Sharon BoffoWedding Guest etiquette
May 4th 2010 18:55
Even the guests of the wedding need some advice at times. If you are a guest of a future wedding and not sure of what to wear or how to act, this article is for you. Heck, even people who have gone to dozens of weddings still have not caught on to wedding etiquette for guests.
The most sensitive topic will be covered first. You may not agree with this but in most cases the Bride will agree. Do not wear white to the wedding, and I will go as far to say not even off white. This color is reserved for the bride only. This does not matter if the Bride has been married previously. It seems people like to make up their own rules but this has been a long time tradition. A bride is a bride, so let’s keep all shades of white for her special day. Guests can have any other color they would like to choose to wear. There is no need to try to outdo the bride so one color (a pure one) is reserved for that special lady. All eyes should be focused on the lady of the day, the Bride.
The price of the gift is usually based on the budget of the guest. It is always better to give gift cards or check than cash. The reason is because usually the Bride and Groom leave for their honeymoon almost immediately after the wedding. They won’t be stopping at the bank to make deposits.
Most wedding invitations have a space for a guest or a spouse. Bringing your spouse or a date is customary and usually not a problem unless it is a private ceremony just for family.
Don’t bring small children to weddings unless you check with the Bride first. Only if a child is in the wedding is it acceptable unless the Bride says ok. Seriously, though, some Brides will just say yes because they don’t want to hurt people’s feelings. Try to make sure you are not imposing on the wedding if you must bring a child to the wedding. Never bring babies to a wedding unless the Bride herself requests that you do. It is a long event for a baby and a huge embarrassment if one cries during a beautiful ceremony.
Choosing sides of bride or groom is very simple. If you are related to one or the other that is the side you sit on. If you’re not related to either, then choose the one you met first. If you met both at the same time, take your pick.
It seems that some people don’t seem to know what is off limits to talk about at the wedding. When it comes to the Bride and Groom, anything personal about their lives which is not public knowledge, is off limits. This includes, past relationships, embarrassing moments, and anything that could pose as an embarrassment to them on their special day. Believe me; it will get back to them.
Always remember, that all focus is to be on making this a wonderful day for the Bride and Groom!
The most sensitive topic will be covered first. You may not agree with this but in most cases the Bride will agree. Do not wear white to the wedding, and I will go as far to say not even off white. This color is reserved for the bride only. This does not matter if the Bride has been married previously. It seems people like to make up their own rules but this has been a long time tradition. A bride is a bride, so let’s keep all shades of white for her special day. Guests can have any other color they would like to choose to wear. There is no need to try to outdo the bride so one color (a pure one) is reserved for that special lady. All eyes should be focused on the lady of the day, the Bride.
Most wedding invitations have a space for a guest or a spouse. Bringing your spouse or a date is customary and usually not a problem unless it is a private ceremony just for family.
Don’t bring small children to weddings unless you check with the Bride first. Only if a child is in the wedding is it acceptable unless the Bride says ok. Seriously, though, some Brides will just say yes because they don’t want to hurt people’s feelings. Try to make sure you are not imposing on the wedding if you must bring a child to the wedding. Never bring babies to a wedding unless the Bride herself requests that you do. It is a long event for a baby and a huge embarrassment if one cries during a beautiful ceremony.
It seems that some people don’t seem to know what is off limits to talk about at the wedding. When it comes to the Bride and Groom, anything personal about their lives which is not public knowledge, is off limits. This includes, past relationships, embarrassing moments, and anything that could pose as an embarrassment to them on their special day. Believe me; it will get back to them.
Always remember, that all focus is to be on making this a wonderful day for the Bride and Groom!
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