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Marge129 · #1 02-20-2006, 12:06 AM

My Mom and sister went to a wedding this weekend. I'm going to share the things they thought were against etiquette to make sure you don't make the same mistake...

(This was a destination wedding in DC. My Mom and sister drove 5-6 hours to get there.... not the issue.)

Problem #1- No receiving line... that's fine. BUT make sure you greet your guests at the reception! The couple NEVER came around and thanked people for coming. My Mom said they were camped out by the kegs with their friends getting drunk.

Problem #2- The band. If you're going to hire one, have someone be there for sound check. My family left because the music was so freaking loud. It stopped all conversation and ran people away. They found the groom's aunt hiding in another room with a headache and sore throat from having to yell over the music.

That's all... just two minor things. But, people will remember that!

syringa · #2 02-20-2006, 02:30 AM

I don't think that the things that you mentioned are minor; they are very important. If the couple's primary objective at their reception was to drink, then why did they bother to invite guests? They should have greeted each guest at some point during the reception rather than ignoring them.

And loud music can ruin a nice party.

Heather · #3 02-20-2006, 02:57 AM

There were people at our reception I didn't have a chance to greet before they left. It wasn't many, but enough to bother me. I made a point to apologize for it in their thank you note. I really felt awful because we didn't do a receiving line... (I still wouldn't change NOT doing a rec'ving line.)

Marge129 · #4 02-20-2006, 03:55 PM

H- at least you made an EFFORT to see everyone. This couple didn't even make the effort to see ANYONE!