6 Things Guests Hate According to Jamie 1. Too hot or too cold- temp control 2. Not enough restrooms 3. Food taking too long to be served 4. Not enough food 5. Large timeline gaps with no entertainment 6. No alcohol or a bad DJ Very informative! Definitely will keep these in mind.
@eliseeey95
3 жыл бұрын
And long toasts!
@geofferypmeyers
3 жыл бұрын
My top wedding pet peeves is 3 and 5 glad to see they’re on the list
@Iam_mnambi
3 жыл бұрын
My fiancé and I don’t do alcohol and we don’t want to serve alcohol on our wedding... bse of our religion. What do u suggest?
@dees3179
3 жыл бұрын
Pre warn them. Serve interesting non alcoholic drinks. I went to a wedding recently where hardly any guests drink, but the only alternative was water. Make the drink interesting.
@jendubay3782
3 жыл бұрын
@@Iam_mnambi look up “pumpkin juice” recipe, it’s out of this world good, and non alcoholic.
@janboleyn
3 жыл бұрын
Introvert here! I don’t like when I have to participate in weddings. I’m very happy and having the time of my life, on my seat. Please, don’t force people to dance, catch the bouquet, sing a song or do the conga line (true story all of them). Keep in mind there are different personalities and just because someone is on their seat, means they’re having a bad time.
@sdarling6518
3 жыл бұрын
Please don’t coerce people period! Consensual weddings only all around.
@moniqueb387
3 жыл бұрын
I'll keep this in mind. My weddings in 2 weeks lol
@sarahl8004
3 жыл бұрын
I agree completely! We're not having dancing because we're the couple that doesn't like being coerced and we're not having that on our own day!
@candysmith8724
3 жыл бұрын
That's why alcohol is served, people can climb out of their shell a bit and celebrate with the couple with having fun with others who love them. Just have fun and relax about social anxieties.
@RavenBells
3 жыл бұрын
Same for me and my fiance! We're going to have a bunch of interactive stuff (a murder mystery game, social scavenger hunt, board game stations) but we're also planning a lot more chill stuff, because that's something we missed at other weddings (quieter music in general and a nice area far from the speakers for people to sit and chat with their friends and family, plus a secret easter egg hunt)
@URBeingVeryUndude
Жыл бұрын
Worst wedding I ever went to was in mid-summer and the bride, who was always cold, decided on an outdoor, non-tented wedding because she didn't want to be in air conditioning. All the guests were melting before the ceremony was over, and she had a 2-hour gap between the ceremony and the reception and didn't allow for snacks OR BEVERAGES in between time. 80% of the guests left before the actual reception started, and the bride was shocked when she arrived to see it.
@mylene_b
Ай бұрын
My worst weeding was also an outdoors one, but it was so fkn cold at night and there was no heating, no scarves handed out, nothing. She did it there because she doesn't like indoor venues which is absurd. I'm having mine in an indoor venue for sure. Outdoors venue fkn suck.
@billharnden2227
Жыл бұрын
As a wedding DJ for 30 years, I can tell you, you are spot on.
@L33151
3 жыл бұрын
Not wedding related but your hair looks GLORIOUS!!!!
@valrose5622
3 жыл бұрын
Yes I thought you looked extra beautiful today
@ritaharrold99
3 жыл бұрын
I came here to say the same thing
@hollylockhart9423
3 жыл бұрын
I immediately thought the same thing! I was like "that's what I want my bridal hair to look like".
@adataylor4956
3 жыл бұрын
I agree too!
@WeTheDisillusioned
3 жыл бұрын
It's so sleek and pretty 😍
@kellyaukerman
3 жыл бұрын
You said if it gets below 60 degrees you need a heat source and I laughed, and then remembered you’re from California. That’s perfect weather in Michigan. 😂 Also, I have to say another thing guests hate is a long wait between the ceremony and reception. My cousin got married and there was FOUR HOURS in between where we had nothing to do, and couldn’t even go home for a break because it was out of town. My fiancé wanted to just leave but I felt too bad since we obviously RSVP’d for our seats.
@elleoftwocities
3 жыл бұрын
FOUR?!?!?!!?
@lillygreenwood3499
3 жыл бұрын
Lol I had the same thought. I was like 60? That's perfect! (Michigander)
@sdarling6518
3 жыл бұрын
I have lived all over the world and 60 degrees is cold! It’s subjective really. However, I wouldn’t sit outside in 60 degrees with a dress on but I will walk around the city. Moving around makes a big difference.
