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ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
AS A
WEDDING
GUEST,
WHAT
IS YOUR
BIGGEST
PET PEEVE?“When there
aren’t assigned
seats at the
reception. It can
make guests
stress out about
finding a spot
next to their
friends.”“A DJ or band
that can’t read
the crowd. It’s
never fun when
the music
doesn’t match
the vibe.”“Too much
downtime
between the
ceremony and
reception.
Having to figure
out what to do
before the party
is a buzzkill.”“Having only one
bar! No one
wants to stand in
a long line for a
drink when you
could be on the
dance floor.”54 JUNE/JULY 2016 BRIDES.COM