Ever wondered what wedding planners really think about guest behavior? In this laugh-out-loud and eye-opening episode of Weddings Unscripted, we down the most outrageous, frustrating, and just plain baffling things we’ve seen guests do at weddings—and what you should absolutely avoid if you’re attending one.

From surprise plus-ones and giant gift boxes to inappropriately sloshed uncles and children running wild, no topic is off-limits. Whether you're planning your wedding or attending one soon, this is your ultimate etiquette guide (with a healthy dose of real talk and behind-the-scenes stories from planners who’ve seen it all).

What we discuss:

[00:02:00] – The golden rule: don’t complain

[00:13:00] – Why bringing too much stuff (bags, laptops, shoes!) is a no-go

[00:19:00] – Stop putting your jacket on the reception chairs before photos

[00:24:00] – Let the vendors do their job—no surprise performances, please

[00:27:00] – When guests harass the DJ… and what to do about it

[00:30:00] – Please don’t get wasted (or pressure vendors to drink!)

[00:33:00] – Should kids come to the wedding? Only if invited

[00:43:00] – Why giant boxed gifts create major planner headaches

[00:48:00] – Vendors, read the timeline!

[00:50:00] – What couples should do: hire a planner you connect with

💡 Key Takeaways:

• Don’t complain—especially not to the couple.
• Bring minimal belongings (and don’t ask planners to hold them).
• Stay out of the vendor’s way—they’re working for the couple, not you.
• Kids are great—if they’re invited and supervised.
• Boxed gifts? Ship them. Always.
• Drinking is fine. Drunken drama is not.

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