• I've been to many weddings for family, friends, and coworkers that range from casual to fancy. • At all of them, I've found that the food, music, and speeches are the main things guests care about. • Couples should make sure the music is danceable, the food is tasty, and the speeches are short.

I've been to dozens of weddings in different places, from backyards and churches to high-end homestead hotels and wineries. I once even attended a wedding at a zoo and another on the grounds of a museum.

But no matter the type of celebration — casual, fancy, or in-between — I have seen and heard firsthand what matters most to guests. No, it's not the favors or the cake.

If you want to throw a wedding that guests will rave about for years, here are three things you need to focus on.

Guests

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