May is the unofficial kickoff to wedding season. There’s a thread online where people are calling out the RUDEST things that wedding guests do. And even if you don’t like weddings, they all make sense.
1. The most popular response seemed to be people RSVP’ing that they ARE coming, but then no-showing. That creates several problems, but mainly the couple is still PAYING for those seats to be empty.
2. On the flipside, UNINVITED family members should not just show up.
3. Don’t ask to bring your kids if the children weren’t invited.
4. If the couple has a registry, especially if there’s plenty of stuff for all price points, don’t go rogue and spend money on a gift that YOU like. It will just sit in a box for a decade. Select a reasonable gift from the registry.
5. If you were invited, don’t come empty-handed. At least bring a card.
6. Defer to the couple, especially the bride, and don’t break with preferences and customs: Like pushing to wear white at HER wedding, or offering unsolicited advice on the event.
7. Don’t cause self-centered disruptions or drama. You are a guest.
8. Be very mindful of the importance of the ceremony and the celebration afterward. Don’t talk loudly during speeches, don’t answer your phone, and don’t even have it out in most cases. (Along those lines: Don’t get in the way of the photographer.)
9. Don’t ignore the dress code. Show respect to your host.
10. Don’t be critical of the wedding. The couple and their families are shelling out a good chunk of change to make the wedding happen, and they don’t need to hear the negativity.
(Buzzfeed)
