After planning for months and months, the last thing on your mind is the end of your wedding night….well okay, the cleaning part is at least not on your mind. But, the clean up is an important part. Of course the caterer cleans up the food, waste, china and linens. Your wedding planner may clean up all your decor and pack it away for safe keeping. But what if you don’t have a wedding planner? And what if your caterer doesn’t fold up the tables and chairs and stack them for the rental company on Monday? These are all questions you need to consider and figure out in advance so you don’t get charged extra fees, or be stuck cleaning in your wedding dress!
Here is just a small list of things to consider and figure out in advance.
Are there things that need to be returned to the florist? Who will be doing this?
Who will be packing up your gifts, left over favors, programs, guest book, decor?
Does your rental company require all tables and chairs to be stacked before they return for pickup? Will your caterer take care of this task?
Will the caterer follow the venues request for clean up or do you need someone to stay and double check the status?
Your wedding planner should make sure that all these things are confirmed and taken care of ahead of time. But if you’ve opted not to have a professional along side you, or you have friends or family helping out, these are important elements to take care of. Recently I’ve also worked with couples that have opted to use friends and family as their caterers. Make sure they understand how much help they will need for prep, service, and clean up. Confirming these things ahead of time will make the day run smoothly!
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