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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!
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Considerations

August 19th, 2008 @ 4:24 pm by Mrs. Green Tea

Along our wedding planning process, we’ve tried to put ourselves in the guests’ shoes. After all, this will be as much a day for them as it is for us! Here are some of the things we’ve put together to optimize their wedding guest experience:

1. Taxi Tags - we’ve already informed guests via our wedding website that the venue allows overnight parking if they need to take a cab home and advised them to carpool. A sober helper will be in charge of passing these out to guests who look like they can use a ride home after the wedding.

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2. Map/Schedule/Program/Menu - I’ve blogged about this when it was still in early draft phase, but now it’s finally done! We hope providing more information will keep guests from missing out on anything.
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3. ‘Dancing Shoes’ for the ladies in pretty heels on tired feet.
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Considerations :  wedding hotels sacramento C2  5. I had wanted sandalwood fans but my family bought these for me and though I’m not loving the very random colors, they will be no less practical than color coordinating ones. We’ll spread these out among the ceremony seating.
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6. Self Serve Hot Bar - I’m often cold and it’s not always easy to get a hot drink at weddings for whatever reason. Since our venue is by the river and it can get chilly at night, we’re having this hot bar station so people can get a warm cup of tea, coffee, cocoa whenever they want. I’ve arranged for the caterer to provide cups, condiments, and 10 gallons of hot water in a couple dispensers. Next to it will be this set up:
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We really hope our guests will enjoy themselves!

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18 Responses to “Considerations”

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Miss Pinot Noir (message)  799 posts, Busy bee

I LOVE the hot bar idea! I’m always cold too and a cup of coffeeor cocoa is always a great way to wrap up the night!

 
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ninanina (message)  85 posts, Worker bee

I love the hot bar idea, too! I may have to do this.

 
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shibaby (message)  202 posts, Helper bee

The hot bar is a GREAT idea!

 
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Katy

Hi! I just noticed your map of the venue where you are getting married. As I was looking at it, I realized that it looked extremely familiar. I think I am getting married at the same venue next September. It is so beautiful. I have had some concern about sober drivers as well. Most of my family and friends will be coming from out of town. I really like your idea. Any suggestions on hotels that you have suggested for your guests?

 
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Linzerella

Great ideas! I love the hot bar - very considerate!

 
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budgetbeautiful

I LOVE the paper you used for your map! Also, the Hot Bar is a really unique idea!

 
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frenchbulldog (message)  7,730 posts, Bee Keeper

@Miss Pinot Noir: Ditto! I too LOVE the hot bar idea :)

 
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Amy H.

Everything looks wonderful — I know your guests will feel very well taken care of!

One question about the hot bar — isn’t this something your caterer should already be doing? Ours is supposed to have coffee, decaf, and hot water samovars out for the entire last four hours of the party, right by the dessert table. I think every catering quote I got included coffee and tea. I’m just kind of surprised.

 
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Miss Green Tea (message)  764 posts, Busy bee

@Katy: We looked into hotels in downtown, but found much better bang for our buck in Natomas where the rehearsal will be as well. We blocked rooms at the Four Points @ Sherton for our guests, which has really nice rooms, though we haven’t been thrilled about their customer service. I just hope they’re good to our guests!
@Amy H.: I’ve only ran into coffee/tea service when researching for a caterer, which mine does provide. We requested a self serve set up instead so that guests can get it whenever they want, and we can include more variety for hot drinks.

 
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Tea

you guys are very considerate of your guests! i like the hot bar idea and would have loved to come across one at a wedding. what a great idea.

 
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callalillies (message)  107 posts, Blushing bee

omg Miss GT!! i love those sandals! i had a pair but they broke! i tried buying them again and i can’t find them anywhere. can you tell me where you got them? also, how did you decide what sizes to buy for the guests?

 
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The Blissful Bride

These are all such amazing ideas! What a fantastic way to make your guests feel incredibly special and pampered. I’m loving the bathroom basket and the dancing shoes the best, and the taxi tags are such a great idea too!

I’m definitely bookmarking this post!

 
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kbok

dang, your ideas are so friggin creative and genius! your guests are so lucky to have such a thoughtful bride.. =)

 
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Miss Espresso (message)  1,310 posts, Bumble bee

I too love the hot bar idea! And you’re always so considerate of your guests… I’m beginning to feel a bit guilty ;)

 
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Miss Grace

Miss GT: great idea with the self-serve hot drink bar!

I was MOH at a summer wedding that turned cold unexpectedly, and we ended up running out of hot drink supplies (esp. milk) wayyyyy early. The poor groom’s granny was freezing and we couldn’t even make her a cup of tea. =(

I’m sure your guests will appreciate having the option of a warming drink.

 
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Alannah Rose

Love the taxi tags, what a clever idea! :)

 
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Gery

Can I be your guest please? LOL

 
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Miss Green Tea (message)  764 posts, Busy bee

@callalillies: i doubt they are the exact ones you had before dear since i bought them for the dollar store!
@Gery: com’on down! ;)

 

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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!

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