Wedding Guests I Do's and I Don’ts
(ARA) - June was traditionally the most common month
for weddings, captured by the phrase “June bride.”
Now, more and more couples are choosing to host
their affair year-round. Whether on a sandy beach or
inside a snow-covered church, the event is still one
of the most memorable in people’s lives and should
be celebrated with style.
And while advice and how-tos for brides are
plentiful, many guests are still left with lingering
questions about what gifts to give and wedding day
etiquette.
“Although it is an honor to be included in a
couple’s special day -- and it’s often lots of fun
-- there are a few rules wedding guests should keep
in mind,” says Denise Dinyon, Lenox gift-giving and
etiquette expert. Dinyon offers these tips to help
guests and ensure a happy day for all.
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DO give a gift, even if you can’t attend. According
to the fourth annual Lenox Gift-Giving and Etiquette
survey, nearly 40 percent of people don’t always
send a gift to celebrate a wedding they can’t
attend. Sending a gift indicates your support and
best wishes for the happy couple who are starting
their lives together.
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DON’T arrive late. Take into account extra time for
traffic snarls, bad directions and last minute runs
to the convenience store. If you plan to arrive 15
minutes early, you’ll most likely just make it. No
one should walk down the aisle after the bride. If
you arrive late, try to slip in quietly down a side
aisle.
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DO remember to turn off your cell phone during the
ceremony. It’s the height of rudeness to allow a
personal call to interrupt someone’s
once-in-a-lifetime, special moment.
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DO personalize your gift. While registries offer a
great way for couples to select the perfect gifts
for their lives together, going the extra mile by
adding a personal touch is a wonderful way to show
you care. If the couple has registered for china,
include a special family recipe with the place
setting.
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DON’T take a year to send a gift. Contrary to
popular belief, guests do not have a year to send a
gift. Gifts should really be sent before the
wedding. The benefit of sending a gift ahead of time
is that the couple will not have to worry about
keeping it safe at the reception or transporting it
after.
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DO commemorate the special day. After the wedding,
send the bride and groom your snapshots. Even though
most couples have professional photos, there is
something extra special about pictures taken
lovingly by friends and family. Personalize the gift
by framing the best shot in a beautiful china frame
to embellish the couple’s living-room.
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DON’T forget to have fun! Surrounded by family,
friends and well-wishers, the bride and groom may
not be able to spend more than a few moments with
each guest. But having spent so much time on
planning their perfect day, knowing that the guests
had fun is indeed, the icing on the cake.
With these simple etiquette tips, guests are bound
to have fun at the wedding without having to worry
about awkward moments. For more information, tips
and gift ideas, visit
www.lenox.com or call (800)
63-LENOX.
Courtesy of ARA Content
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