Hello. My FH and I want to reduce our paper usage. So far, we've talked about sending few RSVP cards with envelopes to older guests, while others we will ask to electronic RSVP on our wedding website. Our Save the Dates were by a company that plants a tree with each order. We will also not have escort cards, but an acrylic or etched mirror sign with everyone listed and table #.
My questions for you all are:
- Are ceremony programs necessary for a Church wedding? Will others sit there, wondering how long this will all take? Not everyone is religious.
- Is having one menu on the tables (standing) tacky looking like a Happy Hour list at a restaurant? Or is it better to have a larger acrylic sign in the reception area or the cocktail area? Are people really annoyed with not knowing what is in their salad? I like the look of individual menus in napkins, just not the paper use.
My FH is of Long Island culture where there's more stations and options at the cocktail hour and standard 3-course dinner plated, entree already selected by guest.
- Do people really need direction cards for a separate ceremony and reception? We have the option to print on back of invites, but I think we all GPS anyway.
This is a black-tie optional mood with adults ranging from 40-80. I don't want it to look like I'm lazy, cheap, or inconsiderate.
Thank you for your comments!