A Small Touch, A Grand Gesture

This past weekend, I travelled home to Boston for a well deserved long weekend with a few of my closest friends. Upon my arrival to my cousins home I instantly felt at home and welcome not only because it was her home, rather because of the steps she took to ensure that I would feel at home. In the guest room which was carefully prepared for me was a note on top of the pillow letting me know just happy she was that I took the time to come and visit her and a single rose accompanied the note. How sweet and thoughtful was that? After I smiled from ear to ear, naturally my mind wondered into “wedding/event world”!

Yes, I know that it’s time consuming and with all the planning and running around a bride and her mother and others have to do, it leaves very little time (if any) to be leaving personalized notes and putting roses on one’s pillow especially for guests that are not staying at your home. But that’s why you’ve hired a planner. Your planner should be able to assist you with all those minor tasks at hand or to the very least make suggestions to you on how to handle such situations.

I know that you all know of the “welcome bags” that are often given the guests upon their arrival at the hotel or guest house. But rather than just a standard “thank you for sharing our weekend” note, why not take the time to personalize the card or note to each of your guests? Why not take a few minutes to share a quick memory with your guests about you and your future spouse? Why not take a few minutes and scribble something silly or a favorite memory tailored to the person who’s taken the time to attend your wedding, or your first child Bart Mitzvah?

Can you imagine your how your girlfriend from college would feel when she reads a card in your handwriting letting her know how blessed and special you feel that she’s travelled 100 miles to see you begin your new journey in life with the man/woman of your dreams? One small touch, yet a grand gesture!

Until next time,

Violaine