Top 12 Ways to Impress Your Guests

Here's what guests really think about some of the great—and not so great—bashes they've attended.

7. In The Service
"My mom met my stepfather while teaching at the elementary school that both her children and his daughter had attended. When they got married, they had the service in the chapel of the school, and they asked the chaplain who had taught all four children to officiate. That meant a lot to our family." —Bella, Washington, DC

school wedding
Photo Credit: Wilton Photography

8. Tasty Treats
"A lot of candy favors get left behind, but one couple gave chocolate truffles. I took those with me!" —Mark, Baltimore, MD

9. It Takes Two
"The bride and groom had secretly been taking tango lessons and performed a choreographed routine for their first dance. We were applauding at every turn." —Courtney, Raleigh, NC

choreographed first dance
Photo Credit: Turn Loose the Art on Scratch Weddings via Loverl.y

10. Poetic License
"It's touching when couples personalize their vows. One groom, who'd met his bride in an English literature class, surprised her by reciting a Yeats poem! There wasn't a dry eye in the house." —Martha, Hartford, CT

11. A Sporting Event
"I went to a Steelers-themed wedding, where the bridesmaids wore black dresses and carried sunflowers (for the team's black and gold colors), and the bride and groom briefly wore Steeler jerseys. It showed me what a fun-loving duo they are." —Tracy, Pittsburgh, PA

football wedding
Photo Credit: Maria Velarde

12. A Sweet Good-Bye
"As we left, we were handed warm chocolate-chip cookies and vanilla milkshakes to go. Yum!" —Megan, South Orange, NJ

milk and cookies favor
Photo Credit: Natalie Franke Photography via Lover.ly

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