How to deal with other special days, like birthdays, on your wedding day

By Jennifer Giuliano

There are so many details in picking out the right date for your wedding: how much time do you need to plan, what dates are available, when can you get time off from work? So, sometimes, when you pick the perfect day, it matches up with someone else’s important day, like a birthday or anniversary. What do you do?

The best thing to do is acknowledge it. For a loved one’s birthday, you can have a lot of fun with a special cupcake with a candle. Work with your DJ or band ahead of time and have everyone sing “Happy Birthday.” If it’s a child’s birthday, perhaps they get a small gift at their place setting. If you find out that day that it’s someone’s birthday, take a moment to mention it to the DJ or band, they can make a quick announcement. It will make your guest feel special that you’ve taken time to celebrate them, as well.

If it’s another couple’s anniversary, perhaps you can have the DJ or band play their first-dance song. If it’s a song you hate, or it’s just not danceable, it can be played during the dinner hour. If you have many couples, have a spotlight dance for them. Again, the simplest way is to have the DJ make an announcement.

Even taking just five minutes out of your big day will mean a lot to your guests!