As we're planning maybe this will put things in perspective. What things do you really notice at a wedding and what really doesn't catch your attention?
Things I notice
The food - quality, amount, if there's a veggie option Viennese and Cocktail Hours The service from waitstaff good.bad, etc If the Band or DJ was good or bad How beautiful the bride looks (She's always gorgeous!) The fit of gowns and tuxes (I'm particular about that kind of stuff) OOT bags and what they contain Programs Centerpieces (not bo-ks though) The formality of the invitation and STD
Things I don't notice at all:
window treatments, carpeting, linens whether or not the BMs are all wearing the same shoes, necklace, earrings, whatever whether or not the favor matches the 'theme' It also takes me awhile to even notice if there is no favor The cake. I think they're so pretty, but to ask me a month later what the cake looked like, I'd have NO idea
HTH!
ssdbk
Posted:
Member since
Re: What do you notice at a wedding?
I notice lots of details but some are less important.
I don't care if the cake is very plain.
Don't care if BMs have matching shoes, jewelry or hairstyles.
Do care if waitstaff is good.
CH food better be great but the main course is not very important to me!!!!
Love to look at flowers.
Usually remember what the favors were.
I love bridal gowns and sometimes like to try to guess ahead of time what style a bride will select.
The overall feel, festive and fun, is what I like to see.
ohhh, 4 more weeks for me!!!
JennJay
Posted:
Member since
Re: What do you notice at a wedding?
I always notice if there is good music so I can dance.
12-3Princess
Posted:
Member since
Re: What do you notice at a wedding?
the only things I consistently remember are:
the groom's face when the bride walked down the aisle
how happy they looked
the food
the band or dj and how much fun I had dancing
where my table was
that's pretty much it
sarahthegreat
Posted:
Member since
Re: What do you notice at a wedding?
wow - i notice nothing. i can't remember the cp's my cousin used for her wedding 3 years ago - i mean i remember it had the theme tied into it somehow, but don't ask me what it was.
i notice the food only b/c i'm eating it and if its crappy, then i'll be more inclined to remember the wedding.
PeterNChris
Posted:
Member since
Re: What do you notice at a wedding?
Definitely the facial expression of the bride and groom. I love that part!
I am probably not in the majority here, but I look forward to a good dinner. CH I am busy talking and drinking. The service is VERY important. If they wait until EVERYONE is finished , then clear the tables. I also like when the servers have a drink for you without having to ask. Flowers I could not care. They all look pretty, except those huge displays. Favors?? I hardly take them. I look for people dancing and if the music is appropriate. Now that I am engaged I am sure I will look in greater detail. I love a themed wedding with subtle touchings.
