The most important question that arises for couples preparing for a wedding is whether to give gifts or not to their guests, and why are they needed at all? Some newlyweds, taking into account the number of guests at their wedding, decide to refuse such a beautiful gesture, and in vain! After all, guests come to share with you one of the most important points in your life, and it’s definitely worth thanking them for this!

Compliments to guests don't have to be expensive. Their main purpose is to help you express gratitude to your family and friends for being there for you, and to become a pleasant souvenir that reminds you of this day. Whatever the gift, the most valuable words in it will be: “Thank you for being with us!”, printed on a tag or handwritten. The main thing is your attention to your guests.

Classic compliments

What should you give your guests? A classic gift option is a box of sweets - a bonbonniere. Translated from French, bonbonnière means “candy bowl.” You can fill such a box with any sweets of your choice: candies, marmalade, cookies or pasta.

If your guests are not big fans of sweets, then as a gift you can choose, for example, CDs with your favorite music, a warm scarf, candles, soap self made or soap bubbles.

Themed wedding

Your wedding style can help you choose compliments. For example, at a celebration in nautical style Appropriate gifts would be bath salts, small model ships, or a nautical compass with your initials and wedding date.

At a Travel-themed wedding, you can give your guests guides to your favorite countries or cities, postcards with photos from your trips together, or a coin that they can take with them on their trip and throw it where they would like to return! At a wedding based on a movie or with a theme of the film industry, you can give movie tickets with an open date.

Seasonal wedding

Also, when choosing compliments, you can focus on the time of year when your wedding will take place. For spring weddings, fresh flowers in pots, bird feeders, or seeds of flowers or herbs are perfect. On a hot summer day, a fan, a pot of greenery seedlings or boxes of seasonal fruits would be a good gift.

At your wedding in late summer and fall, give your guests a jar of honey, jam, or maple syrup. And if you make the jam yourself, your guests will be even more delighted. At the end of autumn and winter, please your guests with a scarf, mittens or a heating pad.

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Original options

Nothing fits? No problem! Even classic bonbonnieres can be turned into an original gift if, instead of ordinary sweets, you fill them with curly gingerbread cookies or cookies with your initials and wedding date written on them. Guests will appreciate single-serve jars of dessert in the form of a cake, cake or yogurt with berries or granola.

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Everyone who has ever attended a wedding as a guest has probably received a beautiful invitation card. But in the last few years, another tradition has become popular, when during the celebration the newlyweds present small gifts to guests, thereby expressing gratitude and best wishes. We offer 13 ideas for souvenirs that can be given as a souvenir of the wedding.

1. Sweet bonbonnieres with personalized cards

The tradition of giving souvenirs to all wedding guests arose in Europe back in the 16th century. We invite you to pay attention to the classic gift option in a purely European style - bonbonnieres , or beautiful boxes with small sweets. It will be even more pleasant for guests if small personalized cards are attached to these cute gifts.

2. Wedding magnets

Magnets can be used not only for wedding invitations, but also as small gifts for all guests. Beautiful magnet with the date of the celebration and the names of the newlyweds – a reminder of a wonderful event that will always be in sight. You can choose a ready-made wedding design or place a photo of the newlyweds on a magnet, write individual wishes and separate words of gratitude for each guest - the choice of options is simply endless.

3. Alcohol miniatures

Guests are unlikely to expect to receive such a gift, but the more likely they are to be pleasantly surprised. If you decide to choose this option, you should order bottles with different contents in accordance with the possible preferences of the guests (even if the miniatures include elite cognac, whiskey, and various liqueurs). And it will be even more interesting to play alcoholic miniatures in one of the competitions - so that all guests get different drinks.

4. Handmade sweets

What guest would not be delighted with a set of exclusive sweets packaged in a beautiful box? It could be classic chocolate, pasta cookies or candies, or it could be completely special delicacies that none of the guests have probably tried before. By the way, decorating sweet gifts is another reason to support the style of the wedding.

5. Hand-made souvenirs

Handmade items are always valued much more than factory-made items, so guests will definitely love cute hand-made souvenirs. Of course, if the bride or groom has certain talents, they can make them themselves - such gifts will be simply priceless. But if there is no time left for handicrafts, you can simply buy souvenirs from other talented craftsmen. By the way, such gifts would be especially appropriate for a wedding in an eco style, as well as in a rustic or boho style.

