What Does A Bride Want?

A woman's wedding day is one of the happiest 24 hours she will ever spend, no matter where she says her vows. The bride, accompanied by her groom, is the center of everyone's attention. She is the queen of the ball and the recipient of best wishes from her family, friends and acquaintances.

But more than long-lasting makeup, soft shoes, or a bustle system made of unbreakable steel, what does a bride really want?

COMFORT AND CONFIDENCE.

During the whirlwind of activity that is a bride's wedding day, the last thing she wants to do is answer questions, be hassled by unruly guests or last minute details, or be bothered with numerous confirmations of how she wants things to be done.

That is where the Wedding Entertainment Director steps in.

A good wedding entertainment director (W.E.D.) will communicate with the other professionals in the room, making sure the agenda the bride has composed will be executed and every detail (such as the location of the throwing bouquet) has been confirmed. Good communication always insures success.

It spawns a good flow of events, a natural feel to the ambiance surrounding the reception, and a bride and groom who can concentrate on the mood of the moment and nothing else.

A good W.E.D. will facilitate the efforts of the other professionals in the room. If a photographer has left the room for a moment, the W.E.D. will get them back in the room before any special traditions, like the parents dance, are observed. If the bridal party is waiting outside for the grand entrance to begin and not every guest has their champagne poured, the W.E.D. would grab a bottle and start filling glasses.

It prevents embarrassing situations from arising, causing the bride and groom to look bad in front of their friends and family.

A good W.E.D. will also expedite the delivery of the day, identifying those parts of the day that might drag before they become time-draining problems. If dinner is taking a bit longer than expected, they might suggest some dance time on the floor or some other distraction.

It keeps the guests from feeling the need to leave early, encouraging them to have fun, relax, and enjoy all the bride's hard work!

With all that being said, I would encourage you to consider one thing, before making any decisions regarding entertainment...

What do you want on YOUR wedding day?