Leaving your cellphone on Bogdan Sonjachnyj / įew things are more cringeworthy at a wedding than a guest’s cellphone going off during any part of the wedding ceremony or during an important moment of the reception. Don’t look a gift meal in the mouth, even if it’s not what you’d have ordered at a restaurant.Īnd don’t complain if you’re not served instantly. The couple is paying to feed you and no doubt spent a lot of time choosing the caterer or otherwise arranging for the food. Complaining about the food or drink LElik83 / “You don’t want to take the spotlight away from the couple,” she says. It’s a romantic, lovely atmosphere, and perhaps the Champagne is flowing. To some starry-eyed lovers, a wedding seems like the perfect opportunity to pop the question, Gottsman says. Proposing to your sweetheart at someone else’s wedding Nina Buday / And whatever you do, “don’t mention exes.” 8. “Keep it light, sentimental, positive and happy,” Gottsman says. If you’ve been asked to toast the couple, respect that request as the honor it is. Giving an inappropriate toast Bogdan Sonjachnyj / “Just because there’s a free-flowing bar, doesn’t mean you should take advantage of it,” she notes. Getting drunk and making a scene AJR_photo / Īgain, it may seem obvious to keep your liquor consumption and your reactions under control, but Gottsman says it needs to be stated. There are plenty of other colors in your closet from which to choose. “It’s a sign of respect,” to not wear white, she says. Not all brides wear white (and not all weddings have brides anymore), but Gottsman says this rule isn’t outdated.
See Also: 8 Reasons Your Parents Had an Easier Retirement Than You Will 5. It’s expensive to host wedding guests, and your hosts may have limited food and space. Bringing a plus-one Poznyakov / Ĭhildren are one thing, but surely you can bring a date if you’re single, right? Not unless your invitation was made out to you “and guest.” If the babysitter cancels and you can’t reach someone hosting the wedding to verify it’s OK to bring children, it’s actually better to be a no-show than show up with them, Gottsman says. Still, if they’re not invited, respect that request. Maybe you love children, and yours are mature and perfectly behaved at all times. Bringing your children who are not on the guest list DGLimages / If you do show up late, slip into a seat quietly and quickly. “Leave early to avoid any (road) detours or other problems.” This seems obvious, but weddings have set start times - don’t wander in whenever you feel like it. Arriving late to the ceremony and making noise Altrendo Images / Don’t ruin their shot by stepping into the aisle or another prime ceremony spot with your cellphone to snap your own images. “Give (the couple) the opportunity to select the photos they want posted first,” Gottsman tells Money Talks News, pointing out that this may not apply if the couple have created a wedding hashtag and are encouraging photo-sharing.Īlso, there’s likely a paid photographer in attendance. But the honor of delivering those first images should go to the newlyweds, not you.
So many people are eager to post photos to Facebook or Instagram and show scenes from the wedding. Posting pictures without permission before the newlyweds get a chance Halfpoint /
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