@itsmeebreanna
3 жыл бұрын
@@sdarling6518 I think it depends on how you live. Sure, you've lived all over. But if you've only lived in a colder state and your body is used to the remperatures there, 60 degrees can feel amazing. Especially if you just had a long winter. Now if you've had a long and hot summer where it's 80-90 degrees, then the next day it's 60, then it'd feel cold. I think it's mostly dependent on the season and what your body is used to.
@marysmith861
3 жыл бұрын
Your absolutely right.
@nicolefrey4322
3 жыл бұрын
I attended a wedding recently that just felt "off" and my family and boyfriend and I later pinned it all on the DJ. Between continuing to play an entire song even when everyone exited the dance floor to the abrupt end of the wedding ("okay now for the bride and groom's last dance" and then the lights came on). I never doubt Jamie but now I'm completely with her on the importance of a good DJ!!
@user-emilyyyy
3 жыл бұрын
Great advice! As a future bride, every wedding I have gone to recently was a mental note taking session for me and I learned ALOT. And many things Jamie has preached were validated. Dry weddings, 90% of the guests left early. Freezing/hailing wedding with just a tent, 90% of guests left early. Open seating, a disaster.
@LeighJBell
3 жыл бұрын
Can definitely vouch for comfort level! Attended a summer wedding in the UK a couple of years ago. The reception was in a huge hall, with no windows and no AC. The sweat was literally dripping down my back. I left after their first dance, it was awful! I did apologise and give my love, but I was starting to feel sick 🥴
@garreturbaniak9241
2 жыл бұрын
I've been a wedding DJ for 27 years. You are absolutely right about a DJ making or breaking your wedding. There is another component to getting a great wedding dance floor going. That is the guests need to have a desire to want to dance. If your guests are more interested in catching up with each other then it will be difficult getting them on the dance floor.
@chelsealizarraga8781
3 жыл бұрын
I went to a party once when everything looked drop dead gorgeous BUT they didn’t serve food until 10pm UH!!! Everyone looked so upset
@510nenah
3 жыл бұрын
Are you serious! That's insane
@bigbuggie5
3 жыл бұрын
That happened at a wedding I went to before because the caterer wasn’t able to cook the food.
@thesmartblonde95
3 жыл бұрын
As someone who has attended many weddings with a 3-4 hour gap between the ceremony and reception (big Catholic family), my recommendation for anyone attending a wedding like that is to either use the time to go home/your hotel and take a quick nap & refresh hair/makeup so you are energized for the reception. For my fellow introverts, this time to recharge your social battery has been invaluable. Or plan a pre-game at someone's place with other guests. It's probably because I grew up primarily attending these types of weddings & it's what I am most used to, but I actually prefer the gap. I definitely understand maybe an awkward length of like an hour where it's not enough time to go home is frustrating, but having multiple hours in between has always been less stressful than the weddings I've been to where the reception immediately following the ceremony. And having a mini-party at someone's house in-between is always a good time to catch up with out of town friends and family, meet their new significant others, eat some snacks, and prepare for a late night of partying. I've even brought a change of clothes so that my wedding outfit stays fresh until the reception. (If you have kids attending the wedding, this is also great so they are not cranky throughout the whole reception!)
@Chrischrischrisn1
3 жыл бұрын
I feel so bad but I just want a whole story time about this wedding where people just started watching the game 😩💀! Omg that wedding sounded crazy 😩!
@nzuefle
3 жыл бұрын
So, just went through all the comments and wanted to share something for those wondering about alternatives to dancing due to COVID restrictions... we had a family friend get married about a month ago and they had background music playing, but where the dance floor would normally be, they had a caricature artist for wedding guests to have their caricature portrait done! People really enjoyed seeing how each one turned out and it was a nice gift/favor for folks to take home with them. Thought it was a great idea.
@TheMagnificentSarah
3 жыл бұрын
I have genuinely never seen anyone leave a wedding early when there's an open bar and drink 😂😂. Perks of being Irish 🥂
@sabrinau.4062
3 жыл бұрын
I would like to add that large gaps between the ceremony and reception can really suck for out of town guests. I’ve definitely spent 2 hours at a random Panera in between a ceremony and reception in dress clothes, definitely not comfortable. While this wouldn’t necessarily make people leave early, I could definitely see people skipping the ceremony entirely in that situation.
@jennadawn_
3 жыл бұрын
We just made the decision to postpone our wedding another year (after postponing from last year). I've been feeling super down about having a COVID wedding and now I feel so much better. I'm glad I can finally watch your videos and get excited instead of anxious!
