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December 2, 2024 26 mins

How can you be sure you’re planning a wedding that your family and friends will actually enjoy?

In my job as a celebrant here in Australia this wedding season, I’ve been reminded of some of the basics of wedding planning and how, frequently, it doesn’t matter how big or modest your budget is. 

These concepts are about making a welcoming and comfortable space for your guests so they want to stay, and in fact, when the lights come on after last drinks have been called:

1)        There’ll still be people there and

2)        There’ll be an audible groan that the celebrations have come to an end.


Today I’m sharing the top 10 things that wedding guests secretly hate, but won’t complain about (to you, at least). 


Resources: 

EP85: Is A Seating Chart Absolutely Necessary For Your Wedding?

Ep34: How to Give an Amazing Wedding Speech (even if you're really nervous) with Authentically Funny Speeches

Ep67: How To Write A Memorable And Gracious Wedding Speech For Your Own Wedding with Authentically Funny Speeches

Australian National Support: https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/mental-health-crisis-support#:~:text=Lifeline%20%E2%80%94%20call%2013%2011%2014,or%20with%20thoughts%20of%20suicide

Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/mental-health-services/mental-health-get-help.html

New Zealand: https://1737.org.nz/

United Kingdom: https://www.spuk.org.uk/national-suicide-prevention-helpline-uk/

United States of America: https://988lifeline.org/


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This episode of the Unbridely Modern Wedding Planning Podcast is brought to you by the Unbridely Couples private Facebook group: https://facebook.com/groups/unbridelycouples

Are you engaged to be married and need planning advice, want to talk something out or share your wedding stories?

If you’re looking for a like-minded community of modern engaged couples join us in the Unbridely Couples Facebook group! 🙋


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