07/06/2024
‼️How to be a great wedding guest‼️
Getting an invitation to a wedding is special.
Weddings these days come in all shapes and sizes, however some things never change.
Attending a wedding has some do’s and don’ts and here's a few tips on how to be a great wedding
guest.
🫶RSVP on time – reply to the invitation regardless of whether you’re going or not.
🫶Dress appropriately. Better to be over-groomed than turn up looking way too casual.
🫶Arrive on time for the marriage ceremony.
🫶Good manners never go amiss.
🫶Greet the hosts, introduce your partner/spouse.
🫶Ask where to put your wedding gift unless it’s obvious.
🫶Be attentive, read signs, listen to instructions.
🫶Suppress the urge to take a peek where signs say private.
🫶Never take alcohol or drugs or turn up pre-loaded.
🫶Go easy on the alcohol, drink plenty of water.
🫶Avoid smoking unless it’s made clear that it’s ok.
🫶Have your mobile phone on silent during the ceremony and reception speeches.
🫶No photos unless it’s ok. Many couples have an unplugged ceremony with no photos or social media posts.
🫶Suppress your urge to cheer, clap, whoop, whistle, interject or laugh inappropriately during the marriage ceremony and reception speeches.
🫶The signing of the marriage licence is not usually the end of the ceremony, try to avoid starting a conversation with others until after the married couple are officially announced or walk down the isle.
🫶If you’ve brought your children manage their restlessness during the formal stuff and leave the ceremony or reception with them. Many couples try to have activities for kids.
🫶After the ceremony it’s the reception then party time, however, one should never be ‘overly familiar’ with any of the bridal party or parents.
🫶Show your moves on the dance floor after the bride and groom’s first dance.
🫶Know when it’s time to leave, express your thanks and travel home safely.
A wedding is a special occasion even if it’s a tiny laid-back beach occasion.
As a guest, your role is to support the couple by making their celebration a great and memorable occasion for all the right reasons 🙌