MarkR wrote: » A short speech. Seriously, keep it simple. Leave the doves / sweet carts / instagram booth aside, and have some fun.
xalot wrote: » I was at a church wedding (in the middle of nowhere) and the bride and groom had laid out a make shift table with homemade sandwiches and crisps for after. The venue was an hour away and they had anticipated that people like me, who forget to eat breakfast, would be starving. Wasn't fancy but I loved the thought that had gone into it. Also, another wedding I went to had buckets of beer at the entrance to the reception, along with canapes and prosecco. Made the wait for the bride and groom more enjoyable and didn't feel awkward about getting a second glass as you could just help yourself. As long as I'm fed and watered I'm happy.
The_B_Man wrote: » I was at one where they brought out rasher sambos at about midnight. I think there was crisp sambos there as well. I was at another where they had a load of flip flops in the jacks later on so the women could change out of their shoes, if needed. The Pick n Mix tables are good as well, if u have a sweet tooth. We binged on them and took home a load in paper bags. Kept us going for ages!
Stone Deaf 4evr wrote: » not the best thing, but certainly one of the funniest I've seen was when a drunk lad fell during the siege of ennis and created a chain reaction of people falling over him.
dancingqueen wrote: » Unfortunately bands tend to take instruction from their employer.. either the venue or the bride and groom.
GingerLily wrote: » The band did a limbo at ours which was a nice break from the solid dancing, all other dance competitions were self organised I thin they may generally do more then that but we didn't need too much encouragment. The band also let one or two people sing with them (ACDC and Wheetus), which was great craic felt - a lot less formal and more interactive then a lot of wedding bands
fima wrote: » My husband is in a wedding band. The worst experience he ever had while playing was when an elderly gentleman approached him and asked him could he sing a song. He was well dressed and my husband assumed him to be part of the wedding party ... he started 'singing' a song that went on for 10 minutes which no one could decipher a word or a tune. The bride and groom were looking on in horror ... the man was a complete stranger who had arrived in well on it. He had to be helped off the stage when he started into his second song. Sorry off topic but it makes me laugh every time I think about it, the bride and groom saw the funny side thankfully.
dancingqueen wrote: » My favourite wedding moment was when the bride (my lovely mam) organised to have a bagpiper pipe her and my stepdad down the aisle after the ceremony (civil). It was previously discussed and dismissed due to "budgetary issues" but she organised it as a surprise and he cried. It was a lovely moment It was a magical day, and she told me she felt like a princess. She didn't wear a dress at her first wedding and had her dream day in the end.
norabattie wrote: » Was at a wedding last week where at midnight a chipper had set up in a room off of the dance hall where we got burgers, drum sticks and chips with curry or garlic. Thought it was a brilliant idea and everybody stuffed themselves again. Also the band was fantastic which makes a huge difference too. A friend of mine was at a wedding lately which was held in the bride and groom's back yard. Proper ceremony but no speeches etc. Hay bales scattered around the yard. Barbeque for dinner. They played games on the lawn. Music set up on the decking. She said it was the most relaxed and best wedding she's ever been at.
sasta le wrote: » Chipper idea is great but people do food too early its at 2am or 3am you wabt a feed
Martina1991 wrote: » I was at a wedding recently. The DJ was the MC to introduce the bridal party before the meal. In between courses he played a game where half the room were on the brides side and the other half were the grooms side. Each side took it in turns to sing a song the DJ played and he decided who won. The best man and chief bridesmaid had to dress up and dance around the room as well. There was also a quiz on the table with questions about the bride and groom. It was certainly different. Some people thought it was great to get everyone involved, but some people just wanted to eat their meal without having to dance and clap between courses. You'll never satisfy everyone. Each to their own.
baby and crumble wrote: » These threads always amuse me, because half the things mentioned would really turn me off at a wedding. It really does go to show you can never please everyone. If you organise your day to please all the people invited, then you'll never achieve it. At least if you base it on stuff YOU like, there's the same chance the same amount of people you're friends with will be into it AND you'll at least enjoy it too.
Dr. Kenneth Noisewater wrote: » The last few weddings I've been to, they've had a free bar set up when you come in the door with a limited supply of drink that the bride and groom supply themselves. Nothing amazing - a few types of beer and wine, and a bottle or two of spirits. I think it's a great idea insofar as it allows people to get together and grab a few beers quickly, rather than queuing at a bar waiting for pints and paying etc, which breaks up conversations initially. Its a simple idea but I think its a really good
