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Lighters to Light Candles - This is one that though forgotten at first, gets remembered quickly. Usually when the candles are being placed on the tables while decorating for the reception.
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Emergency Kit - Extra safety pins, sewing kit, nail file, clear nail polish, scissors, extra panty hose, hairspray, hairbrush, bobby pins, rubber bands, baby powder, tylenol, and anything else you can think of that may be helpful in a bind.
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To Eat - Try not to get so caught up with catching up that your forget to eat. You'll need the energy to make it through the reception. (Tip: Snag some reception leftovers for the wedding night, you'll be hungry later too.)
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Gift Table - Even if you don't expect many gifts, it's always nice to have somewhere to put them. Something to put cards in is a "must" as well. (Tip: Put this table away from an entry way or exit. As much as we don't want to think about it, gifts sometimes walk away.)
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Credit Card - Last minute expenses can crop up. Avoid embarressment and make sure the credit card makes it into your wedding purse/clutch.
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Serving Set - The cake cutting is a classic photo op. Make sure you remember the serving set to complete your special moment.
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Containers for Leftover Food - Most people won't run out of food. Especially if you have given your caterer as accurate a head count as possible. Instead, you will have some food left over. Caterers usually won't have containers to give you the leftovers and if you don't take them, they go to waste.
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Boxes for Leftover Wedding Cake - What? You needs boxes for leftover cake? But my baker helped me figure out exactly how much cake I would need. Why would there be any leftover? The answer is usually that you cut the cake too late in the evening. Have you considered how many people are going to leave after they've eaten the buffet? It may seem hard to believe, but I'd estimate about 25% of your guests will leave before you even cut the cake!
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Someone to Cut the Wedding Cake - Wedding cake cutting is a dying art form. Most people haven't the slightest clue how to cut a wedding cake. If you do it incorrectly, you end up with leftover cake or not enough. Finding someone to cut the cake prior to the wedding reception saves a lot time and awkwardness. (Tip: Have a quality knife to cut the cake. Plastic servings sets look nice but aren't very durable.)
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A "Go To" Person - Wedding days are fun, busy, sometimes stressful days. To help alleviate some of the stress, designate a "go to" person. This person is in charge of your cell phone, your itinerary, and your to-do list. This is the person that answers questions (yours as well as others), keeps you focused and looking beautiful. You can do all the advanced planning, but leave the day-of responsibilities to someone else so you can enjoy yourself.
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