{"id":9792,"date":"2017-08-31T13:50:02","date_gmt":"2017-08-31T13:50:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodshop.com\/blog\/?p=9792"},"modified":"2021-04-18T15:07:58","modified_gmt":"2021-04-18T15:07:58","slug":"dos-donts-for-wedding-guests","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.goodsearchcorp.com\/dos-donts-for-wedding-guests\/","title":{"rendered":"Do\u2019s & Don\u2019ts for Wedding Guests"},"content":{"rendered":"

How to Be the Perfect Wedding Guest<\/strong><\/p>\n

Although wedding season is already in full-swing, it seems many will still be attending weddings well into September and October. I know this because I’ve had a lot of our amazing Goodshoppers write in recently to ask about wedding etiquette.<\/p>\n

Ironically, my mom was the head of the bridal department at a large, upscale store for over 30 years, so you could say I picked up a thing or two. Here are just a few of the do\u2019s and don\u2019ts she\u2019s filled me in on over the years. Sure, some might be obvious, but it doesn\u2019t hurt to have a few gentle reminders just in case you haven\u2019t been to a wedding in a while.<\/p>\n

Do RSVP<\/strong><\/p>\n

I put this as number one on the etiquette list because, if you do nothing else right, you MUST do this! It takes months of preparation and lots of deposit money to plan a wedding, and each guest is accounted for. There\u2019s nothing worse for a wedding-stressed couple than to have to track down guests who haven\u2019t sent in their RSVP card.<\/p>\n

I suggest not only paying close attention to the deadline, but responding as soon as you can once you\u2019ve received the invitation. That way, it won\u2019t slip your mind and the happy couple will be even happier that one of their guests was kind enough to reply early.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Assume You Can Bring a Date<\/strong><\/p>\n

We all know weddings can be a huge expense. Additionally, when it comes to the number of guests expected, each and every guest costs a certain amount. And it usually isn\u2019t chump change. So, unless it explicitly says on your invite \u201cand guest,” do NOT bring a date. Oh, and don\u2019t you dare call the bride or groom and ask. Trust me, if it was in their budget, they would’ve put \u201cand guest\u201d on your invite.<\/p>\n

Do Buy a Wedding Gift from their Gift Registry<\/strong><\/p>\n

You should not only buy a wedding gift, but definitely buy them something off of their registry! After working with couples and gift registries for over 30 years, my mother has repeatedly pointed out one thing. Brides and grooms have spent a lot<\/em> of time and effort choosing the items on their registry. And, frankly, they picked the items they want<\/em>, and will actually use<\/em>! So, as much as you might love that adorable rowboat serving bowl with a napkin holder sail, if it\u2019s not on their registry, chances are they won’t.<\/p>\n

Another tip – be sure to buy your gift off the registry early, when there\u2019s a better selection to choose from. Otherwise, you might find yourself having to spring $250 bucks for that horrific moose head wall hanging the groom managed to sneak onto the registry list!<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Ignore the Dress Code<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are few things more embarrassing than showing up at a wedding under-dressed. Even if the invite says \u201ccasual\u201d I suggest women wear a dress, skirt or suit. For men, \u201ccasual\u201d usually means nice slacks and a dress shirt, minus the tie and jacket. That being said, if the invite says \u201cshorts n\u2019 sandals,\u201d by all means, wear shorts n\u2019 sandals! Sounds like my kind of wedding, actually. Bottom line, just follow the couple’s guidelines and err on the side of overdressed.<\/p>\n

Not sure where to shop for the perfect wedding attire? Check out stores like Saks Fifth Avenue and Nordstrom Rack for plenty of different looks to choose from. Be sure to save using these Saks Fifth Avenue coupons and offers<\/a>, as well as these coupons, promo codes and deals from Nordstrom Rack<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Do Book a Room Ahead of Time<\/strong><\/p>\n

Unless you want to seriously impose on another guest by asking if you can crash on a roll-away in their room (so not<\/em> OK), book a room ahead of time. And, don\u2019t kid yourself that you’ll do that 2-hour drive home that night. Let yourself relax and enjoy the evening. It kinda ruins the night when you’re worrying about how late it\u2019s getting or if you\u2019ve had one too many. Be safe, smart and wedding savvy by booking ahead, so you can have fun and not worry about getting stuck.<\/p>\n

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Don\u2019t Show up Late<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Sure, we all know weddings tend to run late, but that doesn\u2019t mean you<\/em> should run late. Seriously, the \u201cfashionably late\u201d rule doesn\u2019t apply to weddings, so just don\u2019t<\/em> do it. In fact, wedding experts suggest planning on being at the ceremony 20 to 30 minutes early. I know, it can be a drag waiting around, but, hey, you never know who you might meet\u2026<\/p>\n

So, now that you\u2019ve got the low-down on wedding etiquette, you\u2019re ready to watch the happy couple get hitched. And trust me, they\u2019ll be so anxious throughout the process that having at least one guest follow these simple guidelines will be a huge stress-relief for them. Maybe the bride will even aim the bouquet toss your way…whether you want to run to, or away from it, well, that\u2019s up to you!<\/p>\n

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