@kitkat2114
3 жыл бұрын
"They didn't have enough water" is a survival situation, not a wedding hahaha. How'd that even happen if you were working that event?
@iluv2wakeboard
3 жыл бұрын
Found your channel while researching for my 2023 wedding. I FULLY bought in! I bought the Master plan, I’ve watched all of your videos on this channel and am currently binging your lifestyle channel. All of this in the last 3 weeks! You are an amazing human and you’re killing it!!
@mikafreak1
3 жыл бұрын
I’m also planning for 2023! Feels SO far away but I know it’ll come fast 💕💕
@ireliacobain5770
Жыл бұрын
I hope you had or will have a great wedding day🎉🎉
@Pegaseus
11 ай бұрын
I’m three days in and loving it. Planning for 2024
@brianaleigh776
2 жыл бұрын
Dj definitely makes the wedding on my search for the perfect MC/DJ I’ve realized they make the whole wedding! My mom thinks I’m silly treating this as a performance but it’s true I need to put on a great show and celebrate! I can’t believe I’m doing this alone
@rv6847
2 жыл бұрын
I totally agree about the DJ! A good DJ is much more than just the music. He can MC the evening better than the brother or best friend, or he can coach/assist the MC. The DJ will read the crowd and see if they are bored, he will rotate types of music so the grand parents can dance to Sinatra and the younger crowd can dance to the top 40, and everything in between. A great wedding DJ will start working on your wedding a long time before the actual day comes!
@lakb45
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, I have left receptions more than once because of being hungry! I’m sure there was enough good food WHEN it was finally served. To combat that problem at our reception, we made a separate card in the invitation that said Dinner Reception would begin at 5:30. (Our wedding had been earlier in the day; there was no cocktail hour.) Also, we did not get the DJ we wanted and understood we were getting. His name wasn’t specified in the contract, so we had no recourse. If you are expecting a specific person, make that name part of the written agreement. Just sayin’!
@sparklemoose09
3 жыл бұрын
I've been watching before getting engaged and now that my wedding is less than 4 months away, these videos make me nervous! 😅 thankfully I think I have everything covered that you mentioned! Great video as always!
@twin5017
3 жыл бұрын
People often forget that guests can also spend $1000+ to attend a wedding especially if it is out of town. I want food and alcohol at a wedding!! lol
@michellek4349
2 жыл бұрын
Right like if I have to buy a gift, a plane ticket, rent a car, and then stay in a hotel for the night i expect to be at least given a decent dinner and alcohol!
@Dernelljerserph
3 жыл бұрын
You have made this whole planning a wedding during a pandemic thing so much more enjoyable! I’ve gotten so many great tips from you to carry into my wedding day. THANK YOU!
@rachelkrumenauer531
3 жыл бұрын
Love your videos even though I am nowhere near ready to get married. I agree with this list 100%. The weddings where I was the most cranky had DJs that were too loud, super long gaps, and waiting FOREVER for food.
@victoriaaquende1960
3 жыл бұрын
Your videos are hands down the most helpful and realistic videos I have come across on KZitem! You're advice is always legit and I'm never left wishing I had learned something new. Thank you Jamie!
@claireisacamel
3 жыл бұрын
I have 100% left a wedding to go through a Krystal’s drive through 🤣 I can’t party if I’m starving because you only had cupcakes at your reception! Also, the 2 hour photography gap between wedding and the reception is just 🥴 we just had our guests involved in the photography portion so it wasn’t a huge dragging gap between activities, AND we got some awesome keepsake photos of everyone all together which is so hard to get normally!
@SanAntonioRealEstateAgent
Жыл бұрын
All i can remember from the last wedding i went to was sitting in a hot car for two hours waiting to follow the brides party bus from church to reception. I was from another state and flew in and there were no restaurants around i was thirsty and hungry and then when we finally got to the reception the bride and groom had a 1 hour cocktail and no snacks i was soo hungry theee hours hungry and just waiting around cuz i had no plus 1 i didnt leave cuz i had nothing better to do from out of town. That is all i really remember from the wedding and it was an all day thing.
