Weddings: What could Possibly Go Wrong?

Could we just start with the widely-known truth that the "horrible" can also be the "hilarious?" And mishaps often create the best memories? Everyone either has a story, or knows a story, of something happening at a wedding that was unexpected, unplanned and memorable.

photo credit: Kathrin Ziegler

We've all fallen down the rabbit hole of wedding fail videos. A little light Googling, and suddenly you've lost a half hour belly laughing and wondering what you would do in the same situation. 

That said, no one wants to have the wedding that everyone is talking about for the wrong reasons. 

Think of this blog as reminder to:
1) plan the "special moments" of your day carefully,
2) choose who you want to include in your ceremony and reception carefully, and 
3) remember to go with the flow.

Ringbearers

photo credit: David Ferguson

They're usually too young and too cute to lecture about how to perform, so choosing for this role is a leap of faith. If it's your dog, and you've practiced - fun! Our fur babies love us and why not include them? Just watch for squirrels,...  or the smell of beef tips.
If it's a small child who's been tempted with a new toy or extra slice of cake, just make sure they don't need a nap before, and that they understand the assignment. 

Speech slip ups

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What can we say? Or more importantly, what shouldn't THEY say? Toasts can be touching and funny without opening a Pandora's box of awkward moments. Discuss in advance what you do and do not want included in a speech about you in front of your relatives, coworkers, and parents' friends. Let's be discreet, shall we?

​Over-indulging

More dresses, cakes and precious moments have been ruined because someone started celebrating too early, lost track of their beverage count, didn't eat enough, or just decided to let loose. Pace yourself if you're serving adult beverages at your wedding. If you are in the wedding, go back and read that one again. Wait until your functional duties are done. Or better yet, skip the drinking until the day after.​

Unreliable DJs

We've heard stories, and so have you, about a DJ that wants to incorporate their own tastes into the evening, or even peddle their own tunes. "CDs are available near the wedding cake!!" Nope. Have clear instructions for your musicians and DJ, so that there is room for dancing and partying, but with music that YOU and your guests want to hear.

​Doing your own DJ'ing? Good luck and God Bless.

The Big Dance Move

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We love the choreographed newlywed, father-daughter, mother-son dances. Everyone does. So if you can plan for it, practice, and pull it off, you should absolutely go for it. 

It's the impromptu moves that may get you into trouble. Don't dip the bride if you haven't practiced. You will likely drop her or rip something valuable. Don't jump into a split on the dance floor (see Over-indulging section above).

Listen: If Ryan Gosling cannot lift Emma Stone (Crazy, Stupid, Love) the same way that Patrick Swayze lifted Jennifer Grey (Dirty Dancing), then maybe that is something you should skip. 

Happily Ever After

When planning a wedding, you have plenty to worry about, but there is one true thing to keep in mind: it's going to be great and you're going to have fun. So go with the flow and if the unexpected happens, let it. You'll be talking about it years later with fondness.