Although weddings are fun-filled celebrations full of free-flowing wine and rockin’ dance floors, it’s still important to exhibit good manners before, during, and after indulging in the festivities. These following five tips ensure you’ll be a welcome guest at every union!Don’t Forget to RSVP
The first wedding etiquette misstep can happen before you even get to the ceremony. Always return the enclosed response card to your hosts by the requested date. While most brides will call to follow up close to the wedding day if they haven’t heard from you, you can save them the trouble by RSVPing as soon as you have decided whether or not you will attend.
Don’t Bring Uninvited Guests
The names on the invitation are the only people invited to the wedding. If the bride and groom didn’t include your children or specifically indicate you could bring a date, you need to arrive solo. The reasons are simple: The more guests, the more expensive the wedding (and the caterer’s fees) and the honorees have thought long and hard on exactly who they want to share their special day with. So if you’re stuck going it alone, consider yourself honored to be invited, respect their wishes, and have a great time meeting new people!
Don’t Dress Inappropriately
Dress codes can be confusing (what is “black tie optional,” anyway?!), but there are some easy rules to follow when attending a wedding. Always err on the side of over-, not under-dressing, but don’t go for anything too flashy. Save the jeans and miniskirts for another time and never, ever wear white—it’s strictly reserved for the bride.
Don’t Disrupt the Ceremony
The last thing you want is to be responsible for intentionally or unintentionally causing a scene during the wedding ceremony. So, as soon as you arrive, switch off your cell phone (leave it on vibrate, if there’s an urgent reason you must, but off is preferable) and leave it powered down until the ceremony is over. If you’re a parent with a child, take an aisle seat towards the rear so you can quickly and easily excuse yourself if your kiddo starts making a fuss during the vows.
Don’t Drink too Much
Wine and beer are usually flowing freely at weddings and the desire to indulge at the open bar can be tempting. However, passed out or overtly sloppy guests aren’t what the bride and groom had in mind when they extended the beverage hospitality. Enjoy the champagne toast and a drink or two, but make know and adhere to your personal limits. This will also save you the future embarrassment of seeing pics of yourself doing the Lambada with the best man on the dance floor!
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