Only with the guests the wedding is for the bride and groom perfectly. So that you can feel as a wedding guest well-being and the couple’s special day to celebrate, it is important to be familiar with the common wedding rules for guests. We have gathered here all the Dos and Don’ts for wedding guests, as well as tips on the dress code for the wedding for you.
Also for the wedding guests a certain wedding etiquette applies. © Getty images/Tom Merton
At a wedding you as our guest in the center of you fall but if you misbehave. In order to make any faux pas, and the wedding of their friends or Relatives is also a beautiful experience, you should heed the following wedding rules.
5 Dos for wedding guests
So you can be relaxed and with a positive feeling to the wedding to assist you with wedding etiquette for guests.
1. Punctual To or cancellation
A wedding requires a lot of planning. In order for the Couple, so in the best way possible on his big day can prepare, you should look in time to decide, whether at the wedding would like to participate. Most of the time, on the wedding invitation to a date specified in the approval or rejection is to be made.
Hold on to this information, otherwise you might even be from the
guest list are deleted. You can also give directly to, whether with or without the accompaniment to the wedding to come.
2. Birthday card to send
The wedding day is one of the most important days in the life of a pair. Don’t you find it beautiful that it would like to celebrate this day together with you? Then you should also show that, With a few personal words to make the wedding guarantees a great joy!
It is a beautiful gesture, and tried-and-true Tradition, the bride and groom to the wedding , a birthday card send with the gift to hand over. In it you can about your personal wishes to the bride and groom or to formulate a
beautiful wedding spell, and write.
A tip: If you are in your creative streak to challenge want, you can use your greeting card design. So your greetings guaranteed to stay in a positive reminder!
3. Suitable gift to find
Fast guest as a Wedding, the question as to the right gift. At best, it should be creative, look beautiful and best individually so that it remains at the variety of wedding gifts in memory. However, you should be aware of the wishes of the bride and groom.
Money gifts for the bride and groom
Most of the prospective spouses features simple
gifts of Money, with which you can, for example, their wedding journey, the construction of the house or the bride-to-be dress cofinance can. Although this is not very creative, but it will offer the Pair is guaranteed to be a practical support.
But how much money is appropriate? This is, among other things, depends on how much money you have available. As a help, you can ask yourself, how well the Couple (or part of it) and how much you can, in principle, for a birthday gift for this Person would be. It is a good idea for a wedding gift about double the amount of schedule. With this invoice, you can hardly be false.
You can for the money gift alternative to this General rule of thumb is to keep friends a gift is normally around 50 euros, family members 100 euros per head.
A tip: it is Particularly nice if you have your money gift original and unique packaging. Therefore, their practical gift that stands out.
A gift from the gift list
But there are other ways wedding gifts: Often from the bride and groom a gift list made, you can Orient. All the gifts on this list are then attached, no matter whether it is a fancy gift such as a tandem jump, or a very practical, such as a vacuum cleaner.
Community gifts
Also, community gifts are a great idea for a wedding gift. So, you can share the cost and the effort and the Few with a more expensive and larger gift to a special Surprise ready. You Ortientieren for, for example, to the common interests of the couple. So you are guaranteed to find the right gift!
4. To promise to keep: +1 +1
Every wedding is on the Person accurately calculated, therefore, you should check out for the event to your answer on the wedding invitation given value keep. You have logged on plus One, you should appear also with accompaniment.
The wedding will be, you can’t leave after the pledge. Only in case of emergency (broken legs) is a short-term Cancellations allowed.
A tip for you: Also, punctuality is important, otherwise, could it be that you, the bride and groom and other guests at the beginning of unpopular.
5. Have fun & the wedding to enjoy
The wedding day is for most couples, the most beautiful day of your shared love. In order for the bride and groom to this day, all around can enjoy, it is important that all the wedding guests feel comfortable and also fun at the wedding have.
Therefore, you should necessarily at this
wedding as a rule, for guests to hold: Let the wedding ceremony and to enjoy the beautiful Location, the decoration and the good food and Drink. Also, if you are just a few of the other wedding guests – see the wedding as an opportunity to be with the other guests, exchange ideas and establish new contacts.
