Well, your digging day is here and you have been assured that everything is in place and that the ceremony will go smoothly. As confident as you are on the venue staff, wedding planner, caterer, florist, and photographer, you are not quite sure of some of your wedding guests. It can be stressful to think that the unpredictable or unpleasant and predictable behavior of your guests can leave a black eye on your wedding day memories. Even though your family and friends lists are full of interesting characters, hopefully you don’t have many of the following worst wedding guests:
Crazy mother-in-law. Yes, the one who sobs uncontrollably and is quick to point out flaws in everything from the bride’s dress, to other guests and in-laws, to the ceremony and the newly established marriage.
Inappropriate father-in-law. In-laws don’t tend to be that emotional, but they can still show their disgust. They may prematurely take advantage of the elder leniency exception when they drop inappropriate comments, remarks, and jokes. After their tirade, they can spend the rest of the ceremony in a peaceful sleep, letting the special occasion slip by.
Emotionless dad and girlfriend. Your dad and his girlfriend (if your parents are separated or divorced) are prohibited from showing any emotion or any indication that they are having fun.
Emotional mom. Some moms can’t hide their excitement and will cry every moment of the wedding. To better cope with their emotions, most will resort to exerting control over their wedding or will turn to the bottle to drown their emotions.
Bridesmaids-Zillas. You really love and respect your bridesmaids. However, the emotions and responsibility of the day and their coveted positions can cause them to act strangely out of character. Some can become demanding and entitled monsters, while others accept your request to be your maid of honor, either out of obligation or for some other ulterior motive.
Maid of Honor (Privilege). You have chosen your best friend whom you have known since you were born as your maid of honor. You have put trust and confidence in her. However, she is not bridesmaid material. The pressure can lead her to go on a power journey where she will manipulate, constantly complain about everything, make excuses, make unsolicited comments, yearn to be the center of attention, and put her wants and needs before the bride’s.
Groomsmen Fraternity. You have a unique bond with the men at your wedding; so much that you are like brothers. As close as you are, you know they love alcohol almost as much as your friendship. This means that they will probably be satisfied when your speeches take place. Just hope they don’t share X-rated blackmail speeches.
He’s not your brother’s godfather. Your sponsor has always supported you and this time he won’t let you down by telling everyone in attendance some of your deepest and darkest secrets and mistakes that shouldn’t be repeated in front of children.
Nasty and obscene brothers. Oh yeah, you can’t forget your brothers and sisters. Although they are adults, technically speaking, they still think and act like irresponsible, sex-hungry teenagers with their “loved ones.” Just hope no one catches them kissing, getting drunk, or taking rocks in the parking lot.
Unpredictable and rebellious extended family. You have a large extended family, which means you don’t know everyone very well. However, he is preoccupied with some unpredictable and unruly behavior. After all, you don’t want desperate cousins flirting and making out with your groomsmen, gossipy aunts pressuring you to cancel the wedding because they are someone who will make a better spouse, rebellious kids running around screaming bloody murders, and drunk uncles. In a way, she imagines that if it gets too bad, her wedding could become a book or a movie.
Who is that and other “random” guests. Are these guests your great-grandmother’s second cousin twice removed that you “had to” invite, a “date” from one of the guests, or some random guy who just came to your wedding for some free booze and cake and opportunities for flirtation?
While it is impossible to fully predict and control guest behavior, it is important to enjoy your special day. There may be embarrassing and awkward moments, but why should they bring a tarnished memory of your wedding?
Even if your wedding unexpectedly turns into drama after drama, having a professional and trusted wedding photographer capture the moments that really matter and exclude those bad memories can give you some peace of mind and help you enjoy your wedding day better. . An experienced wedding photographer will know that the embarrassing behaviors of the guests are best remembered in the mind and not in the photo album.