@malyssamcneel1356
3 жыл бұрын
Discovered you last week and I. Am. Obsessed. We are doing SO many things untraditionally, but I very much appreciate an expert's perspective no matter what! Okay... I'm off to watch a dozen or two of your videos. Thanks a bunch! ~Malyssa
@thequeensguidetolife
3 жыл бұрын
Girl😳...these CURLS! 😍 The curl and color combo it totally distracting lol. But these were excellent points! The football on the phone story👉🏾my jaw literally dropped🙀😂
@juliarosetwamley
2 жыл бұрын
The toasts have always been my favourite part of the weddings I’ve been to. I actually get disappointed when there aren’t enough
@BashPowerEntertainment
3 жыл бұрын
As a mobile DJ...your comment about the DJ being the unsung hero is correct. When I DJ weddings, I don't just show up and play music. I coordinate with the couple and make a Master Wedding Outline. No wedding goes perfect or on time (at least in my experience), but having one of those helps keep things going in a general direction. A good DJ becomes the unofficial director of the wedding by keeping the events relatively on time. That consultation also helps with the pronunciation of some people's names. There is nothing more embarrassing than mispronouncing a name (especially if it is someone in that couple). I also get a song request list beforehand for a couple of reasons. One...so that I can make sure that I have all of the songs on their list. Two...it gives me an idea of what type of music they would like me to play. Since I'm a phenom of music history knowledge, I can be a human Pandora and play other songs based off of their requests to fill out the evening. The point I'm trying to make is to get a DJ who actually cares about making the couple have a memorable evening. Sometimes I can help with Point 5 by alieving the long gaps of time with no entertainment as well by playing some great music!
@jackussery2184
Жыл бұрын
My fiancee and I are getting married in a couple months! Definitely on a budget, and doing some DYI! I've loved watching your videos! We have a close friend who is ordained AND is a fantastic and fabulous local musician in our area, she's handling the ceremony and live music for the reception! But must admit, the thought of live comedy is awesome!!!
@mayaeathely3427
3 жыл бұрын
Not even engaged but I watch every single one of your videos ❤️❤️
@chelseatibbs5159
3 жыл бұрын
I need ideas for conversation starters! I think a little card at each table inspiring others to connect would be fun!
@kathrinopheiden7682
3 жыл бұрын
Hi, i work at a dance studio where we have all kinds of parties and Balls etc. My Boss printed out these big, beautiful and creative conversationstarters for each table nd let me tell you what a waste of time and money it was. I am not saying your guests will not appreciate them but this is my experience.
@jendubay3782
3 жыл бұрын
Better to have an activity- even better if it is competitive. I went to a wedding with legos as the centerpiece, and man, between that and a few other cool stuff they did off the cuff, it was one of the best weddings I’ve gone to
@ak2944
2 жыл бұрын
@@jendubay3782 Can you detail what other stuff did they have at the wedding? thanks!
@jendubay3782
2 жыл бұрын
@@ak2944 they treated it as a kid’s birthday party. There was a piñata instead of a wedding cake, pin the veil on the bride. The caterers were food trucks, they had buskers, close magicians, and it was laid out in a garden so as you walked around you discovered stuff. They had poi spinners after dark, just an incredibly cool reception.
@kphoria1009
Жыл бұрын
i think it’s funny that friends and family will get so butthurt about not being invited to a wedding but then they’ll leave or complain the second something goes wrong or the second they’re bored
@allisongroening9865
3 жыл бұрын
Umm... I love this comedy show idea! How would you make that work? like a short comedy set during dinner? so that then the DJ can take over afterwards and people can get up and start dancing? VERY interested in this idea. My fiance and I go to comedy shows a lot (pre-pandemic), and he could easily find some comedians that are up and coming. so not only would it be very us, but we'd love it!
@amberaureli
3 жыл бұрын
I also love this idea! I love comedy shows!
@deanamarie6316
3 жыл бұрын
Possibly consider a set during cocktail hour so your guests can be entertained while you're with your photographer or while the ceremony space is getting flipped.
@allisongroening9865
3 жыл бұрын
@@deanamarie6316 Sorry, I should have been a bit more specific. I'm eloping months before, so I'll be with everyone throughout the night (pictures will be happening before the event even starts). And the cocktail hour will be when guests are actually arriving to our "post-elopement celebration" so that seems like an awkward time as I can only assume guests will be slowly trickling in.