5 s Don’ts for wedding guests
In addition to our five most important Dos, you should be aware of as a wedding guest, at the same time, these five Don’ts to avoid uncomfortable or embarrassing situations during the wedding celebration.
1. Complaints
Even if you doesn’t like the food or the Location will not find entirely good, now is the time to make them known is not.
In order to spread a bad mood and bump the bride and groom, possibly in front of the head, the has put a lot of time and effort in the wedding preparations. On the wedding, it is Best to keep your negative thoughts for yourself.
Our tip: Focus on one of the things that you particularly great find, for example, beautiful wedding dress, with the good jokes in the speech or the nice table next to you at dinner met. You are sure to realize that a lot of you, but very good!
2. Too deep into the glass look
To a wedding as a rule, belongs also
plenty of alcohol : a glass of sparkling wine for the Toast, an Aperitif before the meal and the beer or Cocktails on the evening celebration. But here, the following applies: Less is more! Even if a couple of Drinks contribute to the good mood, and you can loosen up the atmosphere, you should look not too deep into the glass.
Lallende and loud guests who can’t find in the worst case, home alone, are not seen on any wedding celebration like that. This is one of the most important wedding rules for guests. If you feel you Drink too much had to grab it rather quickly to a
glass of water – so you can stay all night fit.
3. Group form
Many of the wedding guests are old friends or know each other longer and much better. But that’s not all. Therefore, try also the other guests to include – especially those that they often sit alone see. It is for the Few not nice, if the wedding groups and other guests remain outside.
The Same applies to the seats: Talk to you, in any case, with your seat neighbors, even if the guest does not yet know. Who knows – maybe you even have soon a Person in your circle of friends.
4. A fun brake
Weddings are very emotional, so you can also quickly sentimental thoughts will be forfeited and, for example, the own failed relationship thinking.
Stop! Listen to to mull over the Past. Now is one of the best moments to the Here and Now enjoy.
Or: you barely know someone, are a party-pooper and do not feel on the wedding ceremony just simply particularly well? This is a pity, however, you should not let your bad mood now can not get out, just bored sit in the corner with no one to talk to.
Try the Best of the Situation to make. Look around you, for example, you might see someone that does not fit so right in.
Take advantage of this opportunity, the other Person is happy, of course, also to be able to chat with someone.
5. Early and without the adoption of go
The last, but also one of the largest No-Gos: to leave the Party just without adoption. They say the wedding couple always good-bye , and thank you for the beautiful Feast before the wedding to go home.
For the newly married Couple, this day is a very special, and it has spent a lot of time, the Feast for the guests to prepare for. You, the day will remain, therefore, certainly long in the memory. With a fond farewell to bring the evening to a beautiful end.
The dress code for wedding guests
One of the first questions that your wedding guests usually ask is: What do I put on? Which Outfit is appropriate? This is especially true if the invitation card to the wedding no dress code or theme is. In the case of the majority of weddings this is not the case.
There is for the Celebration of a Motto, you should note this in any case. Typical dress codes or Mottos for weddings , for example,
Should no dress code for the wedding is specified to be, help you our tips for the wedding outfit.
Wedding outfit for men
Men should be maintained at weddings and chic look. A Tuxedo is not, it must be noted, however, necessarily – except on the invitation card of the dress code is Black Tie noted. The celebration is demanded most dress code (White Tie), men should appear in tails. This dress code is selected but only for formal receptions.
The perfect Outfit
For male wedding guests, it is generally recommended, a nice suit to choose. He can, but does not have to be black – and- also to be a beautiful night-blue, grey or Anthracite is a good choice. But make sure that is not elegant or fancy dress, for example, a ruffled shirt. So, you fall very – and you don’t want to steal the groom finally, the Show.
Choose a well-fitting shirt. For that, you can put on a simple White or a pastel color is to decide. The advantage of this Outfit gets a bit of color and at the same time too Intrusive. With a clean, beautiful lace-up shoes round the Outfit perfectly.
Men can just as your wedding guests quietly in the shell to strike you, it should not be.
