Scroll throughReddits r/AmItheAssholefor approximately two seconds, and youll discover the power of weddings to tear relationships apart.
Like I said: tense!
Is it possible to have your wedding cake and eat it, too?
For context: Im somewhat between worlds when it comes to wedding philosophies.
Britts approach was to create a site so thorough that no one would ever need to ask a question.
Prioritize your guests hierarchy needs
You knowMaslows hierarchy of needs?
Ensure a good time by prioritizing the basics prior to beginning sweating over design details.
Short ceremony, long reception
Enough said.
Of course, the length of the wedding ceremony may depend on your religion or culture.
Put yourself in your guests shoes (literally)
Consider taking a relaxed approach to dress code.
This can reap rewards in terms of expenses, gender expression, and general physical comfort.
There were no sex-based dress or suit requirements (my sister wore pants).
The idea was people could wear something they felt comfortable in (and would wear again).
She says you want people to feel like youre taking care of them.
Is it selfish to throw a wedding on a holiday?
Are destination weddings romantic, or a total time and money suck?
Add up all the details of your guests experience.
Then determine whether youre pushing the limits of what youre asking of your guests.
What is the dress code?
Are you expecting gifts at your engagement party, bachelorette party,andreception?
)Can I bring my seven-year-old child?
Avoid confusion by laying out your expectations as clearly as possible.
In a dream world, your expectations are reasonable, and so are your guests.
Minimize conflict with clarity.
Add a section to your website about testing sites, vaccine requirements, and all other safety measures.
Dont lose the forest (your marriage) for the trees (your wedding day).
