7 Parts Of A Wedding Your Guests Definitely Don’t Enjoy, And What You Can Do Differently To Help Them Have A Good Time
There’s so much to enjoy about weddings, from getting to meet new people to indulging in the food and drink. Of course, who doesn’t love celebrating at a giant party?
Although weddings may be heaps of fun, there are several things that wedding guests secretly detest. To ensure everyone has a blast at your wedding, avoid these seven pet peeves that really get on guests’ nerves.
Too Many Long Speeches
Long speeches don’t appeal to the guests. When every bridesmaid wants a turn at the mic to share a personal anecdote and the best man drones on about a drunken college adventure that takes forever to get to the point, people are bound to grow weary.
While it’s entertaining and heartwarming to hear a story about the couple everyone is celebrating, most guests won’t understand the inside jokes and, therefore, lose interest quickly.
So put a limit on the length and number of toasts to allow your guests to appreciate speeches that are short and sweet.
Waiting In Line
Guests don’t want to wait in line for food, drinks, photo booths, restrooms, or anything. They came to your wedding to celebrate you and mingle with other people, not waste time standing around. If possible, set up two locations to reduce the amount of waiting time.
Group Dances
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Organized dances may seem like a necessity at weddings. Almost every wedding that’s ever occurred has never failed to hold group dances. But just because group dances are common doesn’t mean they’re a good idea to include. Many guests do not enjoy group dances because they can be awkward.
Guests just want a chance to bust their own moves on the dance floor. So think twice before adding songs like The Electric Slide and The Cupid Shuffle to your playlist. Instead, consult your DJ for tunes that will get the crowd going.
Sitting In A Spot With A Bad View
If your guests can’t even see the ceremony, what was the point of them attending in the first place? So make sure each seat isn’t blocked by a massive floral arrangement or any structures that might prevent them from feeling like a part of the action.
Uncomfortable Weather Conditions
Unfortunately, no one can control the weather. But what you can control is the comfort of your guests. Always have a backup plan for moving your wedding indoors if need be, and prepare for any possible climate conditions.
For example, if you’re having an outdoor summer ceremony, provide fans and easy access to water so your guests can keep cool.
Bad Timing
Before setting a date for your wedding, make sure it won’t fall around the time of a major event like the Super Bowl. Even if you may not find it to be a big deal, some of your attendees might.
Limited Food
If there’s one thing you shouldn’t cheap out on at your wedding, it’s the food. Salads and fruit platters are simply not enough to fill your guests’ bellies.
Have popular items on the menu and let guests select what they want when they RSVP for your wedding. Buffets are another great option so that everyone can choose according to their specific tastes.
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