WEDDING GUESTS YOU WON’T WANT
It’s the wedding month and for some couples set to tie the knot, lots of work need to be done. But before anything else, better start working on that guest list and filter the ones you don’t want to have. After all, weddings are about the newly wedded couple and creating happy memories for them to bring for the long ride. So, here’s a list of wedding guests you don’t want to have inspired by movie titles because let’s face it, their antics are still kind of entertaining to look at.
Friend Requests
Mostly composed of the younger generation, these are the ones who are very trigger happy when it comes to their mobile phones and love taking insta-worthy photos the whole day. Weddings are the best time to capture picture perfect moments, so expect them to crowd the aisle and be on their phones the whole event as they upload their #weddingday, #happy and #feelingblessed hashtags on social media.
Tip: It’s difficult to avoid these kinds of people altogether so it’s best to simply inform all guests of the fact that paid photographers are available. It’s also a good choice to take advantage by giving them the hashtag of the wedding and trace all the photos taken on the wedding day. Most importantly, always prohibit them from crowding the aisle; a quick reprimand or a written notice may be just as effective.
Wedding Crashers
Weddings are expensive and guests are very meticulously selected. Even planning the seating arrangement is not a walk in the park but most of the time, lots of people make it inside without being invited. It’s okay if they wish to witness the vows and just be there for the emotional ride but it’s not best if they stick around for the reception. They’re called crashers because they often ruin the seating arrangement and the head count for the food and giveaways. Worst of all, they join in the photos of the newly wedded couple they do not even know.
Tip: Avoid them by making the guests bring their respective invitations or prepare a guest list to be ticked off at the entrance of the reception. It might sound a bit strict not to let them in the party but it’s not their moment: it’s yours.
The Crazy Exes
Weddings are symbolic celebrations of moving forward. However, lots of people just simply can’t. Being friends with an ex-boyfriend/girlfriend may be a good thing (Good for you! You’re winning in life) but it doesn’t work for a lot of people especially the crazy ones so it’s best not to invite them to the wedding. Take note, the category is “crazy” which means maybe the breakup was just recent, maybe the breakup was not mutual, and maybe lots of regrets happened during that relationship. The point is that lots of emotions are still going on and sending an invitation thinking it’s the polite thing to do is a very wrong move. Some of them might not even attend simply because of the fact that it’s not a good idea. Maybe they do attend because they don’t want to be rude either but there’d be a lot of awkward moments, regrets, memories and so many emotions you don’t want on your wedding day. The last thing anyone wants is someone to actually speak up when the priest says, “Speak now or forever hold your peace.” Make it easy for everyone by not sending an invite at all.
The Drunken Masters
These are the people who can’t handle their drinks and are known very well as masters of drinking liquor. These are the types who love getting drunk and display hundreds of talents whenever they do. If it’s entertaining then by all means include them in the guest list but
Tip: If they are close friends and could not possibly be removed from the guest list, it is highly suggested not to serve them alcoholic drinks or to keep the liquor served at a certain limit. We want everyone to remember this day, not for guests to drown in alcohol and forget.
Pick-up artists
These are the ones who go hunting for hook-ups during occasions like weddings. They could be the single friends who want to take a shot at forever because seeing one getting married at the altar just gives them hope. The downside is that they do it on a daily basis, attending one wedding after another like a predator hunting for prey. They could possibly be the ones getting married next or not but the best choice is to take precaution and keep them away from the guests so that no emotional breakdowns happen so that the wedding would also bring them good memories.