Wedding day keepsakes from friends and relatives

Wedding day keepsakes from guests who can't attend, handwritten with their good wishes for the couple

Question:

Dear Rev. Coleman,

It was so nice chatting with you the other day! We talked about how when relatives and friends have to miss someone's wedding, they feel so bad about it, and a gift only goes so far. As I mentioned, the idea of a "keepsake", where friends or relatives write out their thoughts and good wishes in a more formal way can be a great idea.

Alternately, the keepsake can be given to guests at the rehearsal dinner or during the wedding reception. For instance, the couple can place a pen and one keepsake at each plate, and then the couple can invite guests to take a few moments during the rehearsal dinner or reception to write words of memory, appreciation and blessing to the couple.

Would you be willing to direct people to this link in order to purchase keepsakes if they are interested? They come in packets of 10 for $4.95, so are fifty cents each.

Thanks!

Rev. Frank Nelson


Answer:

Dear Rev. Nelson,

What a great idea! I should hand these out to couples, too - it's a great way of letting guests (whether they can make the wedding or not) tell the couple how much they appreciate them. A guestbook can be nice for such thoughts, for instance, but it's even better with specific questions, like in the keepsake you have.

Plus, they're really attractive, too - great idea!

Warmly,

Pastor Tomkin