6. “Embrace” spice set

Symbolic, original and, most importantly, practical - guests will definitely appreciate this approach to choosing a gift. This kitchen set of pepper shakers and salt shakers is not only a reminder of the special date, but also quite a useful stand-alone gift for each invitee.

7. Sets of cards with cartoons of young people

Want to give your guests some fun souvenirs to remember your wedding? Choose this unusual option. Of course, cards with cartoons of the bride and groom will have to be ordered in advance and time spent selecting photographs, but it will be truly exclusive gift from the newlyweds. Several of these sets can be played as prizes in the most fun competition.

8. Wooden coasters

Simple but cute and useful gift– wooden stands for hot dishes, which are sure to find application in every home.

Would be especially good as a gift from newlyweds coasters with warm wishes , decorated in traditional Russian style.

9. Miniature plants in pots

A plant in a pot is a symbolic and beautiful gift that would be especially appropriate for a spring or summer wedding. The pots can be decorated with inscriptions with the names of the newlyweds or the date of the celebration, or they can be decorated in the style of the wedding itself. But remember that not everyone knows how to care for flowers, so you should choose the most unpretentious plants that do not require special conditions.

10. Beautiful mini photo frames

What could be a better reminder of a pleasant event than photographs? Choose small but beautiful and convenient photo frames , and then your gift will definitely be used for its intended purpose. You can present frames specifically for those photographs that were taken at the wedding, marking them with the date of the event or your initials.

11. Candlesticks or scented candles

Ornate candles or candlesticks look great on festive table, so they can be placed in advance in front of each seat. It will be very impressive if you select products that match the theme or main color of your wedding. Such a gift perfectly matches the atmosphere of the holiday and will serve as a wonderful decoration both at the wedding itself and in the home of each of the guests.

12. Beautiful bookmarks

Beautiful bookmark – not just a cute, but also a useful accessory. Today you can even find options with a small photo window that combine both a bookmark and a mini photo frame. If you make custom bookmarks, you can decorate them with romantic wishes or beautiful sayings about love.

13. Bells with inscriptions

A bell is one of the most symbolic wedding gifts. This item can serve as a home talisman: it is believed that a person who passed under the bell fixed above the front door left all bad thoughts and intentions behind the threshold of the house. Therefore, such a gift will be a warm wish for peace and family happiness for each of the guests.

Bells can also be used during the wedding itself: Today, some newlyweds prefer that instead of the usual “Bitter!” a melodic ringing sound was heard. It would be great if these were bells with the inscription “Ring for a kiss,” which literally means “Ring for kisses.”

The central figure of any wedding is the newlyweds. Guests say a lot of warm wishes, compliments, and give gifts. The newlyweds can thank the guests for this not only with delicious food, but also interesting competitions. And there are prizes for competitions.

What to hide - for many it is the opportunity to receive some kind of gift that motivates them to participate in them. The variety of possible rewards for competitions is beyond description. So let's talk about what they can be, how to find good prizes and not spend a fabulous amount on it.

Everyone loves to receive prizes, because everyone is pleased that they were rewarded for something, even if purely symbolically. Incentives can be tangible or intangible.

The first option is the most popular. Of course, this is a separate expense item, but it is much more pleasant for guests to take home a gift that will remind them of the special event. Nobody says that you need to buy expensive things as prizes, just cute little things. The main value is not in the gift itself, but in its meaning, which the toastmaster informs the winner of the competition.

When choosing material prizes, many newlyweds have doubts about their appropriateness. For example, it may seem that giving soap bubbles to a respectable adult man is absolutely ridiculous and may offend him. This is a partly justified opinion, so you should choose gifts depending on age and social status guests.

Intangible prizes, no matter how small, can encourage even inactive guests to take part. An original and interesting encouragement will definitely not go unnoticed. The main thing is to present it correctly.

Non-material prizes may include:

• applause;
• gratitude from the young;
• kiss of the bride or groom;
• ability to include any song in .

Such “gifts” require the use of imagination and also save the budget.

