On yourwedding day, you and your partner get to call all the shots. Planning to wear a camouflage dress? Interesting choice, but go ahead. Pressuring your guests into buying gifts that cost at least $1,000? Probably wouldn’t recommend it, but I can’t stop you! Hosting the ceremony on a trampoline? Just be careful not to fall down!
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We’ve all been to aweddingor two where the bride and groom made some questionable choices. Perhaps they demanded that all guests dress to fit a very specific color scheme, or they informed guests on the day of that they would be expected to pay for their food and drinks at the reception. We tend to overlook these annoyances when we’re celebrating people we love, but it’s a lot easier to judge strangers online for making bizarre choices at their weddings…The photos on this list might give you strong secondhand embarrassment, but spreading awareness about bad bridal behavior might convince some couples to tone it down. Your wedding should absolutely be a wonderful day that you remember for the rest of your life, but it should be a great memory for all involved. And if your best friends are pouting the whole time because you forced them to get hair cuts for the ceremony or spend $500 on shoes, your priorities might be a little bit out of whack.
We’ve all been to aweddingor two where the bride and groom made some questionable choices. Perhaps they demanded that all guests dress to fit a very specific color scheme, or they informed guests on the day of that they would be expected to pay for their food and drinks at the reception. We tend to overlook these annoyances when we’re celebrating people we love, but it’s a lot easier to judge strangers online for making bizarre choices at their weddings…
The photos on this list might give you strong secondhand embarrassment, but spreading awareness about bad bridal behavior might convince some couples to tone it down. Your wedding should absolutely be a wonderful day that you remember for the rest of your life, but it should be a great memory for all involved. And if your best friends are pouting the whole time because you forced them to get hair cuts for the ceremony or spend $500 on shoes, your priorities might be a little bit out of whack.
“When it comes to gifts, we tell our brides-to-be to always think of their registry as a treasure map for their guests. Provide a variety of price points to make everyone comfortable,” she shared. “And if Aunt Marge gifts you a third toaster, smile, thank her, and quietly handle the return. Nobody needs to know about the great toaster swap of 2024. By the way – we created a fun guide oncurating a wedding registryfor the home of your dreams.”
“Just remember, these wedding guests are your friends and family who love you enough to wear matching outfits,” the expert added. “Appreciate their effort, don’t turn them into personal assistants, and remember they have lives (and wallets) too.”
We also asked the wedding expert how friends and family members can know when it’s time to speak up and try to reign in the bride and groom. “When the bride or groom’s requests start sounding like they belong in a royal decree, it’s time to step in,” Jhona says. “Close family or friends are the best candidates to have ‘the talk.’ Pick a moment when the bride or groom isn’t mid-meltdown — preferably over a calming cup of tea or a stiff drink.”
Jhona says that, yes, the wedding is all about the happy couple. “But let’s not forget about the lovely folks who are there to celebrate your love. Your guests have put in effort to be there—time, travel, and probably a new pair of shoes,” she explained. “Make sure they’re well-fed, entertained, and can hear the vows without needing binoculars and a sound system worthy of Coachella.”
Jhona also added that we should never underestimate the power of appreciation. “Gratitude is your best accessory,” the expert says. “Thank your guests, your vendors, and especially the person who managed to find your lost ring. A simple ‘thank you’ can make everyone feel like they’re part of something special.”
Finally, Jhona urges couples not to lose sight of what the day is really about: your love and commitment. “No one will remember if the napkins were periwinkle or powder blue, but they’ll remember the heartfelt vows and the epic dance moves,” she told Bored Panda. “Many guests appreciate these days eco-friendly weddings, so if you can - add some sustainable elements to make your wedding a bit ‘Greener.’ Here are sometips and ideas for a sustainable wedding.”
Also, did I mention you’re cooking for everyone?
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The one in red pants continued to be trashy the night of the wedding as most of the guests partied with the newlyweds at their house.
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