Understanding Guests: What Are They Doing While the Newlyweds Are Away?

2016.10.23 published

What Are Guests Doing While the Newlyweds Are Away?

After the reception begins, the newlyweds take a break for a costume change. It's curious what the guests do while the main couple is absent... Here’s a summary of what guests typically do while the newlyweds are away!＊

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＼What Are Guests Doing While the Newlyweds Are Away?／① Enjoying Food & Drinks

While the newlyweds are away, guests have the chance to enjoy food and drinks. After the couple enters, there are speeches from guests and a lot of activity as people go to take photos at the main table where the couple is. Many guests seem to take the opportunity to enjoy their meals at their seats during the couple's absence.＊

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Taking time to chat with colleagues away from work, or catching up with friends and family they haven't seen in a while is invaluable. Let’s prepare delicious food and a variety of drinks to treat our guests well!＊

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＼What Are Guests Doing While the Newlyweds Are Away?／② Visiting the Restroom & Smoking Time

Some guests take the opportunity to go to the restroom or smoke while the newlyweds are away. Prepare amenities in the restroom to provide hospitality to guests. ◎

Most wedding venues are non-smoking. If there are many guests who smoke, ask the emcee to announce additional smoking area information.＊

⇒ Let's treat guests well! Here are some ideas for amenity goods.

＼What Are Guests Doing While the Newlyweds Are Away?／③ Parents Greeting Guests

While the newlyweds are away, their parents take the opportunity to greet guests. It’s good to split up the two families to engage with all guests. ◎

If anyone is there to give transportation allowances, they can do that during this time. It’s comforting to confirm in advance with the parents about [when and who will give them]. ♡

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＼What Are Guests Doing While the Newlyweds Are Away?／④ Final Preparation for Performances

There will also be final meetings with emcees or planners for those scheduled to perform during the couple's absence. If friends are worried about their performance, it might be a good idea to ask them to check in early. ◎

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＼What Are Guests Doing While the Newlyweds Are Away?／⑤ Looking at Welcome Goods

If there’s space to display welcome goods in the reception area, let’s decorate it! Guests who were too busy at the reception might take a moment to look during the couple's break. ◎

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Even During the Newlyweds' Absence, It's Important for Guests to Have Fun! ♡

During the couple's absence, guests often relax by enjoying food or visiting the restroom. They may greet the parents or have discussions about performances too. ◎ The break usually lasts around 20 minutes; surprisingly, it's quite quick!

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Many newlyweds prepare a [profile movie] to keep guests entertained during their absence, but if it’s too long, guests might end up sitting the whole time and won’t really be able to enjoy themselves! If you play a profile movie, it's best to keep it under 10 minutes. ♡

Considering the activities of guests while the newlyweds are away can lead to even better hospitality!＊

⇒ Here are some ideas for profile movies to show during the break!

⇒ Leave it to us! A special feature on [replacement stuffed toys] to place at the main table during the newlyweds' break.

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