The 6 Signs Of A Wedding Guest From Hell
Nothing beats a good wedding but how many times have you been to a lavish do only to find yourself watching in horror as the wedding guest from hell breaks every rule in the wedding etiquette book?
According to new research by hair and beauty site Hairtrade.com, one in 20 of us, have at some point, made a glaring wedding error, whether that’s wearing white, arriving late or having one too many glasses of fizz. Most of us only make that mistake once and very quickly learn the rules of being the perfect wedding guest. Here are six quick don’ts so you can avoid being that wedding guest!
Don’t… over heckle!
The best man’s speech can go either way but what he really doesn’t need is a guest heckling throughout. You may think you’re being funny. Others will probably think you’re acting the fool and ruining his moment to shine. So think twice before you pipe up and keep your thoughts to yourself.
Don’t… upstage the bride
A wedding is all about the bride and groom – not you – so whatever you do, don’t try to steal the limelight and put yourself centre stage. As a good wedding guest you should be on your very best behaviour, demure and acting like a real lady or gentleman.
Don’t… use your phone
It’s second nature now to take a snap on your phone and post it straight on social media but think twice before you do it at a wedding. It’s not up to you to reveal the photos to the world – that’s a job for the bride and groom or one of the close wedding party. Plus, the bride may want to wait until the official photos are back before letting any shots of the day into the public domain. Ask her permission before you post!
Don’t… wear white
This is the one day in the fashion calendar when white outfits are definitely out. The bride wears white so that’s a big no-no for guests. Yes, we know some celebs have recently ignored this basic rule but etiquette states you should wear another shade. If you’re unsure about your outfit, check out our wedding guest outfit guide and be sure NOT to wear any of these 7 things on the day…
Don’t… arrive late
The bride arrives late, not the guests, so give yourself plenty of time to get to the wedding venue. Running in just before the bride isn’t acceptable – try to be there half an hour before the ceremony starts. This will give you time to catch up with friends, and find somewhere to sit.
Don’t… overdo the drink
A wedding is not the time to binge drink – so keep a rein on the glasses of bubbly you knock back. You want to wake up the next morning and remember the great day – not sink your head in shame and embarrassment because you did or said something you’d rather forget.
Need more etiquette help? Take a look at our Planning section now. If you’re a bridesmaid, do you know what jobs you should be doing on the day? If not, find out here.
