If you read this headline and felt a little annoyed, we don’t blame you. Each bride is unique, so why should she need a certificate from the ‘aunties and uncles’ of the society confirming she is behaving ‘bride-like’? Whatever that means, right? This is 2019, the age of driverless cars and cyber currency , no one needs judging, especially not you. As a confident woman of today, you deserve a wedding, just the way you dreamt it. But even with all that self assurance, the butterflies in the tummy don’t quite go away in a big occasion like this. What should you do to make your guests happy yet retain your originality? Look no further, we’ve got your back partner!
1.Be punctual
There is some charm to coming last and making a grand entry on your big day, no doubt, but how much is too much? Keeping your guests (and your poor groom) waiting for an hour or more reflects badly on you. As the clock ticks away, the topics will run out and soon patience will too. When you do turn up eventually, you might not be greeted with the same kind of enthusiasm your guests had for you just an hour earlier. To remedy this, make sure to draw up schedules in such a way that you always have buffer time for each activity. That way if your make-up ends up taking longer or if you get stuck in traffic on your way to the venue, you have the cushion of the extra time. Consider wedding services when it is a too busy of a wedding, make sure to check out photography packages for wedding, reception, engagement and prewedding photography at PartyOne. Worst case scenario, if you are unable to make it on time due to unavoidable circumstances, keep the people at the venue informed. Arranging a DJ sound sets could make the crowd occupied for a while. Photobooth for kids would keep them entertained while live wedding orchestra is in the background.
2.Brush up on names
In an ideal world your wedding would have only the handful of people who you truly love. Reality however, is quite stark! From the retired colleagues of your dad, your brother’s gym friends to people you have no idea how you are related to, your wedding will have an interesting mix of guests. You may know most by face but remembering their names, their jobs or kids is altogether a different matter. You could just smile and say a generic ‘How are everyone at home ?” and get away but that way you lose out on an important opportunity to make a deep impression. As you sit down with your family and friends to prepare the guest list, take the time to brush up on what your guests are upto. That way, when you ask them a specific question about their job or family member, they will feel pleased that you took the effort to remember them. You know what that means? Brownie points!!
3.Paying special attention to the elders of the family
If there is only one rule you want to follow from this whole list, let it be this one. You may already be a big hit with your to-be husband’s friends and colleagues but don’t make the mistake of assuming you have “arrived” into his little world. For all the transformation in the world today, some things never change, like the influence of elders on a family dynamic, esppecially at mehandi, or sangeeth. With their experience, years of toiling hard for the family, these elders naturally have a strong say in matters which means do not mess with them! Make special efforts to ensure all seniors are welcomed personally and their needs are well met. Meet them, take their blessings and listen to their wise words. Older people are a delight to listen to and a valuable resource in understanding the new family you are about to enter.
4.Having a solid team around you
We are all for an active bride who can do anything – from changing a light bulb to organizing the sangeet while wearing the wedding trousseau with bridal makeup. Kudos if that multi-tasker is you. But this isn’t always a good thing. When the bride has to keep scooting around from place to place to put out fires, it shows mismanagement. It puts a question mark on the ability of the people managing the function, also emcee could be engaging the crowd. That’s the last thing you need. How do you counter this? By having a team of people who you can trust. Don’t go by films where the bride is forever surrounded by her friends whose only job seem to be to giggle! Divide your tasks among your friends in advance so each knows what role they are playing and how they can tackle any issues that arise unexpectedly. Goes without saying, choose your team well! Don't forget to capture your memories by hiring a candid wedding photographer whole is all around the wedding.
5.Saying thank you
You present your finest best- silver cutlery, imported wine and exotic dishes from your native state but what’s this, you hear your guests weren’t that happy after all. Well, ladies, the truth is that no matter how much effort you put into your wedding, you can’t please everyone, but to please a teenagers and adults foodtruck is a best option. That doesn’t mean you don’t try though! One of the simplest and most effective ways to make your guests happy is by thanking them. Yes, it’s that easy! Guests usually come up to say goodbye before they leave and instead of just letting them go, spare a moment to ask them if they had a good meal. Thank them for taking time out for the occasion and express your wish to host them at your new household sometime in the future. This personal touch is sure to melt the hearts of even the strongest cynics out there and give you exactly what you hope – a happy guest at your wedding.
Involving fun wedding services could get you laid back. As the bride, all eyes will be on you and that’s not a bad thing at all! Who doesn’t like to be the Queen of the day? A little warmth, a little empathy and a big smile is all you need in your pocket to win people over. Looking for some more wedding related tips? Check out PartyOne blog.