Harsashen's Bridal Magazine ( Issue # 1 ) 2012 | Page 13

WHEN Y Guests Complain ! es believe it or not guests do complain, never, I hear you say but I am sorry to say it is true, uncle Razmik will be moaning about sitting next to aunty Aida, Armineh will want to know why she can't bring the children and cousin Teni will be complaining about the choice of music, you can't keep everyone happy but you can aim for some. Some guests will have a moan if you just ask them for money and nothing else, since some people consider this rude but fortunately in Armenian weddings it goes without saying. Guests may complain if they are unable to bring their children though it most circles this is understood and accepted. Another complaint will not be thanking the guests for the gifts using pen and paper. Make sure your guests are able to get from the church to the reception if the distance is too far you need to provide some kind of transport. Another gripe is the interval between the church and reception, try and organize drinks and canapés in between if the interval is going to be any length of time. Finally the seating plan, try to group people that like each other together and not the other way round(it may be amusing at the time but the results could be disastrous ). HM 2012/2013 Harsashen.com ñ 11