The DO's and DON'T of Wedding
Everyone seems to be excited whenever they get invited to an event such as weddings. Whether it is your first time to attend a wedding or you have invited to many weddings before. As a guest, you have to pay attention to the simple wedding etiquette and use it as a guideline to help you get accustomed in today's modern weddings.
Wedding Guest Etiquette #1 - Receiving an Invitation
If you receive an invitation, please RSVP - even if you have no plans of attending the event or won't be able to make it, make sure you inform the couple as soon as possible. Read more...
Wedding Guest Etiquette #2 - Bringing a Date
Never assume that you can bring a date unless your invitation clearly specify "and GUEST", you should be the one attending the wedding if it only bears your name. Also, inviting a child at the reception means two mouths to feed. Read more...
Wedding Guest Etiquette #3 - Giving a Gift
In today's modern society, the average couples would prefer monetary gifts as to any other gifts. It is still a customary to send a gift to the couple. Read more...
Wedding Guest Etiquette #4 - Check the Time
As a guest, you also need to be ON TIME for the wedding ceremony. This will give yourself time to find a seat and
get settled in. Read more...
It would be much appreciated if everyone should turn off their cellphones or switch it to silent mode once they are inside the church. Read more...
You don't want to be underdressed for the wedding, so dress appropriately. Even if it's a casual event. Always wear a dress, skirt, or a suit. Read more...
You wouldn't think that we have to mention this one, but you'd be surprised by what attention seeking guests have tried to pull off. This rule extends to crowns, ornamental, or anything else could be mistaken for a tiara, or any other headpiece the bride may choose to wear. Read more...
The photographer needs to capture those life-changing moments of the couple and it wouldn't be the same if your head is on the way. Pay attention and respect the sanctity of the wedding ceremony in front of you. Read more...
Say "Congratulations" to the groom and "Best Wishes" to the bride. When you say "Congrats" it implies that someone has caught something. Read more...
As a guest, you have to keep in mind that a BUFFET is not synonymous with "All-You-Can-Eat". Read more...
There are many brides and grooms have an irrational fear of their guests not having a good time at the reception. Read more...
It may seem cheesy, but the wedding celebration could oftentimes be blurry especially for the couple as they have to deal with so many things on their wedding day. Read more...
If the reception program includes speeches, please don't talk to your seatmates or talk on your cellphone while a speech is in progress. Read more...
You might not love the design of the favor gifts or appreciate how it was made, but the couple spent a lot of time and money into creating it. Read more...
Well, there you have it. A more precise and detailed list of wedding guest etiquette, so when your family or friends get married this will guide you on what you should or shouldn't do when you're going to an event such as weddings. Mistakes can happen, so just follow these rules and you're good to go.
Above all, indulge yourself to the celebration and tell the happy couple that you are so pleased that they invited you to be a part of their beautiful celebration.
Sincerely,
get settled in. Read more...
Wedding Guest Etiquette #5 - Phone is Ringing
It would be much appreciated if everyone should turn off their cellphones or switch it to silent mode once they are inside the church. Read more...
Wedding Guest Etiquette #6 - Choosing the Right Dress
You don't want to be underdressed for the wedding, so dress appropriately. Even if it's a casual event. Always wear a dress, skirt, or a suit. Read more...
Wedding Guest Etiquette #7 - Trying to Accessorize
You wouldn't think that we have to mention this one, but you'd be surprised by what attention seeking guests have tried to pull off. This rule extends to crowns, ornamental, or anything else could be mistaken for a tiara, or any other headpiece the bride may choose to wear. Read more...
Wedding Guest Etiquette #8 - Taking Pictures
The photographer needs to capture those life-changing moments of the couple and it wouldn't be the same if your head is on the way. Pay attention and respect the sanctity of the wedding ceremony in front of you. Read more...Wedding Guest Etiquette #9 - Skip the Ceremony
The worst thing a guest can do is to skip the ceremony and beat the couple to the reception. You are invited to THE WEDDING. Read more...
Wedding Guest Etiquette #10 - Receiving Line at the Reception
Say "Congratulations" to the groom and "Best Wishes" to the bride. When you say "Congrats" it implies that someone has caught something. Read more...
Wedding Guest Etiquette #11 - Meal is Served
As a guest, you have to keep in mind that a BUFFET is not synonymous with "All-You-Can-Eat". Read more...
Wedding Guest Etiquette #12 - Socialize with the Guests
There are many brides and grooms have an irrational fear of their guests not having a good time at the reception. Read more...
Wedding Guest Etiquette #13 - The Guestbook
It may seem cheesy, but the wedding celebration could oftentimes be blurry especially for the couple as they have to deal with so many things on their wedding day. Read more...
Wedding Guest Etiquette #14 - Having Conversation
If the reception program includes speeches, please don't talk to your seatmates or talk on your cellphone while a speech is in progress. Read more...
Wedding Guest Etiquette #15 - Gift of Appreciation
You might not love the design of the favor gifts or appreciate how it was made, but the couple spent a lot of time and money into creating it. Read more...Well, there you have it. A more precise and detailed list of wedding guest etiquette, so when your family or friends get married this will guide you on what you should or shouldn't do when you're going to an event such as weddings. Mistakes can happen, so just follow these rules and you're good to go.
Above all, indulge yourself to the celebration and tell the happy couple that you are so pleased that they invited you to be a part of their beautiful celebration.
Sincerely,
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