We’ve all been to a wedding with this exact scenario: The sweet couple prepared their own vows, they start to read them, and everyone in the back has to guess what they said based on the reactions of the front few rows. It may seem like such a simple thing to worry about, but if you want all of your guests to be engaged during your wedding ceremony, they have to be able to hear you! No matter where you host your wedding?the beach, a traditional church setting, or under a big white tent in the middle of the woods?here’s how to make sure your guests can you all throughout the ceremony.
Make Note of any Distractions at the Venue

Every wedding venue has its quirks, and one of yours might be that the acoustics aren’t the most conducive for your guests to hear the ceremony. As you’re touring the venue or going over checklists with your venue coordinator, make note of any distractions that you can spot while you’re visiting. For example, does a train go by right near the venue" You might want to figure out exactly what the train schedule is so you can avoid hearing the whistle blowing during the middle of your vows. Is there a high school football stadium across the street from the venue" You may want to avoid scheduling your wedding during the middle of the playoffs. Some distractions are not simply avoided by scheduling your wedding at strategic times?such as the loud roar of the ocean breeze or the inevitable traffic in a busy intersect...