GOOD Guest - BAD Guest
Bad to the bone or good to go? Let's talk about it. First of all, does anyone know of a book that has wedding guest etiquette in it? I don't! For what ever reason, this subject has been completely overlooked for as long as I can remember.
Isn't there a formal system for placing silverware. Like, work from the outside in, point the knife blade away from the seated guest, and so on and so forth. As painful as it may be, there are some cultures that judge you on your ability to demonstrate "acceptable" behavior in formal situations.
Good manners & proper etiquette go hand in hand like a flame to a candle. So, doesn't it make sense to have a code of conduct or rather a "guest etiquette" booklet no matter what the occasion? For a brief look on this typically overlooked topic, here are the top three "Do's and Dont's" specific to a wedding guest (that means to do well), yet just can't seem to get with the program!
DO
Arrive on time! Not only out of respect but it will also save the couple money by preventing overtime charges for vendors that are waiting on you to begin
DO
Help other guests whenever possible!
DO
Enjoy!
DON'T
Take a picture over the photographers shoulder!
DON'T
Peek over fences, jump over walls, or trespass to see the venue without prior permission
DON'T
Don't micromanage the wedding! - brides, you to! Just relax and enjoy this special day.
BONUS TIPS:
- Never wear red to an American wedding unless you want to steal attention away from the bride
- Remember that private venue's are just that "private"
- Respect the photographer and/or videographer's work! It's not cool to follow these professionals around taking photos of the poses, scenes, and shots that they've already set up., . It's actually a big "No No".
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