Top 10 Wedding Guest Complaints

Your wedding is about you and your fiancé getting married and sharing your love and commitment with those around you. However, your guests' enjoyment is paramount to that experience. Here are the most common gripes we've heard throughout the years (and how to pre-empt them).

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9. The Waiting Game

I once attended a wedding where the cocktail hour became two-and-a-half hours long because the bride and groom wanted more photos in the moonlight.

How to deal: If you're unable to hold the ceremony and reception within two hours of each other, make other accomodations for your guests. For example, my reception site has a waiting area where drinks and light refreshments will be served
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9. The Waiting Game
I once attended a wedding where the cocktail hour became two-and-a-half hours long because the bride and groom wanted more photos in the moonlight.

How to deal: If you're unable to hold the ceremony and reception within two hours of each other, make other accomodations for your guests. For example, my reception site has a waiting area where drinks and light refreshments will be served for early birds. If your reception/ceremony space is sprawled out, consider using sign posts to direct guests to necessary landmarks, like the dance floor and bathroom.

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