@Un4gettable1
2 жыл бұрын
It's the, watching you now on my laptop, sitting down to scarf my food down, wedding planning books all open, during a thunderstorm, and then turning on my tv and it's the Wedding Transportation video you made on my TV too for MEE!! HAHAHA, gotta love it! Thank you so much for all of these wonderful videos and tips! :)
@elissamarcus
5 ай бұрын
I left a wedding early because dinner was a chili cook off. Everyone was so uncomfortably gassy afterwards, no one was dancing! Multiple people said " i need to go home, lay down, and fart!" Lol
@kathrinopheiden7682
3 жыл бұрын
My Cousin got married in summer 2019 and they had the DJ play the couples favorite music which is literally just background sounds. Nobody was dancing and i can tell you that my family is big on dancing. The only time everyone ( and i mean everyone) started dancing was when my dad hijacked the mic and sang Elvis ( he is really good). But then the bad music continued and we left at 1 am which is really early considering me, my sis and our bfs are on our early 20s and usually don't leave that early. In Germany ( where i am from) i don't think a Wedding without alcohol is possible.... I literally don't think any vendor or locations would offer that. Well, Jamie i love your videos and you look stunning today!
@brittanybecker2739
2 жыл бұрын
I agree with all. Toasts, especially. I went to a wedding recently where the speeches were not only too long but by too many people which were by the best men (2 of them), groom's sister, bride's father, groom's parents, and maid of honor. I felt awful for the maid of honor because it was the bride's sister who was last and when that happened, she had to politely ask everyone to quiet down. It was so unnecessary to have that many speeches. I'm sorry, I know your wedding day is important and those important to you want to make the speech but you just cannot do that.
@SanAntonioRealEstateAgent
Жыл бұрын
Yeah sooo unnecessary!!
@Immaculately.vibing
3 жыл бұрын
I almost thought you were at one of my friend's weddings. The toasts were super long and most of the guests couldn't hear it, so my husband and his friends propped up a phone and watched a gam. So embarassing. However, they had LOTS of booze and it was the prettiest wedding, and we absolutely adore them, so we partied hours after the toasts! This is so helpful though, my bestie wants to do a food truck.
@natthesquirrel
Жыл бұрын
My cousins wedding went from 10am to 3am. In three different cities. There was no cocktail hour upon arrival at the final reception venue. We stood in a cramped space for 2 hrs while the bridal party took pictures. My feet were killing me.
@amandawright6121
5 ай бұрын
I want an outside wedding. But an inside reception, that way once the wedding is done they can find their seats, get music started, and get the alcohol. That’s how the last wedding I’ve been to went down and it was awesome!
@amyelizabeth6501
3 жыл бұрын
I got married in November in Brazil. It was a dream come true 🥰 Jamie, thank you so much for being a part of this! I can’t stop watching your videos though 😂🙈 and I absolutely LOVE you hair! I looks so gorgeous ❤️
@amberaureli
3 жыл бұрын
I am going to make sure to interview DJS before I hire one for my wedding after attending several wedding in 2020 with awful DJs, it killed the mood.
@kawaiikawaiianimegirl4144
Жыл бұрын
My son is disabled and was best man as his father's wedding it kind of hurt his feelings his dad didn't include any food he could actually eat for medical reasons except basic lettuce salad with out dressing. He was 12 he was a super good sport and gave a speech and sang a song for his daddy, then we booked to get him food because he had been there 5 hours and had had ginger ale and lettuce in that time.
@amyannshipyor4096
3 жыл бұрын
My ceremony was a Roman Catholic ceremony and started at 3 and ended a little bit after 4 P.M. religious ceremonies are totally worth it but can be long.
@minnie9649
10 ай бұрын
The earrings you are wearing are so right for you.
@SanAntonioRealEstateAgent
Жыл бұрын
All i can remember from the last wedding i went to was sitting in a hot car for two hours waiting (bridal photos at the church) to follow the brides party bus from church to reception. I was from another state and flew in and there were no restaurants around i was thirsty and hungry and then when we finally got to the reception the bride and groom we had a 1 hour cocktail and no snacks i was soo hungry three hours hungry and just waiting around cuz i had no plus 1 i didnt leave cuz i had nothing better to do from out of town. That is all i really remember from the wedding and it was an all day thing.
@katietriesthings7842
2 жыл бұрын
The worst wedding I’ve ever been to was a Catholic wedding that had an hour and a half ceremony and then we went to the reception where we were sat in a back corner with no view of the couple, the last ones to eat in a crowd of 300+ guests, and the bridal party had over 20 people in it with at least an hour of toasts. It was the most god awful boring wedding I have ever been to. We finally got our food, scarfed it down, and left before they even started playing music or cut the cake. As a planner, I keep that wedding in mind for all of the “what not to do” things on the list.
