Weddings are full of traditions and etiquette?some of them wildly outdated (the bride can only wear white or the bride’s family has to pay a dowry to the groom’s family), but some of them are timeless and still followed today. Though for the most part we are living in a post-Emily Post world where weddings have become more individualized and modern, there are still certain old-fashioned wedding etiquette rules that remain relevant. Need a brush up on some of the proper wedding etiquette" Here are seven old-fashioned wedding etiquette rules that you should keep in the back of your mind.
1. You Always Need to RSVP
When you’re invited to a wedding, the invitation likely includes an “RSVP by” date. Whether your invitation includea a self-addressed envelope and an RSVP card or requests that you indicate your RSVP on their wedding website, it’s important to take note of this date and give the couple an answer before the deadline. Although the RSVP date may seem random to you, it’s not just arbitrary. The couple has to give their caterer, wedding cake baker, and their venue a near exact head count, so it’s crucial that you respond in a timely fashion. Worse than RSVPing late, however, is failing to RSVP at all. The couple has made all sorts of arrangements?everything from a seating chart to a head count for the dinner being served?and showing up unannounced will put them in a bind to figure out where you should sit and whether ...