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What in the world could they have been thinking?
Definitely words you DONT want to hear your guests uttering at your wedding. But despite your best intentions, sometimes things slip through the cracks. Sometimes you make a really silly mistake that, if you had just stopped and thought about it for a few minutes, never would have happened. The problem is that many brides and grooms are so darn busy trying to manage everything else thats going on from housing out-of-town guests to dealing with last-minute cancellations or additions to the guest list -- they simply overlook the obvious. Thats when smart people wind up making really stupid mistakes. Here are seven common slip-ups that can ruin an otherwise perfect ceremony.
1. Failing to Thank the Guests
They came to the wedding. They brought gifts. They stopped and congratulated you and took time out of their busy lives to help you celebrate the joining of you and your beloved in a new life together. Dont leave the reception hall without saying thank you!
2. Speaking While Intoxicated
This one should be a new form of misdemeanor. If your wedding traditions include the bride or groom making a speech to the assembled guests, do it before you enjoy the free bar. Youll be thankful later when you watch the wedding videos, and you wont have to apologize to people you dont remember insulting.
3. Beware the Infamous Wardrobe Malfunction
Black underwear, white dress. It was a bad idea in elementary school, and its still a bad idea today. Check in a mirror in various lighting situations to make sure that your dress isnt sheer or invisible in certain conditions prior to the ceremony. If you are renting a tux, check it for rips and make sure you have it fitted before you bring it home. Also, black is the only acceptable color for a tuxedo.
4. Late to the Altar
Not only is this one inconsiderate to the guests and your soon-to-be spouse, but it also wreaks havoc on your vendors. Ice sculptures melt, food gets cold, and photographers lose needed time to
pose people and get those still shots for memory albums. The only reason you should ever be late to your own wedding would be something completely beyond your control like a force of nature.
5. Running out of Food/Drinks
You made the guest list. You know how many people you expect to be there. Running out of food is a good way to make sure your guests feel unappreciated and is inexcusable. This is not the place to save money. Make sure you have enough dinner and drinks for all who are expected to attend; its better to throw some away than have hungry guests and nothing to feed them.
6. Know Where the Ring Is Before Walking Down the Aisle
It happens more than you might think. The best man is supposed to be holding the rings, and he leaves them in his other coat. The bride expects them to be brought on a pillow but the ring-bearer is only eight and thought they were golden Barbie doll crowns. Do one more spot check for the rings before you start down the aisle and you wont have to worry about an awkward moment and a ruined ceremony.
7. Inviting Your Ex Without Telling Anyone
Unless there is an extremely good reason for inviting your ex-boyfriend or ex-wife, dont do it. It makes everyone uncomfortable. A close corollary to this is not letting members of the wedding party know what your betrotheds name is (yes, it sounds unbelievable but it DOES happen). If you have not been engaged for a long time, or you recently ended a long-standing relationship prior to your wedding and your wedding party isnt familiar with your intended, make sure you introduce them. You dont want to deal with a wedding toast to you and your ex-girlfriend because the best man didnt know your brides name!
About the Author
Chris Simeral is the creator of The Ultimate Wedding Vow Toolkit, the wedding-coordinator-approved home-study course for couples personalizing or renewing their wedding vows. Sign up for the free wedding vow mini-course at href="http://www.weddingvowtoolkit.com/">http://www.weddingvowtoolkit.com.
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