A small detail: Thank your guests

If you are having an intimate reception leave a handwritten note at each place setting. Thank them for being there for your big day. Your guests will really appreciate the sentiment.

A small detail: Heirlooms

For a wonderful heirloom, have your names engraved on a sterling cake knife. It can be passed on to siblings, children and grandchildren, all adding their names when they use it as their "something borrowed or something old."

A small detail: Use your dress for cake inspiration

Take a piece of fabric from your dress or a picture of it to share with your bakery for inspiration when making cake. He or she can pull out details from your dress and use them in your cake.

A small detail: Hire a seamstress

Consider hiring an independent tailor to alter your dress. Their fees are usually cheaper than using a bridal boutique.

A small detail: Display your bridesmaid bouquets

After the ceremony and photos the bridesmaid's bouquets often get tossed on a table and forgotten. How about showcasing the flowers for your guests to enjoy? Display some empty vases on the wedding party table that the bridesmaids can use for their bouquets. *Photo courtesy of DIY Wedding Supplies.