THINGS WEDDING GUESTS COMPLAIN ABOUT:

 

Most people get married in the spring or the summer, which means there are a lot of weddings being planned right now.  If YOU'RE planning one, this list should help.  It's the five most common things wedding guests complain about.

 

#1.)  A CASH BAR.  It's understandable if you can't afford an open bar.  But let's face it, NO ONE likes to pay for drinks at a wedding.  If your budget's tight, think about offering the cheap wine and beer for free, and only charging for the top-shelf stuff.

--Another option is to offer a signature cocktail instead of the full bar.

 

#2.)  RUNNING OUT OF THE BEST ENTRÉE.  You should always have more than you think you'll need, just to be safe.  People might show up even though they didn't RSVP, or they might bring their kids without telling you.  So plan for a few extras.

--And make sure the portion sizes are big enough too.  When people pay to fly in from out of town, they expect a nice meal, not something the size of an appetizer. 

 

#3.)  UNHEALTHY FOOD.  More people than ever are worried about their diet.  So if you plan on serving entrees that aren't that healthy, offer healthier appetizers.  And find out if anyone's a vegetarian.  About three percent of Americans are, and ten percent say they don't like to eat meat very often.

 

#4.)  WAITING.  If something doesn't go according to plan and you get off-schedule, you don't want your guests to get bored.  To make sure they don't, give them something to do, something to eat, or something to drink at all times.

(Better Homes and Gardens)