So what to choose - tangible or intangible prizes? Of course, both options have a right to exist. Guests still come to the wedding, first of all, not for prizes, but to congratulate the newlyweds. On the other side, original present will become a pleasant reminder of this solemn event that the guest will take with him. Some gifts can be very useful in everyday life. Yes, and what to hide, even in the most comic competition It's nice to be a winner.

Errors in selection

When choosing wedding prizes, newlyweds often make mistakes. The first and most common of them is buying the same gifts for all guests.. Think for yourself, would you be interested in participating in a competition if you knew in advance that you would receive the same gift as another person? Of course not, it’s much more interesting when the intrigue remains.

The second mistake is too much expensive gifts . Of course, newlyweds buy them with the best intentions, trying to give their guests something useful. However, this can put a person in an awkward position. When he receives, for example, a portable speaker for the most ordinary competition, bewilderment may arise. The person will involuntarily begin to consider himself obliged to you. Therefore, you should choose prizes that are more or less cheap. The main thing is to select even the simplest trinket with soul.


When buying gifts, you should also take care of their appropriateness. Knives, mirrors, watches and the like are completely unsuitable as gifts, because they have a certain symbolic meaning, and many guests may not like it. Also, when choosing gifts, consider whether they will offend people's cultural or religious feelings.

Gifts “for show” are also a very bad idea. You should be very careful when choosing a gift, use your imagination, and not buy the first thing that came to hand. It’s best when you already have a list of competitions ready, and you choose prizes specifically for each of them.

What to give to guests?

Prizes for wedding competitions can be anything, the main thing is that they are appropriate. You should buy gifts in advance so as not to waste time on shopping on the last day.


However, the newlyweds do not always decide which prizes to buy. Quite often the choice is entrusted to the toastmaster. In this case, be sure to check out the list of competitions and prizes to avoid any unpleasant situations.

Useful little things

Gifts for wedding competitions can be sold even in the nearest supermarket. Your own imagination will help you choose them. For example, a chocolate bar can be a nice prize if you give it to a guest with a wish for a sweet life. Go to your local hardware store and you'll see some good prizes there too. For example, a set of hair ties can be a wonderful gift in competitions designed specifically for girls.

Important! You should not give low quality items. Even if the gift is very cheap, it should look decent. There are a huge number of things that you can buy for a ridiculous amount, but play in such a way that all guests will want to get such a thing.

And if you go to a low-price store, which is now available almost everywhere, a huge scope opens up for creative ideas. Here are some of the most simple examples things that can serve as prizes for competitions:

• stationery- pens, rulers, notepads;
• household goods— soap, shampoo or sponge for washing dishes;
• beauty products, which it is advisable to use in competitions for girls - sponges for washing, beautiful hairpins, hand creams;
• kitchen utensils— tea strainers, cup stands, baking tins;
• useful little things— shoehorn, clothespins, silicone cloths for cleaning laptop keyboards;
• Just cute things— soft toys, anti-stress pillows, head massagers.

Many of the listed souvenirs cost less than 100, or even 50 rubles.

Alcohol

If you give alcohol, then only good alcohol. However, not all newlyweds can afford a bottle of expensive cognac, and it is inappropriate to give too expensive gifts. It is optimal to give small bottles (about 200 ml each) good alcoholic drinks, it's inexpensive and quite convenient. If you really want to give a large bottle as a gift, you should organize a special competition for this, where this prize will be a worthy reward.

Sweets - which ones to buy?

If you give guests a delicious candy, a small cake or a lollipop as a prize, it will all be simply eaten, especially if the award is given for. It turns out that the guest will not even take anything with him from the wedding, he will only have time to taste the edible prize.

Note! If you give edible prizes, then only those that cannot be eaten right away, so that the guests have at least something left as a memory of your holiday.

For example, a good gift would be a jar of jam, which, moreover, the presenter will be able to play correctly. Here are some more examples of sweet gifts:

• beautiful packaging of macarons;
• lollipops;
• marmalade;
• cookies in a holiday box.

Handmade

Handmade gifts are not always good. Firstly, handmade items can be quite expensive, in which case they fall into the category of inappropriate gifts that will embarrass the guest. Secondly, a handmade gift made unprofessionally is also unlikely to be appreciated. The exception is if it has some kind of emotional connotation, for example, it was made by a child specifically as a prize.

