{Photo credits:  Top row: Eat, Drink, Chic, Martha Stewart Wedddings; Bottom row:  Amy Atlas}

Tip #4 :  Get busy labeling!

One of the defining characteristics of all those magazine spreads we drool over is the adorable labels.  It may seem like overkill to label items as clear as jelly beans but I promise, your guests will appreciate the guidance. 

On a practical note, with the proliferation of nut allergies these days, labeling is an easy way to prevent a mini-disaster at your wedding!