Pointers For Wedding Guests Etiquette

venturist | Mar 23, 2010 |

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Sometimes, people do not know how they should behave when attending a wedding. This is mainly because guests assume that wedding etiquette is reserved for the bride, her groom and their family members. However, certain etiquette applies to guests too and they should be well aware of them before they leave their houses for the wedding venue.

If a wedding guest does something embarrassing to the bride, groom or their family, there may not be any major form of punishment but the embarrassment should be avoided at all costs especially during the most important day for the newlyweds. The rules for the guests are much easier to follow and they sometimes come natural to most people.

The first rule is getting to the wedding on time. All wedding invitation cards indicate the time the wedding ceremony is scheduled to start and it is polite to ensure that as a guest, one is seated at least 15 minutes before the time. Arriving just as the bride is walking to the front of the church is a rude gesture.

Another simple wedding rule to adhere to is silence. The only noise to be heard should be as directed by the presiding official in order to treat the wedding ceremony with sanctity. This act of silence shows the deserved reverence and also creates a sense of order for the event itself. In addition, it is important to follow the leads of other guests or the officials if the ceremony requires guests to sit and stand during the ceremony.

It is also important to let hired professionals take pictures when the ceremony has already started. Many vital decisions are based on the number of guests who will be attending a wedding and it is therefore very important and polite to confirm one's attendance as soon as they can to make work easier for planners. In addition, one should not bring any dates to a wedding unless the card specifically says that they can bring an extra person.

Sending gifts to the newlyweds is also very important. This is both common courtesy and it sometimes makes it easier for the couple that just got married to start their lives easily. If for instance one does not attend the wedding for any given reasons, it is important for them to send a gift because the bride and groom respected them enough to request their presence at their wedding.

Alcohol can be another source of embarrassment and it should therefore be consumed in moderation. Guests should show the newlyweds that they are happy for them but they should not embarrass them while doing it.