Casual Look
Is loose and casual, fashionable, you should choose a more – then it must also not a suit. Ideal with matching belt, and a subtle tie or bow tie are shoes, for example a dark, clean Jeans with a shirt, jacket, and dark lace-up,.
The No-Gos for men
There are clothes that can frown at a wedding forehead and weird Looking result. This No-Gos for the wedding outfit you should therefore refrain:
- Dress code or theme in mind
- Suit of coarse fabric
- eye-catching pattern
- Tie with colorful patterns or images
- Jeans or leather jacket,
- Leather pants (except costume is desired)
- Tennis socks
- Socks with pictures
- Sneakers
- Flip-Flops
- Cowboy Boots
If you keep up with your Outfit this wedding rules, nothing can go wrong!
A beautiful suit in grey, Black or Anthracite is for the wedding outfit is a good choice.
Wedding outfit for women
For women code Black Tie and White Tie, certain rules apply for the dress: White Tie, you should choose a long, elegant evening gown, in Black Tie, a pretty cocktail, however, is dress appropriately. Is no such explicit dress code specified, you should as a female wedding guest to a stylish Outfit in which you feel comfortable.
You can rely on muted tones
Do you prefer friendly instead of flash, Intrusive colors, for example, a pretty dress in muted pastel tones like mint green, sky blue, or powder. For darker skin tones, a bright Yellow or Pink, it is recommended to.
It is important that you choose a dress, the colours are the one of the bride dress in a similar way. Avoid in any case, white clothes, and other bright colors such as champagne or ivory.
A dress or pants suit in Black is rather not recommended, because the dark color is primarily for funerals determined. After the wedding etiquette for guests, but it is allowed. If you decide, you should make the Outfit but not necessarily with colored accessories to brighten up, with, for example, a handbag, shoes or a scarf.
Note the Location
Pay attention in the choice of her wedding outfits on the
Location of the ceremony and Celebration take place. In a Church for example, it is appropriate to cover the shoulders with a cloth or a chic Blazer.
The Registrar’s office is the formal classics: With a simple sheath dress or an elegant suit, you are not in the wrong place. The wedding will take place rather than a relaxed garden party is an airy summer dress is a good choice.
The Location influences which Outfit is the right choice for the wedding.
Classic & elegant materials on the values of the Outfit
A great tip: With fine cuts and noble materials, you can create any Look easily upgrade. Because a bit of lace or silk also makes a plain dress into something Special and always looks elegant.
Choose the right shoes
The shoes should be on your entire Outfit to vote. You have colored clothing that can act colorful accessories to quickly uneasy. What goes with any Outfit? Nude Pumps with all the colors combine well. Be careful not to choose a too high of a heel. For example, there is a long standing reception, the shoes, otherwise a torment.
A tip: If you are on a high heels if you wish to, you should in case of replacement shoes to pack. As flat shoes, beautiful sandals, stylish shoes, or noble ballet flats are on offer.
The No-Gos for women
It is important for women: Sexy is at a wedding out of place. Mini dress, fishnet tights or deep cut-outs are a No-Go. Wear is not too thick on – this applies to both the Outfit in General, as well as for Make-up, jewelry and perfume. With a subtle and natural Look, you can do nothing wrong.
Here we have summarised these and other No-Gos for you:
- Dress code or theme in mind
- White and other bright colors
- flash pop colors
- dress too short
- Fishnet tights
- deep neckline
- to colorful color combinations
- extreme or freezing jewelry
- strong smelling perfume
- exaggerated Make-up
Nude shoes away to fit in with any wedding outfit – also for the bridesmaids.
For More Wedding Inspiration
If you as a guest even more tips for the wedding’re looking for, have a look at our magazine , there you will find, among other things, the most beautiful wedding sayings for card or scrapbook.
You’re currently planning your own wedding? Also for prospective wedding couples of hand: from the wedding etiquette for the bride and groom, the collection of current wedding trends , and wedding table decoration, the most beautiful wedding hairstyles, to important tips in the search for the right
Whether you only appear as a guest, or just your own wedding files: We wish you a dreamy wedding ceremony you’ll never forget!
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