What do your guests really remember about your weddings?..

Pretty much I only remember whether or not I had fun. And I always notice if the couple is having fun--there's nothing worse than watching the bride & groom be stressed out on what's supposed to be a fun, celebratory day for them.

I remember other things (like food, DJ, decorations) only if they're extraordinarily good or extraordinarily bad.

So I'm putting money into things that will help my guests have a great time (open bar, decent food, great DJ, photobooth) and not letting myself stress about the minor details. Hopefully I won't be one of those miserable brides!

Overall experience!! Was it fun and enjoyable or bland and did I wanna paper cut my wrist with the programs

I usually remember how gorgeous the bride looked, the vows during the ceremony (my favorite part!), the first dance (my second favorite part), how delicious (or disgusting) the food was, how good (or terrible) the music was, and whether I had a good time in general. That's really it. Everything else is bonus.

My favorite parts of weddings is the ceremony and watching the groom's face as she comes down.I enjoy when people write their own vows and I love looking at the details and as long as there are good drinks I am happy!

Well, what I remember is really special. On the wedding evening, all the guest and we both (me and my bride) sat in the lawn around the fire pit area and everyone appreciated us and said kind words about how beautiful and great we look together. They gave us a lot of wishes and blessings and asked us how we met and how do we both felt about each other. It was like the strengthening of our bond. And every time, I meet those guys they tell me that they really had a wonderful time taking to us while sitting besides to the fire pit.

DJ

I always remember the DJ, I think too many people delegate the DJ task to the wrong person and it kills the reception. I've been to a reception had only dirty versions of all the music (even at a kid free wedding) it drove everyone away (after food and cake like 15 people remained and it was primarily the wedding party). I've been to the reception where the good music started too late (the beginning was very slow, so it seemed like it was going to be a boring reception so people started to leave, then the DJ turned it up but 75% of the ppl were gone).

OH and when ppl do TOO much at the reception and there's no time for just fun and dancing.

Overall if your gonna have a boring reception for grandma, do it early in the day so I can still have fun with my Saturday evening/night.

I remember if I'm bored, Like the others, I remember if the food was good or bad. I mostly remember the experience, and if someone said something funny, or there were special moments that didn't seem perfectly orchestrated. The DJ can make or break a party. I remember long and boring speeches. There's nothing worse than sitting there listening to the bridal party tell inside jokes about each other that you know nothing about. I remember many a wedding sitting there with my fake smile on just wondering when I could get up for another drink.

-ceremonies (what's said, how long it is, where it is, etc)

-what the bride looks like

-whether the food tasted good or not

-whether they had good alcohol/drink choices

-the entertainment and music

-whether they had a band or a DJ

-sometimes centerpieces or lack thereof (but only at 2 weddings)

I always remember:

- The dress and brides face as she walks down the aisle

- the grooms face when the bride walks down the aisle

- if i was bored during the ceremony, listening to boring loooong speeches or sitting and waiting for something to happen.

- If i was able to drink alcohol - i don't care if i have to pay as long as the option is there

- whether i was comfortable - not too hot or too cold, standing for too long

- the favors. i love favors.

- dancing and music

I remember something different about everyone.

- My cousin's wedding was very interesting. They had the bridal party walk into the reception to Marilyn Manson. The Reception was in a VFW hall that looked like a school gym with this big red stripe around the room. Also we had to pay for pop, they had a beer keg and that was all way of free drinks. For food they catered from Walmart, friend chicken and they ran out. They also had potato chips and left them in the Walmart bags on the table.

-My bff's wedding I remember her dad's cute speech and having fun dancing to weird techno music her husband's friend (the dj) picked out

-My college friend's wedding I remember the weird venue that had dancing in a different room than the dinner. And the ceremony was outside in 100 degree weather with the sun shining on us. It was a quick ceremony thankfully. She also had a child playing the piano as she walked in and it was quite bad.

I'm a cake person, I remember cakes and then I remember all the bad things that happened.

I always remember the love and emotion shared between the bride and groom on their first day of forever after. And that doesn't cost a thing!

I remember the ceremony-- long and tedious or quick and to the point? And What Went Wrong-- let's face it,when you talk with friends in years to come *this* is what you will tell people-- not how beautiful the flowers were, but how the it rained (one friend-- married 15 years), or you got married at a golf course and they called someone to tee in the middle of your ceremony (another friend-- married 10 years).

I feel bad because I been to 4 weddings. I was BM in 3 of them. I only remember the BM dresses that I had to buy and how much my feet hurt in heels. The 1 I wasn't a BM in I remember the colors being red and black nothing else.

Pretty much I only remember that 2 people got married.

I have been to a LOT of weddings. I ALWAYS remember the food! Then the music (as in...was it good? did we dance all night? were there only a few people on the dance floor?) and lastly, I remember the bride's dress

I remember the bride and how she looked and how well the Dj was. Oh, and also if they had an open bar or not. That's about all. I never remember the centerpieces, decorations, cake etc.

The thing I remember the most: Hands down, the ceremony.

I honestly remember almost everything about every ceremony I have witnessed. Secondly, I remember things that went wrong or amiss during receptions. Sorry, but if something goes awry, your guests will recall it years later.

Overall, I do not remember: The brides gown, favors, what the cake looked like other than that it was cake, anything about the bridal party, speeches, invitations. I have also never been blown away by "wedding food" - it just tends to be bad or lackluster.

Food and cake

The top things that have been brought up over and over: The food (we mega splurged, so I'm glad it was worth it!) and the venue/atmosphere. Our wedding was some what unique in terms of venue and atmosphere and everyone loved it!

Oh and our bar/bartender he was awesome! My MIL mentioned to someone she wanted coffee and he must have overheard because she had one in her hand 2 minutes later. He did things like that all night long and he was so friendly and fun, we were all raving about him!

The most important thing I remember from weddings are if I had a good time or not (and I'm not hard to please). I actually like getting a favor, and do remember the favor as a memory from the wedding. Its nice to have something to take home and keep. I remember from one wedding we all got a picture from the "red carpet photo" , I soooo wanted to do this red carpet thing, but it was way over priced

I also remember little salt and pepper shakers (typical wedding favor, but I still remember) from another wedding..

I vaguely remember what we ate at both of those weddings. I do remember what I ate another wedding, because they had "family style chinese food" ---typical wedding food, is not memorable INMHO, something "different" is.

I do remember what the bridesmaids outfit was...

I remember the ceremony and how it was set up, was there a view?

I remember if everyone was up and dancing or not...

I remember participating in the bouquet toss

I agree on not remembering the cake, card box, signage and linens though...