they complain about the children
2006-12-19 16:36:19 · 23 answers · asked by annjilena 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Do you know something I think guests are ungrateful, these people are supposed to be your friends and family, the ones who care about you and support you, if anyone moans at my wedding next year, about anything that is not justified they are coming off the Christmas card list. We are not having a gift list, I do not expect any of my guests to buy me anything at all, in fact if anyone asks we will ask them to make a donation to our chosen charity if they so wish, but if I am not expecting or asking people for gifts then they should not be so ungrateful as to moan at being given free food and champagne for the night. As a guest you are there to witness the marriage, not to be fed and watered with luxury foods all night!!
2006-12-19 20:26:06 · answer #1 · answered by sparkleythings_4you 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have never heard a guest complain that there were children at the wedding. I have, however, heard LOTS of guests complain that the children weren't invited.
The complain that the food is cold when they get it. That it's just plain old chicken again. That the cake takes too long to be served. That there's too many "special dances"...all they want to see is the first dance, daddy/daughter/, and sometimes the mother/son dance. That the drinks are too weak. That there is a tip jar left on the counter. That they have to pay for drinks.
But most especially, that there is too long of a gap between the ceremony end time and the reception start time.
2006-12-19 16:40:18 · answer #2 · answered by Pink Denial 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
actually, I have never had a guest complain about the children - I have had lots complain about not having their children allowed. One things MANY people complain about is the guest book and receiving lines because they are so long and boring. Another common complaint is all the empty time between the ceremony and reception while the couple are taking photos. All these things can be avoided with proper planning.
2006-12-20 01:41:21 · answer #3 · answered by Chrys 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They complain about not being greeted by the couple or family. Seating, lighting, music, time it takes for the servers to come to their table or for their table to be called. Sitting too close to the DJ and speakers. Not getting a goody bags with a slice of the wedding cake inside. Single people complain about the special note at the bottom that advises that children are not invited. Having to bring their invitation in order to get in. Too many people being packed into the church or reception area.
The couple taking too long to give thank you cards.
Each person will have a complaint about something. You will not be able to please everyone. They want to have a gripe. Just do your best to make it comfortable and nice but don't stress about it too much. Ask your family and friends to listen for complaints and offer assistance or resolution whenever possible. That way it doesn't all fall on your wedding couple.
2006-12-19 16:59:18 · answer #4 · answered by ☺Inquisitive 1☺ 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've heard guest that complain that it was 'adults only' and that the ceremony went too long. Those are the only ones that I can relate with. The other ones are too snobby, like the bride's maid's dresses and their styles or the food at the reception. Those things are personal to the couple- to-be and whomever is paying for it. People feel better when children are invited because it gives a sense of joy.
2006-12-19 16:50:19 · answer #5 · answered by sweetiethatcares 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never complained about children at a wedding nor at a reception. In fact they seem to enjoy themselves the most out of everyone present.
I have however, complained about other adult guests. Like the girl friends of the bride who show up in mini skirts and no panties. Or the drunk father in law who made an A** of himself with a speech. Or the male friends of the groom who started a strip tease for the brides mother.
I've been to some truly horrible receptions. And all of the horrible things that have happened were the adults fault.
2006-12-19 16:45:26 · answer #6 · answered by Poppet 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Being bored. Many guests complain about a wedding being boring. Trying to accommodate all types of people into one event is very difficult, but it can be done.
2006-12-19 22:54:23 · answer #7 · answered by Hudson Valley Ceremonies 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most wedding guest complain about the food and music, The food because of to hot to cold and to spicy, The music because of it was to loud or you could not here it well or they did not play any good music
2006-12-19 16:55:37 · answer #8 · answered by Ms. Nikki 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know they complain when the pics take to long after the ceremony and they are waiting for the bride and groom to arrive at the reception to get the party started.
2006-12-19 17:09:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd like to think of it as things not going as planned instead of complaining. But @ my bestfriend's wedding we didn't get served dinner til 10pm, when the reception started @ 7pm, that was pretty crappy. I also think keeping a good variety of music helps. I don't think that the reception should be just one type of music.
2006-12-20 03:15:37 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