Wedding Guests The 12 dos and don'ts T

DO STAY OUT THE PHOTOGRAPHER'S WAY

If the photographer wants you in a wedding photo s/ he will ask you to be in it. Don’t follow them around demanding they take photos of you; Nan I’m looking at you.

DON’T GATECRASH

I really shouldn’t have to say this one but believe me I do because I had my very own gatecrasher. If you aren’t invited, don’t take it personally. Three months after I had sent out my wedding invites a gatecrasher lady became part of our friendship group. It was too late to add her to the wedding guest list and besides, I didn’t really know her. It didn’t stop her gatecrashing and to make matters worse she didn’t even bring us a gift - brazen!

Do Tell The Bride She Looks Beautiful

Every bride wants to be told that she looks beautiful.

DON’T LOUDLY CRITICISE THE VENUE

If you have been invited to a wedding but found some of it to be disappointing, don’t mention it. Be graceful, we all have different tastes. Also, never, ever compare the wedding to another wedding. Gatecrasher lady spent the whole of our reception telling all the other guests very loudly and drunkenly, that she had been to a far superior wedding at Blenheim Palace.

Do Congratulate The Family

A wedding is eye wateringly expensive, the least you can do is seek out the family and congratulate them as well as thanking them for inviting you.

Follow this etiquette guide and you will be a wonderful guest. Just remember, no matter how much you want the bride’s bouquet of flowers it is never acceptable to elbow and knee bridesmaids and the elderly to get it. 

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