@nleem3361
5 ай бұрын
Food trucks sound fun, but take forever. At my office, we've had a few food truck events. They are painfully slow. I don't understand why the trucks prepare 1 thing at a time when there is a limited menu and they could cook up a heap of meat at a time to quickly make tacos or whatever is being served. I'd be very weary of having a large group's exclusive access to food or drinks being 1 food truck. If you really want a food truck, ask how many people they can comfortably serve in an hour. Also, if you can visit them at a location like a farmer's market or wherever they do their normal business, time how quickly people are getting their orders.
@connornaquin6058
3 жыл бұрын
I’m a 24 year old male and was YouTubing honeymoon destination and she ended being next on my auto play.(second video I’m watching) Kind of surprised how interesting these videos are 🤔 It’s like playing a big a strategy game being a wedding planner but with actual ppl as far as keeping the wedding party and the guest equally as happy and having fun and making sure all is smooth
@minix61
3 жыл бұрын
Wedding is October, decided to get a wedding coordinator. Best decision as she made a deal with the venue to do a cocktail, food and entertainment when we go for photos!
@sarahblue7446
3 жыл бұрын
I have totally seen a 2-hour dinner service at a wedding and it was horrifying! ☠And as a vendor, it's also really important that the vendors be fed at the right time. We were at a wedding just last week where the planner waited so long to feed us all (DJ, photobooth, photographers)the photographers almost missed sunset photos. It was terrible.
@toomuchmom
3 жыл бұрын
The courtesy to feed the vendors has evolved into an expected thing over the last twenty years. Believe me….this was not routinely done ‘back in the day’. The vendors are working. It is like any other job. Customers are not expected to feed people who are providing a service to them in any other circumstance…except now, during weddings. Somehow…over the years…after a few, really kind brides offered meals to some of their vendors…this kindness has morphed into an entitlement. If you are working a wedding…maybe plan ahead and bring a snack to tide you over? The guests and the happy couple should not have to worry about upsetting their vendors because they aren’t delivering their free meal to them on time.
@kierrajordan5958
2 жыл бұрын
@@toomuchmom I agree my cousin dj left because they didn’t feed him but he cost close to $1,200 like you’re here for 5 hours and i paid you a months worth of rent. I don’t owe you anything but what you cost. He literally got up and left after he asked when was he gonna eat and they said they didn’t get a plate for him. He started packing up his equipment and left. Didn’t even give them a refund. They’re in the process of going to small claims court.
@margaretcobb2829
Жыл бұрын
I'm helping my daughter choose her vendors for her wedding now and having food provided for them is in most of the vendors contracts. I am reading them all very closely. Their contracts will state that if they are not fed at the venue, they will leave to get food and be gone 1 hour.
@dr.robynn
Жыл бұрын
Oh yes. I thought about that comedy show idea as well. Perfect entertainment.
@marlenelawson8856
2 жыл бұрын
I was at a wedding once, they had more guests than food. I don't really drink that much but, others at work were complaining that the beer was too warm. I will make sure the keg stays cold lol.
@DonnaDoveWinters
3 жыл бұрын
For some reason, based on the title, I thought this was going to be tips for hosting an AirBnb. But, I was pleasantly surprised! Great points!
@SamNumberOneFan
3 жыл бұрын
Oof the food thing... I'm considering a food truck and I had not even considered that. Definitely need to keep that in mind...
@candacet8672
3 жыл бұрын
I think a lot of people ignore these things, and then their turnout is poor and they don't know why! Glad to have you as a resource.
@Daisy-Doo
Жыл бұрын
currently trying to fill a 3 hour gap we have in our wedding, while planning. and its a destination wedding so theyre gonna be there the whole time eeep
@emilycousins2034
22 күн бұрын
If someone invited a stand-up comedian I would definitely leave immediately LOL
@dwysan
3 жыл бұрын
I hate speeches(UK) /toasts. Went to a wedding where the speeches went on for 45+mins long, 7 different people spoke (all planned) and although none of them were bad it was stupid. I knew it was happening and I told the bride it was ridiculous but whatever makes you happy 🤷🏻♀️
@shacara8352
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for reminding me to get plenty of water for my summer wedding❤️
@desiraedavidson5594
3 жыл бұрын
Oooo! I definitely want a comedian! An doing a Sunday afternoon wedding and was thinking of ideas for entertainment!
@sophiestrauss8240
3 жыл бұрын
Your makeup, hair, and earrings just really look good in this. Girl, u doing something different? Glowing!!
