What makes a successful & beautiful wedding in your eyes?

I always remember the flowers. I remember the flowers from every single wedding I've ever been to lol

The food- good or bad, I’ve never forgotten the food from any wedding I’ve attended.

A very personalized ceremony. Good food, music, and alcohol.

I can only remember what one cake looked like from all the weddings I’ve been to and only remember their centerpieces or decor if I personally helped craft them (so like 2 weddings) lol. I remember being left hungry and I remember one wedding where it was so hot and miserable and there was no reprieve from the weather (even though it was shaded)(our nail polish melted off)

People say they don't remember this but I pay extra attention to decorations and floral arrangements. I don't remember the food unless it was severely bad. I think beautiful decorations really set a wedding up for a unique vibe.

Also, the overall vibe of the wedding is important. If people are tense and stuck up, I won't have a good time. But when there's an overall fun and chill vibe, it's an amazing time regardless.

How long I waited for food and if the drinks were made properly.

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I'm obsessed with flowers so I am glad you notice

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Food is a good one!

I agree with the personalized touches that show what means most to the couple. I love the ceremony portion especially if the couple writes heartfelt vows, that's the beautiful part, if you can feel the love (not to be too mushy). I have been to weddings where you could feel the love and it's amazing. The dancing, the food, & the booze being great makes me consider the reception successful.

Food, bar, dj and flowers on the tables. I remember ever centerpiece from the last several weddings we've been to. Though, if I wasn't planning my own wedding I don't know that I would have taken such a close look at what the centerpieces were.

The moment the officiant pronounces the bride and groom to be husband and wife. For me, that's all that matters. I'm most excited about spending the rest of my life with my best friend. The rest is just extra stuff that in the grand scheme of things isn't all that important.

I remember the personalized details. I remember the ceremony. The food, the drinks. The little details don’t matter BUT they do help create the overall vibe that will be remembered.

Food, how many bartenders, and location. I once went to a wedding in December that was outside in the hills at night. We were freezing, since I was family I was able to sit in the tent with the heater but the other guest were just outside freezing it had to be 40 degrees that night..... they saved money because they knew the owner of the venue but I mean really!!!!!

Good hosting. I just went to one in December, and I honestly couldn't tell you what the centerpieces looked like or what the BM wore or carried, or what songs they danced to. I didn't take the favors. I remember there was an excellent dinner, fully stocked bar, and the parking valet was comped (not necessary but super considerate). The location was stunning (5 star hotel) but I wouldn't have held it against them if it wasn't.

Before I got engaged: I would remember if the wedding started on time, if it was outside - I would remember how uncomfortable I was in the heat with the bugs (Texas and outdoor summer weddings do not mix!!), How long I had to wait for food, if the DJ was any good, if there was alcohol or not, and then the overall vibe of the ceremony and reception space.

Now that I am engaged: I 100% remember everything about the decor, the timeline, the types of food served, the types of drinks served, as well as all the things above.

I think a successful wedding is one that is run mostly on time, guests do not have to wait too long for food or drinks, and the vibe that the couple was going for was achieved.

I always remember either the bride's dress, or the decoration of the venue.

The food, the dj and The timeline of the wedding. A few I have been to really dragged on certain things. One in particular was almost 7 years ago and I could still describe it in detail as what not to do at a wedding

I love a nice short and personalized ceremony. I love when the couple can't stop grinning at each other. Aside from that, a couple that hosts well is successful in my mind. That means good, safe and professionally maintained food. Free alcohol all night and attention to the guest experience (late night snacks, comfortable room temperature, and cool favors)

I always remember if the couple getting married look like they're enjoying their day. There's nothing better than seeing the love between two people.

My cousin I'm close to got married a while back, and during the reception, he grabbed the mic and started making a speech. He said when he was dating other people he'd never get them flowers, he thought they were a waste of money cause they just died, etc.

He brought out a single rose and gave it to his new wife. Even my DAD was crying!

Other than that, good food, good music, and good atmosphere make a great wedding to me. If I have a blast at your wedding by dancing and just feeling an overall fun atmosphere, I consider your wedding a success, and that's what I'm trying to emulate with mine for sure! That's why we splurged on the DJ!

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I have a couple of those!

One of them we waited almost TWO HOURS for food. The only thing they had to eat was one tray of cheese and crackers and the bar was not open yet either. There was nothing to do. Snore.

I love a short, sweet, personalized ceremony. I love personal vows when they're short and speak to the couple's relationship, and not ones that are overly sappy ( the kind where you can tell they're written to evoke tears).

I also remember being properly hosted. I went to a wedding where my wine glass was never empty because they had table-side wine service and honestly it was the best.

The only negatives I remember are poor hosting decisions - a cocktail hour that was really an hour and a half with no seating available, followed by a half hour walk to the reception space stands out. Also I remember a buffet with a single line for a wedding of easily 150 people- We were first in line so we got our food right away, but there was still a long line when we finished eating and we just had to sit there and wait for everyone in line to get their food, then finish eating.