We've seen lots of wedding how-to sites, ranging from how to choose your wedding motif to how to seat your guests. That is, if you're on the to-be-wed side. What if you're on the guest side? Are there any guidelines for you too?
One basic information you should know as a guest is this: what is your classification? Are you on the side of the groom or the bride? Are you a relative, friend or entourage? Knowing this basic information can help make the pictorials in the church go faster and more fluidly. Of course, getting up and going to the altar when your batch is being called for pictorials as fast as possible will also be appreciated by the couple, the church staff, the photographers and other guests as well. Know that some churches impose a cut-off time for photo-ops and that if guests take their own sweet time (and can't classify themselves) in getting up for the pictorials, there may never be enough time for other groups' pictures to be taken (not to mention, late commencement of the reception).
Know the dress code. Some invitations indicate this, and should not be disregarded. The fact that the couple dedicated some precious space on the invites to state the dress code means it is important to them. Be aware also of the couple's sensitivity with regards to color. To some, black is the color of death, and so wearing a little black dress, classy though it may be on some occasions, could be offensive (or traumatizing) to the couple.
Ask for bridal registry. This not only saves you time in picking out the perfect gift, but will also lessen the couple's chances of getting multiple copies of the same item. When in doubt, cash always works. ;-)
RSVP. The couple would like to ensure that all their guests will be properly seated and amply fed. Thus, the need for guests to confirm their attendance as early as possible.
Tags: guests, photography, bridalregistry, dresscode, rsvp
