-wedding stuff. Since many/most of our guests will be out of town I want to help them with more information, like the best ways to get from the airport to downtown and where to hang out if they are in town early and my favorite place to line dance if they are bored and on and on. I just wasn’t how to put it all in a fun and simple package.
Now I wish I could see your events brochure thinger bigger 
Also, do I see Jamba Juice on there?!! Yumm! Mr. P, the puppy and I went for some Jamba this weekend. so good.
Miss GT- You are fast becoming my favorite Bee for ideas! First the DIY Topiary and now this! My mothers main concern with my venue (www.buffalogardens.com) is that “people won’t know what is going on when!” You just gave me the great idea to make my own map of the facility with the events in each room. I don’t know why I didn’t think of this myself! And I love the idea to include the menu, especially since we’re doing stations in different rooms around the gardens. Now I can get my cousins to be ushers and hand these out as a non-traditional ‘program’ —perfect!
I wish I could biggerize the pics too! I think it’s a great idea, and I’m very curious to see what all you’re including and how!
great idea! we’re making an outline for the wedding party and the vendors who need it, but have front-loaded all “events ” so no one should miss anything, but now i’m reconsidering if this may be a reason to finally go for the program after all…
@Miss Pineapple: I put all the info in our wedding website. I may leave a note for OOT guests at the checkin to remind them of the site addy (since the hotel I blocked has a business center even if they didn’t bring a laptop). I didn’t want to kill all those trees to provide details in print. Oh and yes, we’re having Jamba Juice catered 
@Christine: Aww thanks! Glad I can be of help
@Truc: Sorry! I had to keep the pic small since there are stuff on there I haven’t yet blogged about and I didn’t want to spoil it!
I love love love this idea! I’m adding it to The List - the ridiculously long list of elements and great details I’ve collected over the months to incorporate into my own wedding. I’m excited to follow you throughout your process!
I had some difficulty enlarging the image but saw your response to Truc - can’t wait for more info!!!
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