Brides often worry about some guests that may not behave and are worried about how to approach the issue of the Grooms (or her) relatives or others that may not behave well. Here is a list a do\u2019s and don\u2019ts for guests. We dare you to include a print-out in your wedding invitations!<\/p>\n
1. RSVP on Time<\/p>\n
Hi guest! You\u2019ll notice on your wedding invitation there\u2019s a date for RSVPs to be in by. That deadline is there for a reason, so please make sure you get back to us by then. The seating plan is hard enough to sort without all of the RSVP\u2019S!<\/p>\n
2. No Kids Means No Kids<\/p>\n
You might notice your wedding invitation is addressed to just you and your partner. As much as we love little Cosmo and Chrysanthemum, we\u2019ve decided to have a child-free wedding. No exceptions. Not even for children as delightful as yours. Don\u2019t ask. (This goes for everyone \u2013 if the name isn\u2019t on the invitation, they NOT invited.)<\/p>\n
3. Don\u2019t Wear White<\/p>\n
Or ivory, or cream. Steer clear of those colours, and even more so if lace is involved too. You can wear your nice white lace dress to any event of the year. Brides get one day to wear their nice white lace dress. Don\u2019t ruin it.<\/p>\n
4. Don\u2019t Wear Black<\/p>\n
Black is a bit funeral-esque, and traditionally wearing black was a way to protest against the marriage. So unless you not-so-secretly wish the bride was marrying you, put your black tie back on the rack and pick out a more jaunty floral one.<\/p>\n
5. Just Obey the Dress Code in General<\/p>\n
Unless the wedding invitation states that there\u2019s an informal dress code, don\u2019t assume there is one. That means no jeans! Yes, they\u2019re comfy and you can do an awesome slide-across-the-room-on-your-knees in them, but it\u2019s not the time or the place.<\/p>\n
6. No Last Minute Change of Plan<\/p>\n
If you\u2019ve said you\u2019re going, unless it\u2019s a serious emergency or you\u2019re horribly, contagiously ill, do not even think of cancelling. Likewise, if you said you\u2019re not attending, don\u2019t even think about rocking up to the wedding breakfast unannounced. Even if you bring an awesome gift. Come to the evening party (with the gift).<\/p>\n
7. Switch Your Phone Off<\/p>\n
Picture the scene, the registrar is guiding the couple through their vows, the bride is delicately wiping tears of happiness from her eyes and\u2026what\u2019s that? \u2018Toxic\u2019 by Britney Spears starts blaring out. Oh, that\u2019s your phone? TURN IT OFF.<\/p>\n
8. Don\u2019t get in the Photographer\u2019s Way<\/p>\n
So you have over 500 followers on Instagram? You\u2019re still not the photographer the couple hired for their big day, so don\u2019t get in their way, wielding your iPhone. Or iPad. But no one would actually bring an iPad to a wedding, right\u2026?<\/p>\n
9. Think about Your Hat<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re wearing a hat to the wedding, good for you. More people should wear hats. But be considerate when choosing it \u2013 a tall hat will block views at the ceremony and a wide hat will eclipse guests during the group pictures.<\/p>\n
10. Don\u2019t Smuggle in Alcohol<\/p>\n
You\u2019re not going for a night out in Oceana. You\u2019re going to a fancy wedding, where the couple have paid a considerable amount to host you, and may be limited by corkage charges. Don\u2019t risk getting them fined or getting yourself thrown out for the sake of a few Malibu miniatures in your clutch bag.<\/p>\n
11. Don\u2019t Drink Too Much Alcohol<\/p>\n
There\u2019s a fine line between dancing with your friends and taking some hilarious photo booth pictures, but if you start to cry, swear or be sick, you\u2019ve gone too far. No one wants to be the person who wrote a rude message in the sentimental guest book after one too many Sambuca\u2019s.<\/p>\n
12. Behave Yourself<\/p>\n
You wouldn\u2019t go to a restaurant and decide to steal some of the d\u00e9cor (at least we hope not), so resist the urge to make off with one of the carefully assembled centrepieces or inhale the helium from a giant balloon before giving an impromptu speech. Unless you\u2019re invited to, in which case, knock yourself out<\/p>\n
13. Do Not Touch the Seating Plan<\/p>\n
I know Uncle Jerry is a bit boring, but if you\u2019re sat by him \u2013 tough luck! The couple have spent hours working out their seating plan and you can\u2019t even begin to imagine the logistics. If you switch place cards for whatever reason, all hell could break loose.<\/p>\n
14. Try Not to Sulk<\/p>\n
There\u2019s a thing about wedding season \u2013 lots of wedding tend to happen. If you\u2019re marrying at a similar time to a friend, don\u2019t be upset if they, like you, have gone for a rustic theme or a similar dress. It happens! No one will notice, unless you point it out.<\/p>\n
15. Consider the Environment<\/p>\n
Everyone loves the confetti shot \u2013 it\u2019s so much fun! But be considerate and choose biodegradable confetti. It\u2019s nicer for the environment and avoids the happy couple getting whacked with any fines for flouting the venue\u2019s rules.<\/p>\n
16. You get what you\u2019re given<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t moan about the menu choices to the couple. It\u2019s their wedding and they\u2019re footing the bill, so it\u2019s only fair they\u2019re allowed to eat their favourite wedding foods<\/a>. As long as they\u2019ve catered for any dietary requirements, you can\u2019t complain. And don\u2019t try and ask for different food on the day anyway. It won\u2019t happen.<\/p>\n 17. Try Not to Be an Entertainment Hog<\/p>\n It\u2019s fine to request a song or two, but be wary of being the guest who hassles the DJ or band with an endless stream of requests, or commandeers the iPod playlist to introduce everyone to your favourite experimental jazz band. It\u2019s quite likely the couple will have a playlist worked out \u2013 now is not the time for experimental jazz. We\u2019re not actually sure there\u2019s ever a time for experimental jazz.<\/p>\n 18. Have Fun!<\/p>\n It seems like a lot of rules and diva demands, but really it\u2019s just courtesy and common sense! Be happy for the newlyweds and enjoy yourself!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Brides often worry about some guests that may not behave and are worried about how to approach the issue of the Grooms (or her) relatives or others that may not behave well. Here is a list a do\u2019s and don\u2019ts … Continue reading