{"id":1018,"date":"2009-08-28T09:30:31","date_gmt":"2009-08-28T08:30:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weddingdates.ie\/blog\/?p=1018"},"modified":"2021-04-08T15:04:20","modified_gmt":"2021-04-08T14:04:20","slug":"quirky-not-tacky","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/quirky-not-tacky\/","title":{"rendered":"Quirky, not Tacky"},"content":{"rendered":"

This was originally posted over on the CuriousWines blog<\/a> as part of their brilliant\u00a0wedding series. \u00a0Here I talk about why is OK to put a little (or a lot!) of your personality into your wedding….<\/p>\n

Weddings are traditional affairs. \u00a0The walking down the aisle, giving away the bride and exchanging of vows has been around for decades\/centuries\/time immemorial. \u00a0(Delete whichever ones you think are incorrect \u2013 I write this blog in my spare time dudes!)<\/p>\n

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Anyway, being such a traditional event doesn\u2019t mean weddings have to be boring, or staid, or downright dull. \u00a0Now I admit that I haven\u2019t been to THAT MANY weddings, but it has been said on the street that some weddings can have a bit of a d\u00e9j\u00e0 vu effect. \u00a0Especially if it\u2019s a siblings wedding or someone from the same group of friends. \u00a0Especially if it is held in the same venue or has the same band. \u00a0My tupence worth is that you should put your own stamp on your own wedding. It should have a flavour of the couple and include their interests and passions. \u00a0Why not after all? \u00a0Nobody but you is going to think that your wedding day is the most special day of their lives, so why make them sit through something beige? \u00a0Give them something to talk about, something to laugh about and something to remember!<\/p>\n

Put some personality into your wedding decor<\/strong>. \u00a0Particularly with wedding favours or centrepieces, there is great opportunity to be creative! \u00a0What is exciting about tables numbered 1 to 10? \u00a0Nothing, that\u2019s what. \u00a0How about photos of you and the groom in various holiday locations, or with various friends or family members who are sitting at that table. \u00a0How about themed centre pieces? \u00a0How about Fortune Cookie favours or little plant pots with seeds? \u00a0The choices are as limitless as your imagination.<\/p>\n

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Entertain your guests. <\/strong> Between the ceremony and the meal and between the meal and the band there will be a lull in proceedings. \u00a0People have taken time off work, bought a new frock and possibly travelled to be with you on your big day. \u00a0You\u2019d better make damn sure you feed, water and entertain them!! There is nothing worse than people being so hungry before the meal they get cranky, or worse yet \u2013 hit the bar too hard! \u00a0Provide your guests with some finger food or canap\u00e9s if there is a long gap before they are eating again. \u00a0A cheese buffet is a nice idea here aswell, especially if you can serve it with some nice wine. \u00a0[Hint: Curious Wines<\/a> offer fantastic quality at a great price!] \u00a0There should also be something more for the guests to do than just drink \u2013 I had a magician at my launch party and he worked really well, mingling between the guests, not intrusive at all but the perfect way to liven up peoples afternoon. \u00a0Other ideas I have heard bandied about are Big Games (ie, inflatable twister, giant boxing ring, Sumo suits etc) sounds a bit mental, but you can be damn sure that people would let their hair down and have a good ol laugh \u2013 and isn\u2019t that what you want for people at your wedding?<\/p>\n

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Please yourself.<\/strong> While you have to consider the needs and wants of your guests (as above) you also can\u2019t please everybody. \u00a0And if Granny is coming and can\u2019t stand loud music but you have your heard set on a kickin\u2019 band, then I\u2019d be finding Granny a quiet spot where she could hang out. \u00a0As soon as you start to try to satisfy everyone, you will most certainly end up not satisfying anyone, most particularly yourself. \u00a0So make the tough choices and make it a day to remember for you guys and filled with fun and personality. \u00a0Even if you are into Death Metal.<\/p>\n

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