Must-Not Miss Tips for Your Own Wedding: What Makes a Wedding Memorable as a Guest?

2021.02.18 published

What kind of wedding made you simply think “it was good!”?

Just as important as our own satisfaction and sense of accomplishment at the wedding is the satisfaction of our guests*

We want to create a time where our friends, relatives, and coworkers who took the time out of their busy schedules can say, “That was a great wedding!”♡

However, it’s true that there are negative opinions about weddings on the internet.

What kind of wedding would make guests simply think, “I’m glad I came!”?

Here are the responses collected on marry, one by one*

Response 1

A wedding I thought was good simply had delicious food and the return gifts were cosmetics or trendy sweets♡

Response 2

A wedding without performances!

Instead of performances, everyone participated in some mini-games.

Response 3

I appreciated it when there were personal messages written on the back of the place cards,

and the groom's surprise was nice too. (Surprise videos have become quite common now ><)

Also, I was happy to find sanitary products and oil blotting paper placed by the bride as a thoughtful gesture in the restrooms.

Response 4

I was thrilled when at a summer wedding, welcome kakigori (shaved ice) was served along with the welcome drinks!

Additionally, we all performed Awa Odori (a traditional dance) as an entertainment, and it was so much fun to learn and dance together with all the guests♡

Response 5

What I thought was wonderful, or rather envious, was the performance of showing a video before walking down the aisle!

I still think it’s rare, so I simply thought “How envious~!”

All the guests on the bride's side were in tears, it was amazing.

Response 6

A wedding of a friend that had a rich drink menu.

Since the couple loved alcohol, they wanted their guests to enjoy it as well, and I heard they provided a variety of drinks.

The warmth of their hospitality really came through!

Following the example of this couple, I also prepared a larger variety of drinks for my own wedding.*

Response 7

I enjoyed attending a wedding of a couple who traveled around the world, as it was filled with lots of photos♡

The host was more fun and lively than conventional styles!

At my own wedding, I was told, “It’s great to have a classic style, given that there are many trends lately.”

Response 8

The volume of the food was impressive and I was very satisfied!♡

There were also small gifts and interactive performances, which made me feel the couple's hospitality toward the guests.

Response 9

I liked attending a wedding where welcome food was served while waiting♡

Since weddings often start at awkward times, I was quite hungry ><

Being able to eat beforehand while waiting was very nice!*

Response 10

After all, what I appreciated was a wedding where the food was delicious. A friend's wedding happened to be at the same venue and time,

I found myself attending the same venue twice within two weeks, and the food was completely different from the first and second time.

Honestly, the bad food left a strong impression....

Response 11

I thought a great wedding was when the bride and groom were really enjoying themselves♡

That happiness conveyed to the guests, and it felt really nice♡

It might be natural to enjoy your own wedding, but I thought it might be hard to do so when you're nervous...

Response 12

A wedding that I thought was great included:

☑ Few performances with a focus on conversation

☑ Luxurious food

☑ Overall decorations that are simply mature

At my sister-in-law’s wedding, the guests all sat at one long table like a banquet style, and I felt that the satisfaction of guests was very high.

I want to mimic a comfortable wedding that’s age-appropriate.

Response 13

A wedding where the bride and groom went around to each table for a photo round and chatted a lot felt like a great wedding to me♡

What do people generally think...?

I’ve shared all the responses I received*

In summary,

☑ The food, drink menu, and return gifts are important!

☑ Even with fewer performances, having a calm conversation time where guests can talk with the couple is okay.

☑ Messages on place cards and amenities are appreciated

☑ Seeing the bride and groom look happy is the most important

These are the general opinions♡

Use this as a reference for your own wedding♡