6 Things You Need to Remember as a Wedding Guest
Wedding seasons is nearly upon us, so many of us will likely be putting on our gladrags this summer and attending someone's special day. But being a wedding guest isn't always as straightforward has you might have initially thought. There are some unspoken rules for those attending the big day and I'm about to share some of those things with you!
1. Be on time
Of course, being on time is one of the biggest things you'll need to remember as a wedding guest. You cannot arrive after the bride. Do everything you can to be on time or, better still, early. Make sure you start getting ready in good time and have transportation in place so as to arrive on time rather than being, even a few minutes, late.
2. Leave gripes at the entrance
No matter what your gripes might be, make sure you leave them at the entrance. Whether it be a church, a registry office or the venue itself, don't bring negativity in with you. Neither the bride nor the groom want to remember you being or looking miserable. Be happy and positive on their big day and forget your gripes.
3. Mingle
It can be easy to stick to your group, if you arrived with one, but the whole point of a wedding is so that both the bride and the groom's side of the family can mingle and speak to one another. It's the coming together of two families, so make an effort to get to know someone new.
4. RSVP
Before you even arrive on the day, you need to make sure you RSVP, no matter how well you know the bride and/or the groom. If they have sent you an invitation, make sure you follow the instructions they have provided as they might need to know if you can attend in a specific way. Sometimes, it can be done online whereas other couples might be more traditional, so respect their wishes.
5. Respect the dress code
If there's a dress code that's been specified, respect it. If it's the wishes of the bride and groom, then follow the dress code they have laid out. Whether it's a formal wear and black tie event or even something as simple as making sure no one wears black or white, respect the wishes of the couple who is hosting you.
6. Be careful when it comes to posting on socials
Some couples might want a complete ban on posting on social media about their wedding. They will want to be the ones who announce it to the world, so do not post anything online without either asking or waiting until after the bride and groom have announced it. A general rule of thumb is to wait until the couple have made their own announcement.
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I hope you enjoyed this blog post and found it somewhat useful if you're attending a wedding this summer? Let me know in the comments if you have some tips of your own and I'll see you again very soon with a brand new blog post :)
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