But, despite these shortcomings, there are plenty of excellent souvenirs among the handmade prizes:

• postcards using scrapbooking technique;
• Stuffed Toys;
• Handmade soap;
• stylish decorative figurines.

Photos

All guests will be pleased to take the photographs with them as a prize. These do not have to be photographs from the wedding; you can also use photographs of memorable moments taken earlier.


One option is photographs of the newlyweds. Please note that only close relatives or friends will be pleased to receive prizes with such photos; others may not appreciate such a gift. Photos do not necessarily have to be printed; you can put them on some souvenirs, for example, magnets.

Another option is to give funny photos of guests. These should be personalized gifts intended for specific people. The photographs can depict significant moments or just some funny shots. Try to choose a photo so as not to offend the person. In this case, competitions need to be tailored to specific people. You can trust this to the toastmaster.

Souvenirs

Wedding gifts with images can be very different; it is not at all necessary to put photographs of the newlyweds or guests on them. They may also contain original inscriptions or congratulations. Texts can be universal or intended for a specific guest. You can put inscriptions on pens, mugs, T-shirts and other things.

Also The prizes may have some kind of symbolism designed specifically for the event. Of course, the presenter must explain to everyone the meaning of the symbols.

Various types of prizes look great cool pictures and inscriptions. Funny picture will definitely lift the spirits of the guests and enliven the event. The main thing is that the picture is not offensive, vulgar or offensive.


Presentations with images can be made in the form of predictions. Then you can arrange not a competition, but a comic fortune-telling. For example, come up with good wishes, which every guest would be pleased to receive.

You can also put text on the prize stating that it was made at your wedding, the date of the event and the location. Of course, this should not be simple, but beautifully designed text.

Cool stuff

It doesn’t hurt to add a little humor to any event program with competitions. You can laugh not only during the competition itself, but also at the gift that comes with it. Examples of cool prizes:

• colorful ties from a carnival store;
• clown noses;
• fan pipes;
• firecrackers.

Original ideas

What gifts are usually given for competitions? Most often, completely ordinary things. But some newlyweds do not want to give something standard, but want to present original prizes to their guests. Such things can also be found for very little money:

• Board games- this is great entertainment for big company guests. They help create a relaxed, comfortable, fun atmosphere at any party. Therefore, a board game as a prize is a wonderful and, moreover, very unexpected option. The stores sell a huge number of small board games, for example, “Mafia”, “Uno” or “Svintus”;
• Beautiful lamp- also a very good and useful gift. In stores you can find lamps with very unusual designs;
• Heating pad with charger function It will not only help you charge your phone at any time, but will also keep you warm in cold weather. This is a very unusual, but at the same time useful prize.

Besides, original prizes may be related to some theme. If the wedding itself is themed, you can tie gifts for guests into this. For example, an original prize at a wedding in Japanese style could be the book “Memoirs of a Geisha.”

Another unexpected gift is a gourmet book. Every country has unusual dishes that are worth trying. This book has a whole list of such dishes with their descriptions and country of origin. Such a prize can motivate a person to make gastronomic discoveries and he will definitely like it.


Of course, there can be much more original, beautiful and unusual prizes for a wedding. These are just a few examples of what you can give. Please note that original gifts often cost an order of magnitude more than ordinary things and they are much more difficult to find, so think in advance where you will look for such prizes.

Package

It’s customary to wrap regular gifts, but should you do the same with prizes for wedding competitions? If the item is already packed, of course not. In addition, packaging is an extra expense. If an item is already beautifully packaged, it is simply not practical to come up with additional wrapping for it.

Important! Under no circumstances should prizes be packaged in regular plastic bags, even if they look decent. It’s better not to wrap them in anything at all, but to give them just like that.

But there are things that are impractical to give without packaging. For example, cakes, Christmas tree decorations, fragile objects. You can come up with original boxes for them, buy beautiful small gift bags or wrap them in paper. Don't buy overly expensive packaging, because the prizes themselves for guests are also usually cheap. Items packaged, for example, in craft paper, colored cardboard gift bags or bright boxes with ribbons look very stylish.

Packaging is also an important part of the gift; if it is intended, then it should look decent.

