Guests and Gifts

Practical advice on managing guest lists, seating arrangements, and gift registries. We also cover thank you notes, wedding favours, and entertaining children.

Alternatives to Wedding Gift Lists

When you already have what you need, skip the kitchen gadgets and consider honeymoon funds or charity donations instead.

Entertaining Kids at Weddings

Keep kids entertained at weddings with practical tips for keeping them comfortable and happy throughout the day.

Favours for Guests

Wedding favours are a traditional thank-you gift for guests, with origins in Italy, here's what you need to know about choosing or making them.

Gifts Off the Bride/Groom

Thank you gifts for the wedding party help couples show appreciation to mothers, bridesmaids, and others who supported them.

Guest Lists

Figure out who to invite by balancing your budget, venue style and the tricky task of deciding which loved ones make the cut.

How to Involve Guests Who Couldn't Make It

Include absent guests in your wedding celebration with video messages, virtual attendance, and other creative ways to keep them connected.

Invite Children or Not?

Weigh the pros and cons of inviting children to your wedding and figure out what works best for you.

Organising Your Wedding Gift List

Create a wedding gift list that gets you what you actually want instead of duplicate toasters and unwanted kitchen gadgets.

Seating Plans

Figure out how to arrange your guests at tables so nobody ends up annoyed, offended or stuck with awkward small talk.

Thank You Notes

A personalised thank-you note after your wedding takes effort, but showing guests you value their time and gifts matters more than perfect wording.

The Best Wedding Gift?

Cash is the most practical wedding gift because it helps newlyweds pay bills and avoid money fights down the road.

Wedding Guestbook

Keep your wedding memories alive by creating a guestbook that captures who was there and what they meant to you.