2. Posted by PAMIZ on Sun, Aug 03, 2008, 9:38 am PDT
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have gone to weddings , were the guests walk off with the center pieces, bows off of the pews and all the food they could carry .
3. Posted by 1classy10 on Sun, Aug 03, 2008, 9:40 am PDT
An addition to Don't Pig Out If the food is a buffet, try not to grab that carrot stick. It is customary for most weddings, the Bride and Groom eat first whether they are served or hit the line.
4. Posted by LINDA C on Sun, Aug 03, 2008, 9:41 am PDT
this is a great article! ESPECIALLY THE LAST COMMENT ABOUT NOT TAKING ALL THE FAVORS! embarrasingly enough, i have MANY family members who do this. and the worst part is that they get upset when you telll them "only one!".
6. Posted by David W on Sun, Aug 03, 2008, 9:43 am PDT
I have never been to a wedding where there were no gifts present because everyone gave the newlyweds the gifts before the wedding day. Besides, many couples keep a box on the gift table for cards, especially if they contain cash. Isn't it the responsibility of the best man to keep track of the gifts? At my wedding, the best man took care of the gifts.
9. Posted by Deanna Z on Sun, Aug 03, 2008, 9:53 am PDT
This is AWESOME!!!
I am a catering Bartender, and I work weddings all the time. I could write a list a MILE long of the things I have seen, and things you should and should not do at a wedding.
all i have to say is, get a life! lol, i dont need someone telling me what i should and should not do at a wedding. personally, i dont wanna get married through the system anyway. how did people get married back in the day? people dont realize that once they are commited to eachother, technically they are married. if i want a 3rd plate, whats the big deal? lol
12. Posted by bananas on Sun, Aug 03, 2008, 9:58 am PDT
Well ok i agree with the part of turn of cell phones and ipods etc, but i disagree with the dictating who your quest should or should not bring with them to the wedding . Some people may travel a long way and some will have kids with them ,to me i would feel it to be rude if someone asked me to keep my children away from a event that was family oriented and what if some of the quests have disablities is that considered a disruption they have habits sometimes that may be disruptive but they do not realize thier indifferences they just want to belong like everyone elese so i would rethink that part and everyone should just have fun isnt that what weddings are supposed to be?
13. Posted by Barby on Sun, Aug 03, 2008, 9:58 am PDT
AMEN to all of the above and more! No comments about the bride or groom's family members - whether they are present or not...the reception is a time to be together and enjoy - relax - have FUN! The bride and groom invited you to do just that - as well as to witness their 'union'. Live, Love, Laugh & SMILE!
15. Posted by Maria D on Sun, Aug 03, 2008, 10:06 am PDT
Good rules for the guests, but if something is ok with the bride and groom let your guests enjoy. We had an all you can eat buffet ( it kept the drinking down) and this included a kid's buffet. We asked guests not to stay away because they didn't have a sitter. This along with a great surf band and the cooperation of the wonderful Elks lodge, and twenty years later people still tell what fun they had!
18. Posted by verynawdgirl on Sun, Aug 03, 2008, 10:12 am PDT
I have never been to a wedding where people did not bring gifts. In my opinion you shoud really only bring a card with money anyway. Gifts at the wedding are a bit of a pain in @ss and everyone loves money more than a gift anyway. In fact, where I come from it would be considered EXTREMELY rude to show up empty handed. It is the duty of the maid of honor and the best man to keep track of the gift table and every wedding I have been to has had a card box to keep all of the cards in one place. As for taking the center pieces, I say go for it! I didn't want any of the center pieces from my wedding and it made for much less to clean up at the end of the night. If some old lady I don't even know wants a vase of balloons and dying flowers I say let her have them.
20. Posted by Rocklin Steve on Sun, Aug 03, 2008, 10:14 am PDT
Only guests who are invited to a wedding should attend a wedding. If Mr. & Mrs Barney Rubble are invited to a wedding then only Mr. & Mrs. Barney Rubble should RSVP and only Mr. & Mrs Barney Rubble should attend.
21. Posted by kzrose11@att.net on Sun, Aug 03, 2008, 10:16 am PDT
well i think that children should be al oud to go to weddings because if ur getting married most times ur planning on having children y not get used to it!!!
I HATE it when kids are not invited!!
usually it's the kids that bring the life to the party!!!
22. Posted by Mary M on Sun, Aug 03, 2008, 10:20 am PDT
Amen to Bob G. I've seen people walking away from a wedding reception that appear to have just left a garage sale, prizes in hand. Not to mention those that didn't have it together enough to walk from the reception.
23. Posted by strank on Sun, Aug 03, 2008, 10:21 am PDT
If the invitations say "Adults only" it means just that. Children get bored and so for something to do, they roll around on the dance floor. I have seen dancing couples trip over them and it could have been a bad situation for the adults and the children that were tripped over. It's not fair to ask the kids to sit all night, but it can be dangerous to let them run wild. Also if the bride's parents are paying by the plate, they should not have to pay $20.00 a plate for your entire family. Get a sitter and consider it a "date" night.
24. Posted by Evanthia N on Sun, Aug 03, 2008, 10:23 am PDT
I don't get it...Why would anyone assume that children should be brought to a wedding unless they are specifically included in the invitation...Most catered affairs are priced by the plate, and bringing children increases the cost of the wedding for those who are paying for it. Using $23.00 a plate as average cost, bringing 3 children plus the two adult guests cost those paying for the wedding about $125.00...Your wedding gift should equal that expense.
25. Posted by kimboyce20034@sbcglobal.net on Sun, Aug 03, 2008, 10:29 am PDT
I am attending a wedding in September and this helped alot I am just having some issues on what I should wear is there a dress code some where. On what not to wear to a wedding!
26. Posted by michael h on Sun, Aug 03, 2008, 10:30 am PDT
ALL of the above make sense as either rules of etiquette or common sense suggestions. If you do not like to attend weddings, do not go--period, just send a gift. Children are excluded for reasons--they can be disruptive and expensive. And do not assume every couple wants children of their own or that your kids are darlings. When I am invited to anything, I feel honored that I am and would never break the hosts' rules. If you do break rules at, often, an expensive party like a wedding, you will be remembered negatively. Grow up, dress up and blend in ALL so that the happy couple will always be in the spotlight!
27. Posted by southernflairphotography on Sun, Aug 03, 2008, 10:31 am PDT
Ya missed one or two - 1) Don't take photographs with a FLASH during the ceremony. Most of the time, this is a religious ceremony and should not be disrupted by camera strobes going off, and 2) if the Bride & Groom has hired a professional photographer, keep out of the photographer's way and let him/her do their job.
28. Posted by baby-got-back j on Sun, Aug 03, 2008, 10:31 am PDT
never get married for the wrong reasons or push up the wedding date b 4 time just because u feel that this is u'r solemate some people do things just to make the other person happy.
29. Posted by lynn117 on Sun, Aug 03, 2008, 10:32 am PDT
you dont bring children to a fancy adult dinner so why would you want them at a wedding? with the booze flowing and a large crowded room of many strangers and potential breakables why add kids to look out for into the mix? most weddings that dont want kids to come have a supply of babysitters on call for the event. if you hate kids not being invited stay home.
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