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Conclusion

You need to choose gifts that are not too expensive, but useful and of high quality. It’s better to do this in advance so that the entire set of prizes for competitions is available in advance, then it will be easier to think through the program. Each thing needs to come up with some meaning and hand it to the person with the right words, then even the cheapest trinket will become a desired prize, and your original approach will encourage guests to participate in competitions.

The tradition of giving souvenirs to wedding guests appeared in our country not so long ago, although in Europe it has been flourishing since the 16th century. Bonbonnieres are very common (from French word"bon-bon" - candy). Goodies with best wishes were placed in boxes or bags.

It will be great if you don’t just put “compliments” from the newlyweds next to the guests’ plates, but turn this ceremony into a fun game. You can do this after presenting gifts to the newlyweds, hang bonbonnieres with personalized postcards on the wedding tree.

At the same time, bonbonnieres can serve as cards for guests; they will also look good on a candy bar and announce to guests that they can pick up their gift at any time.

Decorating gifts for guests in the style of the seasons

Gifts for guests can be designed according to the theme and time of year in which the celebration takes place. The “filling” for bonbonnieres is selected using a similar principle. Let's take a closer look at this issue.

Winter. Decorate gifts in blue, white, silver, blue colors, New Year's themes are also welcome. You can put fruits, Christmas tree decorations, cookies, pastries, symbolic decorations like snowflakes or Christmas trees, stylish magnets and much more in the bonbonnieres.

Autumn. Your shades are gold, red, orange, yellow, marsh. Suitable gifts include freshly prepared jam, honey, candles, fruits, gingerbread cookies, cute handmade souvenirs, and much more.

Spring. Blue, green, white, yellow are the most spring colors. Gifts should also create a suitable mood: small fresh flowers in pots, fragrant candles, bath salts, handmade soap with a pleasant smell are an excellent choice.

Summer. Summer should be bright and colorful, so you are not limited in the choice of colors: red, yellow, lilac, blue, green and other shades are perfect. Gifts can be associated with a marine theme: all kinds of shells, bottles with boats, aromatic oils, sachets with herbs, handmade soap are perfect. You can give berries, fruits, jam and other sweets.

What gifts to give guests from newlyweds

Delicious gifts

• Overseas sweets - nuts, kozinaki, dried fruits, sherbet, Turkish delight and others
• Chocolate, medals or handmade candies - you need to put at least 5 of them. You can decorate them with outlandish patterns, initials of the newlyweds, wishes, and so on;
• Jam, marmalade, confiture, candied fruits, berries, honey, coffee, spices, etc.;
• A bottle of tuning, juice, good wine with a postcard and a reminder of this day, tea, coffee.

Gifts with humor

• Funny newspapers with humorous articles about the newlyweds and guests;
• Edited photographs and collages with humorous captions
• Cartoons and caricatures (if you have a familiar artist, ask him to draw portraits of guests during a buffet or wedding banquet);
• Funny medallions, engravings, magnets and other souvenirs.

For the long memory

Sweets are quickly eaten, but memorable talismans and souvenirs will remain. It can be:

• Mugs, T-shirts with photographs and inscriptions;
• Dishes, magnets, soft toys, key rings;
• Photo frames and photo albums;
• Figurines, stands, candlesticks and more.

Useful gifts and souvenirs

• Cosmetics, bath salts, handmade soap, foam, washcloths;
• Scented candles of various sizes and shapes, sachets with dried herbs, oils;
• Craft kits;
• Kitchen utensils - towels, oven mitts, napkins, plates, etc.;
• Stationery - personalized pens, notepads, pencil sets, notebooks, etc.

Handmade from newlyweds

• Fabric dolls;
• Origami;
• Jewelry, interior items, embroidery, beaded, knitted items;
• Panels, napkins, scarves.

The price of the product is completely unimportant: the main thing is that the gift is chosen with warmth and love, then the guests will be pleased to receive a gift, albeit small, but so dear to the heart!

Gifts for wedding guests have long been one of the main trends. As a rule, these are some kind of miniature trinkets: from edible to useful in everyday life. The purpose of such gifts is to thank the guests for sharing this day with you, and also to leave a souvenir as a souvenir of the wedding.

So that guests do not forget about the origin of the wedding souvenir, it is customary to make a commemorative engraving on the packaging - with your names, initials, date of celebration, etc. You can apply them with a design directly on the packaging, attach them in the form of a tag or sticker.