@Mjennings16
3 жыл бұрын
Jamie I’d love your insight in what we should do for evenings without DJ and dancing... I’m in the UK and restrictions are likely to include no loud music and group dancing/ dance floor. We ARE getting married this year, but how could we get around this restriction? How could we fill this time? Love your videos, they’ve helped a tonne through planning 💕💕
@Mjennings16
3 жыл бұрын
Sorry I commented that before the bad DJ part 😂
@DrAlexandraMayer
3 жыл бұрын
You do a great job of your videos and channel! Thank you 🙏🏻
@PrettyIntelligent
Жыл бұрын
These made me reflect and EVERYTHING you said is spot on!!!
@JewelBlueIbanez
2 жыл бұрын
I’ll add another one. Having a reception or ceremony that is a long distance from where you’re staying. I had one that ceremony was at some flower garden an hour outside of the city (this didn’t include driving through the city) and then the reception was 5 hours later two hours out of the city in the opposite direction of the ceremony. My dad was so unhappy having to do so much driving, and this was before gas prices went sky high. Ooh, and recorded music for the ceremony. It just doesn’t work.
@kristinaarslain4958
5 ай бұрын
Can you do a video discussing a reception style where instead of a sit down dinner, you just extend cocktails with heavy hors d'oeuvre for the whole night? I can't find much content on this l, but I've been to work socials that do cocktails and "heavy apps." I find them to be way more social/fun and also fill me up.
@sdarling6518
3 жыл бұрын
Large gaps are the worst! I have bailed on so many religious/culty weddings because of this lack of concern for people who are guests. If you have a morning wedding, have a morning reception and move on.
@remiswank9774
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve been following your channel for over a year now because I love wedding planning, THANK YOU FOR BEING SO INFORMATIVE AND FUN. Also!! Where did you get your earrings from??🥺❤️
@CrystalMumtaz
2 жыл бұрын
That comedian suggestion is genius actually! Even to just bring him in while everyone is eating or right after the toast
@sharlenethomas939
3 жыл бұрын
I'm so happy you said dancing isn't required!!!! Vegas wedding (vow renewal) next year
@katemowles4707
2 жыл бұрын
We have an internationally touring stand up comedian on our guest list- he's done weddings in the past so yes it's a thing!
@greeeneyes91
2 жыл бұрын
The last wedding I was at people left early, because the parking and lodging situation were so bad. There were rooms in which around 20 people were supposed to be sleeping (all in one room) and for these rooms, there was only one bathroom available. There was one family with a child that was only a few months old at that point and they decided instantly to not spend the night there. Problem was, everybody decided to not spend the night, hence, everybody wanted to drive back home in the evening/during the night. Since the parking situation was also extremely bad, all cars were parked densely next to each other (tetris style), some even reparked their cars throughout the day. Some of them did not want to risk a parking ticket or having to find 5 other car owners that were blocking them when they wanted to drive home, so they just drove home during the evening when their cars were standing free .. because nobody wanted to stay the night in such rooms. This wedding taught me a lot about the importance of basic needs such as parking, a proper bedroom and enough bathrooms!
@DjDiamstatOfficial
3 жыл бұрын
Lol imo I've always said guests besides close friends and family are basically just freeloaders and go to weddings for a fancy 5 course meal and booze. 😂 I'm so glad my wedding will only be about 25-30 people that are closest to us and I'm not serving alcohol if they want it they can buy it themselves at the bar luckily none of our family members drink besides champagne toast. Great vid 👌.
@dejamcneal3011
Жыл бұрын
Lol omg! This is a year old but this is the first comment I can relate to. I’m like “so basically anything you choose to do or not do will make your guests unhappy?” And as someone who doesn’t drink I should waste money on liquor so they can turn up and still complain? I get that some things should be considered but most people are truly wedding freeloaders. Throw the whole wedding away! 😩😂😂
@amandajs21
3 жыл бұрын
Ooo yes. I went to an outdoor wedding in November with no heaters. It was a solid 40 outside.
@ohhowkeni8709
3 жыл бұрын
Off topic, you’re hair looks SO GOOD like that!!! ❤️
@erikavega7731
Жыл бұрын
Can you please do a video on destination weddings? I am definitely going to keep the outdoor exposure too in mind!
@ciskajoylufranco8908
3 жыл бұрын
What about guests leave right after they ate? 😂 Like an eat and run?
@JenniferJane78
2 жыл бұрын
Skits are a very traditional part of Dutch weddings.
