Who are you doing this for?
If 100% of everything you are doing is for you and only you then why did you invite all of these other people? Because you felt you had to? Or more likely was it that the people you invited mean something to you? I advocate your wedding YOUR way but that doesn't mean that you should set about forcing your guests into some sort of homage to all things YOU! Your wedding YOUR way means that you don't need to follow every trend, every tradition, simply for their own sake. It means that your reception should be a unique representation of who you and your fiance are. That ALSO means that is done with love and a commitment to letting the special friends and family you are including enjoy and celebrate along with you. For example...
No one wants to be stuck listening to another persons i-Pod on shuffle for 5 hours straight. While 2 hours of traditional ethnic music might seem like an homage to your roots it is likely going to be torture for your guests! Guests are going to carry their memories, and their favors, away from your reception. Do you want those to be memories of what fantastic time they had? A fellow DJ I admire, Ken Peterson, has this definition posted on his website www.kensmilestones.com.. "Entertainment The gift you give back to your family and friends."
April's article says
I've been to a lot of weddings. I've been in the bridal parties of a few. Hell, I've even had a couple. And when I look back on them all, some experiences immediately come to mind as being truly exceptional. To a one, those memories were created by brides who did grand things for the people they love.As she points out these don't need to be expensive things, just GRAND things that show that they were a larger part of the planning than how much money might be in the "envelope" in the antique birdcage! Guests want to share in the experience. They want to be a part of the day, not an additional decoration. How are you going to make them feel included? How will you make each and every person feel that they are special?
Not sure? Call me or email me (link is under the "About Me" to the right and on the website at www.jhatchdj.com) and let's talk it over!
April Winchell: Wedding guests are like elephants--they never forget. Answers & Tools: Brides.com
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