For a wonderful wedding day to commence for a couple there has to be some organization and precision to the events leading up to and during the ceremony. This includes knowing what the proper wedding etiquette for certain aspects of the big day should be not only for the bride and groom, but also the bridesmaids, groomsmen, and the guests. Failure to follow good etiquette may not necessarily ruin a ceremony, but can certainly hurt feelings and possibly the tradition that was the main goal of decorum for the ceremony.
One key thing to remember, if you are a part of the wedding party, ie. a bridesmaid or groomsman, that the day isn't about you. It's about the couple being married. Essentially, you are there to support the bride and groom and do what you can to make things easier on them. Causing a scene, upstaging the couple or stealing their thunder is completely unacceptable and any such behavior should be avoided at all costs.
In the ceremony stage of the wedding, it is important for the guests of the nuptials to be respectful of the sanctity of the ceremony. Many guests act at a wedding as though they are in another public forum where certain behaviors are allowed or encouraged. Guests should be sure that they remain quiet through the ceremony unless asked to speak or pray, and should also refrain from getting up to use the restroom or be so unkind as to fall asleep or make unnecessary noise throughout the ceremony.
It is quite important for the bride and groom's parents to follow these basic rules because they are more likely to have attention focused on them as well. If a parent is crying out in happiness during the wedding, this will most certainly cause a distraction that can interrupt the vows and ultimately create a terrible spectacle.
For the bride and groom, keep in mind that everyone in attendance are your guests, and should be treated as such. Yes, they are there for you, but at the same time you should ensure that everyone is comfortable both during the ceremony and the reception afterwards. Try to put yourself in their shoes. What would you like at a wedding or reception as a guest? Is the seating comfortable? Are there enough entree choices to cater to vegetarians or any other dietary issues? What have you done to make your guests feel welcome and appreciated? Always make sure to make the rounds to each table and thank everyone for coming.
Many people need help when it comes to the etiquette of wedding gifts. It is nice when guests actually use the couple's registry or gift idea list in the selection of wedding gifts. If you prefer to not give an actual physical gift, then money is an acceptable gift option. Just make sure the amount you give is not too exorbitant.
One key thing to remember, if you are a part of the wedding party, ie. a bridesmaid or groomsman, that the day isn't about you. It's about the couple being married. Essentially, you are there to support the bride and groom and do what you can to make things easier on them. Causing a scene, upstaging the couple or stealing their thunder is completely unacceptable and any such behavior should be avoided at all costs.
In the ceremony stage of the wedding, it is important for the guests of the nuptials to be respectful of the sanctity of the ceremony. Many guests act at a wedding as though they are in another public forum where certain behaviors are allowed or encouraged. Guests should be sure that they remain quiet through the ceremony unless asked to speak or pray, and should also refrain from getting up to use the restroom or be so unkind as to fall asleep or make unnecessary noise throughout the ceremony.
It is quite important for the bride and groom's parents to follow these basic rules because they are more likely to have attention focused on them as well. If a parent is crying out in happiness during the wedding, this will most certainly cause a distraction that can interrupt the vows and ultimately create a terrible spectacle.
For the bride and groom, keep in mind that everyone in attendance are your guests, and should be treated as such. Yes, they are there for you, but at the same time you should ensure that everyone is comfortable both during the ceremony and the reception afterwards. Try to put yourself in their shoes. What would you like at a wedding or reception as a guest? Is the seating comfortable? Are there enough entree choices to cater to vegetarians or any other dietary issues? What have you done to make your guests feel welcome and appreciated? Always make sure to make the rounds to each table and thank everyone for coming.
Many people need help when it comes to the etiquette of wedding gifts. It is nice when guests actually use the couple's registry or gift idea list in the selection of wedding gifts. If you prefer to not give an actual physical gift, then money is an acceptable gift option. Just make sure the amount you give is not too exorbitant.
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