And, no this post is not about our bridesmaids and groomsmen. It is about the ladies (and guys) at our wedding (all of them!).
I met with a bride a few days ago (more on that another time) who really wanted to make sure the ladies restroom was made special with flower arrangements, candles, special lotions and amenities. Her reasoning? She does that at home. Her guest bathrooms are filled with goodies and treats to make her guests feel like they are home away from home, or that they are taken care of. It’s just a minor detail, but especially for women, it can go a long way.
I know some venues offer the basics of something like this (like my venue), but I really love the idea of making sure your guests feel appreciated in every single aspect of your wedding. Obviously, not all of your guests will pay attention to these details, but you get at least a handful of guests that say something like “Didn’t you just love that they had great smelling lotion in the restroom?” Or some of the men saying “Didn’t you think the humidor of cigars was a great touch?” Not saying that we are going to run with those ideas, but it is just a small little element, that won’t really add to your budget, but will really add a special touch.
Needless to say, the FI and I may brainstorm on some ideas to incorporate this idea. Have you thought about doing something similar at your wedding?
UPDATE:
I spent the afternoon gazing at the new Fall issue of InStyle Weddings, and lo and behold, there is a little blurb in there about making the ladies feel special and leaving some “quick fixes and beauty essentials” in the ladies room. If you haven’t already picked it up (which, I’m assuming if you’re a bride, you will at some point), check out page 230.
9:30 am on September 11th, 2009
I went to a wedding a couple of years ago and the bathroom had flowers and lotions and candles and it really stuck out in my mind. I loved the fact that the bride had thought of even the smallest details.
10:52 am on September 11th, 2009
I was at a wedding a few months ago that had flip-flops of varying sizes and colors in the ladies room so the girls could kick off their heels and dance the night away… Plus the wedding was outside – there was a dance floor in the tent but if you wandered out… well, we all know what happens to high heels in grass. Let’s just say that not everyone wore wedges… I thought it was a nice touch and really helped the guests to feel comfortable.
10:47 am on September 13th, 2009
If you had good counter space outside of the actual stall part, I think it’d be great to put a few engagement pictures around to make it feel more personal.
8:53 pm on September 13th, 2009
Um, Susan, I LOVE this idea! Never thought to include that, but love the idea. The guys may not appreciate it as much, but obviously the ladies would!
8:59 pm on September 13th, 2009
@Vanessa – Love this idea, too! My FI’s mom was just talking about this because her feet were killing her at the wedding we were at last night. I told her to make sure she brings a pair of flats to change into at our wedding!