Chances are, you’ve at least heard some stories about the interesting requests that a couple receive whilst planning their wedding. Whether they are filled with horror or hilarity, they can certainly add an entertaining element to any special day. From the awkward to the outrageous, these are the wedding requests that may come up whilst wedding planning and how to handle them.
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The Plus One Dilemma…
So your best friend of 15 years wants to bring her new bae to your wedding. Only problem is, you’ve never met him. Should you have to pay for someone to attend your wedding when you don’t know them? Majority of people will say no. It is your day and the final decision is yours. You can make this decision on a case by case basis but make sure you are happy with your final decision. After all, your loved ones should be focused on you and your partner.
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The Picky Eater…
Chances are one of your guests will have a food allergy or dietary requirement that has to be catered for, but there is certainly a line. Whilst majority of guests will simply state the food they cannot safely consume, some will get a little bit too creative. Not liking coriander or asking for fresh vegetables instead of frozen is not the same thing. Whilst it is expected to cater to the dietary requirements, you do not have to cater to the wants and requests of your guests.
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Can I Bring My Kids…
For some couples, the answer will be a strong no due to the entire event being child free. For others, it may be because this pushes the cost of the wedding up. Whatever the reason may be, it is ok to say no to this request. However, it is worth looking into alternative options such as having a nanny there on the night as this will make your guests more relaxed.
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Running Errands…
It’s the day of the wedding and your aunt calls you. She needs a lift to the wedding and asks you to arrange for someone to pick her up on the way. We all love family but it’s a no from us. It is your day, and you can absolutely act like it. If something comes up, ask one of your wonderful bridesmaids or your family to assist with solving the problem. Trust us, they want to help!
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Open Bar…
Whether you choose to have an open bar at your wedding or not is completely up to you. This can be incredibly pricey after all! Guests telling you that alcohol should be provided or ask if they can BYO may be slightly missing the point of the big day. The final decision is up to you but those who love you will be there whether their is wine or not.
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Change The Date…
Maybe your friend has a holiday booked or your cousin has a friends wedding that weekend. Unfortunately, there is always a chance that your wedding may overlap with other events. However someone asking you to change the date to accommodate for them is a big no no! If you are wanting to avoid this as much as possible, take other events into account when picking the date. After that, it’s booked and that’s that!
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Accommodation…
If you have guests travelling for the occasion, lucky you! It’s so wonderful to have people in your life who are happy to make these arrangements so that they can celebrate your day with you. What’s not so nice is them asking you to sort out the accommodation for them. It is always a good idea to offer suggestions for flights, hotels or transport but ultimately, it is up to them to make the final arrangements.
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Still not sure how to handle a certain wedding request? Send us your dilemma and the MW team along with our wonderful network of brides can help you out!
