Wedding Etiquette for Couples
Wedding etiquette is about being respectful of your guests, vendors, and everyone else that’s involved with bringing your wedding to life. Being respectful to everyone’s cultural, financial, family religious, family, or even personal differences. The variety of weddings we see today moves us to be respectful of people’s choices, preferences, and their visions. Today, we have taken the time to curate 7 rules couples should follow in the process of planning their big day.
Feed your vendors. Feeding your vendors is an well established industry standard. It shows appreciation and keeps them energized to do their jobs.
Be a gracious host. The guest experience should be your top priority. It’s important to make everyone feel welcomed and well taken care of. Speak to as many guests as you possibly can and let them you’re very happy to have them here on your big day. And once the wedding concludes, send thank you notes.
Never put your registry information on the wedding invitation. If you decide to have a wedding website, you can include your registry on the save-the-date. If you choose not to have a wedding website, you can add a new card to your invitation which will include the details of your registry. And remember, word-of-mouth always works.
Your guests shouldn’t have to pay for anything. As the couple, you’re the host. Food and drinks should never cost anything. If you are on a budget and can’t afford an open bar, you can offer your guests select wines and beers and a limited options on cocktails. Also consider providing transportation from the venue to the hotel. This is especially useful if you have a room block where most of your guests are staying.
Never selectively invite different guests to different pre-wedding events but not the wedding. You should only want to have the most important people in your lives at all of the parties and celebrations. Don’t invite a guest to the bridal shower, rehearsal dinner, or other pre-wedding parties if you don’t want them at the wedding.
Know your limits when it comes to consuming alcohol. It’s important that you enjoy yourself on your big day. We also want you to remember it and not embarrass yourself in the process. We all love a good open bar, but that must be consumed in moderation. You do not want to be the person taking shameful pictures or passing out in front of family and friends.
Be punctual. The party doesn’t start until the couple walks in but that’s no excuse to not respect the vendors and the guests time as you make your grand entrance. This is a rule that can be applied to everybody.