Wedding guest problems: How to deal with them

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You can’t please everyone, and this saying isn’t any less true when it comes to weddings. From the picky eater to the guest who’s always in the photographer’s way, some people can be quite a handful during your big day. Here are some familiar problematic wedding guests and how to deal with them properly and lovingly.


Unexpected extra guests

When it comes to wedding crashes, just send over a groomsman to tell the person to hit the bricks. If you can stand the person being present at your special day, you could also simply set down a place setting at a far-flung table and try to forget the fact that someone is crashing your wedding. Otherwise, it’s best to send someone to politely ask the unexpected guest to leave.

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Photographer wannabes

Some guests would have their iPhone constantly out, often getting in the way of the professional photographer to get their own perfect shots. Inform guests ahead of time that you’ll either implement a no-pictures policy or that you’ve hired a pro to capture the day’s events. Politely ask them to move out of the way.


The discontented ones

Some people will find that the steak isn’t cooked to their preference, the music is too loud, or that the room is too cold. If you’re faced with constant complainers, know that they likely won’t ever be satisfied – simply listen to them, and that’s it.


Guests with special needs and dietary restrictions

These can definitely cost extra expense and consideration, so include a space on the RSVP card where guests can indicate their food allergies, if any, as well as other dietary restrictions such as a religious diet. You can also send them emails individually to get this information.


Douglas Grady is an event planner who specializes in handling weddings. Based in Orange County, California, he is trained to handle and plan different kinds of events, from the lavish to the minimalist. More tips here.