You have just received an invitation and you are invited to a wedding. Congratulations! Most likely, you are going to have a really good time and hopefully make some new friends. However since you are an invited guest, there are a few pitfalls possible at any wedding party. With high expectations and a very specific vision from the happy couple, you have an obligation to help to be part of the pleasant and memorable atmosphere.
Here are a few basic ways to be perfect wedding guest by following the proper etiquette for wedding guests.
Respond as Quickly as Possible When You Get an Invitation
After taking a minute to check your calendar and your travel budget, and you know your intentions?let the couple know your RSVP. Many brides and grooms are choosing to have an online RSVP option, making it even easier to give them a heads-up that you are coming. Anyone who has put together a guest list, and agonized over where to seat people at tables, knows that it is such a blessing to know who is coming. Also, the longer you?ve confirmed you?ll be there, the better the anticipation of the big day will be for you! Don’t Bring a Plus-One without Being Told You Can
While single people love being able to bring a date to a wedding, many couples choose to not add plus-ones to invites that aren?t for engaged or married couples. This is often a way to save money, since the guests that are at the wedding will be people they know and love. While this can be frustrating as an invited gues...