I also put together a little gift basket that all my out-of-town guests received when they checked into the hotel. i gave all the baskets to the hotel and they distributed them at check-in. These baskets (or you could do gift bags) contained water, soda, and snacks.

I was so glad that i had a pair of slippers to wear during the reception….it really "saved" my feet!

Make sure you have your meals planned out for the day. You know what you'll eat at the reception, but you'll be so busy getting ready, that you won't eat before if it isn't planned. I made arrangements with my brother-in-law and he brought lunch to the hair salon where i was getting ready with my wedding party, mom, and grandmother. Without him, we wouldn't have eaten!