Top Wedding Complaints Part 2

This is part 2 of our Top Wedding Complaints blog post series. If you missed part 1, check it out here.

6. Disorganization

A wedding planner is highly encouraged to ensure that your event goes off without a hitch. If you do not want to spring for a wedding planner you will most likely at the very least, need a day of coordinator to make sure that all of your plans are properly executed. Be sure that the person you hire is reputable. Try to attend one of their events to see their style before booking them or speak to some of their previous clients. Securing a good wedding planner can help you save thousands if they are connected in the industry with other wedding professionals and venues. A disorganized wedding can drive guests crazy and may cause some to leave prematurely.

7. Lack of Interaction with the Couple

Most couples are extremely busy on their wedding day and they are preoccupied with each other and all of the typical things that go on, such as pictures, cake cutting, dances, etc. However, most guests expect to at least be greeted and thanked by the couple at some point during the day. Some couples handle this aspect right after the ceremony with a receiving line. Others wait until a pause in events at the reception to walk around and say thank you. Either way, it is essential to interact at some point with as many as your guests as you can. If you have a large wedding, consider splitting the room up with your groom.

8. Dress Codes

Here and there we see couples deciding to have an all white wedding or some other color specific theme. Some couples even decide to do a specific theme and have it carried out through the wedding party and their guests, such as a Gatsby themed wedding. The biggest suggestion for this area is to know your guests and audience. Are you inviting people who will find it exciting to engage in your wedding by wearing a certain color or theme? Or will your guests find it difficult and frustrating to comply to your request? Know your audience but also offer some flexibility for guests who may not have or who may not want to dress a specific way.

9. Traveling between Venues

Some of your guests may already be traveling from far to attend your event. The last thing they want to do is have to drive over 45 minutes from your ceremony venue to your reception venue. The easiest way to solve this problem would be to have your ceremony and reception at the same venue. If you must have a different location, try to limit the amount of travel time or provide the transportation.

10. Seating Issues

Many couples grapple with the seating at their wedding. If they do assigned seating there is always the potential that people will not like where they are seated or who they are seated with. If you do not do assigned seating there is the potential that someone who is important may not get a seat at all or that they may end up being seated in a far off corner. Some couples reconcile this by doing limited seating. In other words, they have a certain number of reserved tables for family and close friends and then offer free seating for every one else. There is a potential that even with this method, someone may feel that they are special enough to be in the reserved section and will be insulted to learn that they are not. You have to truly know your guests and be confident in whatever decisions you make regarding seating. Make sure your wedding planning or coordinator is clear about what you all want and is able to effectively execute the plan.

11. No Thank You Card

Most guests want to be acknowledged for their contribution to your big day. Particularly if they traveled far and purchased a gift. The least you can do is send a note saying thank you. The good thing is that most people do not expect this to be done immediately but it should be done within the first few months after your wedding.

What do you think about our list of the top wedding complaints? Do you have more to add? Do you feel like some of these would not be an issue for your guests? Have you experienced some of these situations yourself at previous weddings and events?