Guests don’t care about the wedding’s details like we do. But there are certain sentimental aspects that give all of us warm fuzzies. I don’t know about you, but for me, the best weddings are the ones where I come home and I want to fall in love all over again. Here are some things I guarantee they will and won’t remember.

WILL: That the bride looked radiantly blissful and confident in her dress.
WON’T: That the bride was five pounds thinner.

WILL: Vows said with meaning and heartfelt sentiment.
WON’T: Brilliant, original vows that showcased impeccable writing style, but failed to say what you truly mean.

WILL: A fun reception where everyone got a chance to dance and shake their booty without judgment.
WON’T: That every single song you told your DJ to play got played.

WILL: A warm ambience and welcoming decor.
WON’T: The exact flowers used in each centerpiece or that the shade of mauve in the table linens matched the mauve in the napkins.

WILL: That the bride and groom mingled with their guests and had a good time.
WON’T: That the flow of the day did not exactly follow the specified timeline.

WILL: Bridesmaids and groomsmen that were truly happy for the couple.
WON’T: That the bridal party was perfectly matching from head to toe.

And lastly, guests will always remember a happy couple newly married and in love. Because that is definitely something worth remembering. 🙂


(Yes, those are the pretty Penguins. Looking nothing short of perfect at their reception.) Image Source: The Pengys wedding photographer, Sarah K. Chen Photography

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10 Comments

  1. honey my heart

    March 9, 2009

    i like this list, it puts everything into perspective.

  2. Jonezy

    March 9, 2009

    so true!

  3. AmyJean

    March 9, 2009

    Totally agreed! I love this post!
    RelentlessBride

  4. Krista

    March 10, 2009

    Oh dear, I’m sorry to hear you’re having wedding planning issues. 🙁 If you need to vent, you know how to reach me on fb!

  5. Cyd

    March 10, 2009

    Excellent post, m’dear! I love how this just pulls it all into perspective.

  6. My Dream Ring

    March 10, 2009

    I agree 100% this puts things into perspective as we are planning.

  7. LauraAnn

    March 10, 2009

    I completely agree with what you said in this post. My mom keeps reminding me of this when I start to get stressed over little things. It definitely helps to be reminded of this from time to time! Great post!

  8. Once A Bride

    March 10, 2009

    I am glad you posted this…sometimes we all have the tendency to focus on the wrong things…

  9. -J.Darling

    March 10, 2009

    Very true. I’ve never come away from a wedding and thought, “Scoff! How dare they not have chair covers for my but fat behind!” But I have come away with careful observations of the people. Especially the bride and groom. How does she look? I mean, yes, the dress is one thing but how did she LOOK? What did the groom look like gazing at his bride? Did they look like deer in headlights? Could I tell by his/her facial expression that this other person just made them the happiest person alive?
    That’s what I’d rather see in a wedding – no matter how posh, or humble the surroundings.

  10. gangsta bride

    March 23, 2009

    Amen girl!

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