Weddings are A HUGE investment of time and money. We 100% agree. Our advice as a professional wedding planner and photographer? Don’t waste your time and money on the things that your guests don’t care about. And trust us - there are things they don’t care about. In fact, in this episode, we list 7 things your wedding guests don’t care about… and 1 thing they absolutely do. Spoiler alert: Joe and Tessa are NOT on the same page about what guests care about so listen in, and let us know what you think. Are you Team Joe? Or Team Tessa?
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The 7 Things Your Wedding Guests Don’t Care About
- Your guests don’t care about fancy invitations: People are opting to send online invitations, however traditional, formal weddings still prefer real invitations. JOE’s TIP: Print 1 copy of your invitation suite for photos, that’s it.
- Your guests don’t care about favors and welcome bags: Welcome bags tend to have a lot of trinkets that no one wants or needs. Does anyone need another canvas tote? Save your money, save the planet. TESSA’S TIP ON FAVORS: If you want favors, choose food vs custom items. Keep it simple - Reeses peanut butter cups as favors? HELL YES! Don’t spend a lot of money on items your guests won’t appreciate, like wooden dolphins. (Listen to the episode for the full story… IYKYK)
- Your guests don’t care about your choreographed first dance: While you and your significant other care about the first dance, your guests won’t care. Do it if you want it, but your guests will be fine either way.
- Your guests don’t care about your slideshow: Things can go very wrong with a 15-20 minute slideshow. It’s long, guests get bored, and are only looking for themselves in pictures. JOE’S TIP: Run the slideshow in a corner, or during dinner, so guests can passively watch it.
- Your guests don’t care about cake: According to Joe, your guests don’t like or don’t want to eat the wedding cake. Tessa completely disagrees. TESSA’S TIP: Cut your cake earlier in the evening so guests can eat it for dessert.
- Your guests don’t care about your guest book: Traditional guests books aren’t necessary anymore - we don’t need addresses! Signature guest books, posters to sign, jenga blocks, etc are important to the couple, not to the guests.
- Your guests don’t care about the bouquet toss and garter toss: Guests don’t want to catch the bouquet or garter, it’s awkward.
What Your Wedding Guests DO Care About
TESSA’S TIP AS A WEDDING PLANNER: Your guests will care about assigned seating. It removes the awkwardness of trying to find a seat, putting grandma at a table in the front, and making sure everyone has a place.
JOE'S TIP AS A WEDDING PRO: Uncle Jerry doesn't care about assigned seating... he's way more concerned about what's on the buffet.
So what do you think... Are you Team Tessa? Or Team Joe?
MORAL OF THE STORY
Weddings are expensive. Spend your money on the things that are important to YOU. Focus your time and energy on the details that YOU care about. These are the things your guests will remember…
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