Where to put gifts for guests at a wedding? There are two options. The first is to place them directly on the table, near the seat of each specific guest. Sometimes souvenirs are placed directly on the plate - thus, even before the banquet begins, pleasant surprises will await your loved ones. The second option is to place all the gifts together on a separate table. In this case, do not forget to sign the gifts so that each guest knows that it is intended for him.

What to give guests at a wedding? When choosing gifts for those invited to the holiday, we suggest focusing on the theme of the holiday. For example, for a wedding in a rustic style, various gifts of nature are ideal - small boxes with seasonal berries or fruits. If the theme of your celebration is travel, please your guests with beautiful packages with shells.

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Sweets

Sweets have become classics for wedding bonbonnieres. The most common option is candy. Chocolate or cream, in dragees or candies - the choice is huge. If desired, you can even order shaped sweets - in the shape of hearts or silhouettes of the newlyweds.

Another no less appetizing option for sweet gifts is baked goods. These could be colored cupcakes, fortune cookies or the now fashionable macarons. Please note that this type of souvenir requires special attention - it is important that they are packed no earlier than the wedding day, otherwise you risk “delighting” your guests with stale pastries.

IN Lately newlyweds began to increasingly give glass jars with sweet contents to wedding guests. They can be filled with natural honey or berry jam and added with cute inscriptions like “Love is sweet” or “Taste our love.”

Cooking sets

Now gaining particular popularity Gift Baskets from the “Do it yourself” category. We propose to continue the theme of goodies and present guests with a small set of ingredients and a recipe. The simplest option is cocoa with marshmallows. In a glass jar or flask, lay out layers of sugar, cocoa, milk powder and the marshmallows themselves. As a result, all you have to do is pour it into a cup, add water - and the drink is ready.

The same principle applies to coffee beans or tea - simply and tastefully. A great way to please guests, while giving them something useful.

Some brides prefer to present more complex dishes. For example, these could be cupcakes or other baked goods. When you choose a recipe for your guest favors, make sure all the ingredients can easily fit into a small package. You won’t give each guest a box of vegetables.

Movie tickets

A more expensive souvenir option, but worth it. You can present each invited person with an open date ticket to a light romantic comedy. This gift option is only relevant if you know all the invitees well. After all, someone may want to go together, while others cannot stand “snotty melodramas.”

Music CDs

The most memorable of all possible gifts for wedding guests. When the sweets have already been eaten and the movie tickets have been used, the music disc will remain on long years. You can fill it with songs that were played at the wedding. And most importantly, the soundtrack for your first dance as spouses.

Seeds or plants

The latest trend in the world of wedding favors for guests is live plants. As a rule, newlyweds choose small pots with ficus, cacti, etc.

You can also combine a botanical theme with the DIY trend and delight your guests with a planting kit. Place a colored pot there, some soil, some seeds and attach a note with the text “Plant one and watch love grow.”

SPA accessories

Spa accessories are a great way to combine business with pleasure. You can present:

• bath salt
• scrub
• candle
• scented pads

We recommend giving preference to handmade products rather than popularized products that can be found in any store. In this way, you will be able to convey to your guests a sense of their own uniqueness.

Stylish accessories

We include in this category of souvenirs things that guests can later wear and not just leave gathering dust in a desk drawer. For example, the fair half of the guest audience can be presented with handkerchiefs with initials embroidered on them or blankets. For men - butterflies to match the wedding color scheme.

This type of gift will cost you a little more than sweets or seeds. However, this way you can be sure that your gift will definitely be useful.

Household gifts

Souvenirs for household use will never lose their relevance. Who said kitchen utensils can't be cute? After all, you can please your guests with a miniature heart-shaped tea strainer. What do you think of the idea of ​​a set of salt and pepper shakers in the shape of doves?

Another option is a small heating pad. It can also be found in the shape of a heart. The place will have a label with the inscription: “Love will warm you in any bad weather.”

Disposable cameras

The Western tradition of presenting disposable cameras gradually migrated to Ukraine. Now newlyweds are increasingly leaving such things for their guests so that they can take pictures as a souvenir of this special day. Thus, you kill two birds with one stone: firstly, you surprise your guests, and secondly, you save the photographer’s time a little.