@journeymartin2543
3 жыл бұрын
We are actually planning to hire a comedian for two different 30 minute sets to perform during cocktail hour and dinner. We have a huge love for stand up comedy and want to share the experience with our guests.
@eleanorbassett5536
3 жыл бұрын
Love your earrings!!
@marissaparedes5850
3 жыл бұрын
I love love love all your wedding advice 💕
@billee-jokowalski112
8 ай бұрын
I am getting married in September and we are not the richest of people so we are doing a Bluetooth jukebox wedding music , I witch is pretty cool 😊
@danabanana3453
Жыл бұрын
A friend's wedding did not have alcohol or dancing due to religious purposes. Only harp music was played. Everyone was bored and the wedding felt like you were forced to be there. My BFF and I decided to try and sneak out, we told the bride and groom that we were going to leave and the bride basically screamed at us. We were guilt-tripped into staying to the very end. She wanted a huge crowd to wave and cheer as they got into the car, with the flower petal shower as they drove off kinda movie scene. Then we were told by her mother that we had to help clean up, even though they had paid caterers and wait staff for that exact purpose. The bride and I were not even that close. I don't talk to them anymore, for different reasons than the wedding.
@lilyobrien3264
3 жыл бұрын
I read about a wedding that bought out our drive in theatre for there wedding reception. If I could afford it I would love to do that
@carolynyangas8851
3 жыл бұрын
My hubby the biggest Non-dancer would have loved a stand up comedian lol. Literally walked out for 30 min after my friend's husband dragged him out on dance floor at another wedding.
@chelzbellz9082
3 жыл бұрын
I am marrying a comedian with many comedian friends, so an open mic is def a possibility lol
@stephaniemorazan6253
3 жыл бұрын
Can you review online store wedding dresses?? It would be cool to know what was good or bad from your perspective
@erinhowett3630
3 жыл бұрын
Planning a reception (we're eloping) with a goal of spending less than 3 grand. Keep you posted!
@chasewebster8223
3 жыл бұрын
Jamie, you have been an inspiration my whole life! I can't wait for more videos!
@roxannewhite9554
3 жыл бұрын
I absolutely adore your videos!!
@carycrosbie7578
3 жыл бұрын
Yep I've been one of those fed up guests. Friend invited everyone to the 6pm ceremony failed to mention on our invite that only the main party and family were disappearing off for a meal,( only found out when I saw a table plan and our names not on it) and we were not invited so had to sit in the next room drinking and waiting for them to finish and no food provided to us, their meal was over hour late, I had only planned to stay to a certain time so I had to walk in on their meal to say goodbye, way to make people feel not welcome! Also been to bad 2 evening receptions, 1st the food ran out before I was fed, a guest can't live off bar snacks! 2nd they did serve food but it was the tinyest cone of fish and like 4 chips 🤷♀️ so for mine I have been obsessed with asking how much food will be set out at the evening buffet!? And I'll also add surplus puddings myself and a mid afternoon snack prior. I'm finding it hard to balance keeping the guest experience the best I can but keep to plan and budget and let it not create problems for us planning. Would be great to see a video on how to plan a wedding that's as easy and accessible for people for people to attend but at what point do you say stop and we can only do what we can do to please ourselves and the guests we can't please everyone, it's a hard lesson!
@sessarie
3 жыл бұрын
alcohol is so expensive tho... is it really necessary to have it?? 😔
@RavenBells
3 жыл бұрын
My fiance and I aren't! Neither of us drink, and we have a small budget, so it seemed really dumb to spend an extra few hundred to even a thousand or more on something we will literally not be consuming or enjoying. So we aren't.
@sarah4359
2 жыл бұрын
I LOVE the toasts at weddings! Maybe it's just a Danish thing - weddings here are quite different from American weddings.
@misteegraham4172
3 жыл бұрын
Need everyones opinions!! Was planning on wedding this New Year’s Eve Friday 8p-midnight ... but now I’m wondering if pushing it one day and do New Years Day Saturday 530p-930p instead. I have to decide this weekend. What do y’all think of a 8p12a event ?? 😬 Ive started getting nervous that many guests may get tired & leave early, not making it to the countdown if we go with Friday NYE.... what do y’all think? Which is a better date? Jamie & fans HELP!!!!
@aubreyrobertson2265
3 жыл бұрын
Umm...I think I just decided to hire a comic for our cocktail hour. I am an event planner too, conferences not weddings (you are a far braver woman than I) and I have had those event ideas too where it's like "wait....that's a lowkey amazing idea!"
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