It’s your wedding day, who’s coming?
For many, their wedding is the happiest day of their life. And you know what they say about events, it is not complete without your people and food. Today we will be addressing the former.
Check out these people you can expect on your big day:
1. The Assistant Celebrants
No be them get party but they handle the event like it was theirs. These are your friends and family that are in charge of packing your money, controlling food distribution and making sure the newlyweds are comfortable.
2. Long Forgotten Family Member
Say hello to the family member you 100% do not like. You didn’t invite them but they will be in attendance anyway. Like, hello? There is a reason why you did not receive an RSVP.
3. The Fire Dancer
If scatter the dance floor was a person, it would be them. They are usually the type to remove any hindrance like their shoe or wig to give everyone a dance show to remember.
4. The BFF You Haven’t Seen In Years.
Weddings are the perfect opportunity to reunite with people you haven’t seen in many years. So, prepare for an emotional roller coaster ride at your wedding when your old friends come through.
5. The Unpaid Videographer
These godsend people are paid dust until the groom and bride realize the photographer they paid to capture their big day was busy fighting for item 7 instead.
The unpaid curators are all about capturing every moment of your wedding and are mostly walking up and down looking for the best angle.
6. The VVIPs
Here comes the unknown celebrities –your esteemed special guests of honour. They won’t make noise but everything about them screams status and money.
They are a joy to welcome because you know they will be leaving a fat envelope with you at their departure. Don’t forget to package their “thank you for coming” gift sha.
7. The Dressed To Kill
Is it a wedding or a battle of outfits? If there is one thing these people will do, is steal the show with their outfits. They dress to stun.
They tend to move up and down too. And we understand, like after all that tailor’s bill? Everybody better feed their eyes with your outfit.
8. The Single And Ready To Mingle
Introducing the fishers of men and women. Their top priority at your wedding is to find their future partner. Kindly throw the bouquet cleverly.
9. The Exes
You did not invite them but you know there’s every likelihood that they show up. That’s why you will find yourself craning your neck left and right when they say “Speak Now or Forever Hold Your Peace.”
We heard some of you invite your exes unprovoked too. Anything your eyes see, take it like that o.
10. The Ones Who Came For The Food
They usually don’t know you but grace your event with their full chest. They are usually at the caterer’s spot fighting for food.
They will eat and claim not to have eaten. Some even come with Ziplocs to take food home.
11. Your Parents’ Friends
Yes, you’re the ones exchanging rings but your parents…they are real MVPs of the day. Prepare to host their friends and colleagues. If you like, sing from morning till night that you want a small wedding.
That one is for your pocket, dear.
#TheGoodStuff serves up some light reading with 2 shots of humour and a dash of sarcasm. This edition highlights the types of guests you can expect at your wedding.
