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How To Be An Amazing Wedding Guest

Here are some simple rules you should follow if you intend to be an admirable wedding guest.

Chances are you or someone you know is heading to a wedding this weekend.

Check out these 7 approved tips to ensure that you and the couple of the day have an awesome time.

1. Do RSVP:

Pay attention to the deadline on the invitation. In fact, if you know your reply, pop it in the mail right away. And this nonsense about African people not RSVPing is just that: nonsense. Let’s do better, folks.

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2. Don't assume you can bring a date:

Unless your invitation says “and guest”, only you should be attending. And no, don’t contact the couple or their parents to ask if you can bring a date, either. If it were in their budget, the extra invitation would have been extended.

3. Stick to their registry unless you plan to give money:

Couples spend tons of time choosing the items on their registry — and they picked them because they plan on actually using them. You can be creative in your card.

4. Don’t bring a large gift to the wedding:

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Save the couple that trouble of getting a blender home in the midst of a bunch of other post-wedding responsibilities by shipping your gift directly to their destination of choice.

5. Dress the part:

You don’t want to be underdressed for any wedding. Dress for the venue and follow any instructions given by the couple. And unless you are specially asked to do so, avoid wearing white.

6. Don’t abuse the open bar:

Look, if you know that you can hold your liquor — knock yourself out. But if you’re a lightweight, stick to one or two cocktails or just a couple glasses of wine lest you end up giving the bride’s Uncle Rufus a lap dance in the middle of the dancefloor.

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7. Congratulate the couple: Sincerely — and if it isn’t sincere you shouldn’t be there. Introduce yourself to their parents and siblings. Take the photo booth pictures. Do The Wobble. Find out what their wishes are for social media and abide accordingly. Many brides and grooms have an irrational fear of their guests not having a good time on their wedding day. Give them some peace of mind.

What is your favourite memory as a wedding guest?

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