When going to a wedding many people panic about the etiquette that is involved. There are many expectations and traditions that surround weddings and if you are someone who does not attend weddings regularly then you may be confused by them all. However do not fear, here at Weddings in Newbury we are producing a two part blog post aimed to help you understand some basic wedding etiquette.
What to wear to a wedding?
Clothing for weddings tends to be very traditional and if you are part of the bridal party then it is very much the bride and grooms decision as to what you will need to wear. However, most guests are left to choose whatever they like. It is important to make sure that you are wearing something appropriate and this may not be as easy as it sounds. Although there are standard wedding clothes, depending on the venue, the time of day and the class of the family the attire will be different. In some weddings all men wear tails, whereas in others, just the bridal party do. The women have a similar problem with some weddings needing designer wear whereas others require something far less formal. Do you need to wear a hat? Most weddings do not require you to wear a hat although it is traditional for the ladies to do so. The best thing to do is to speak to the bride or her parents about what they expect their guests to be wearing so that you can get or hire something appropriate. You may feel that you should not have to follow their requirements but you may feel out of place if you do not fit in with the rest of the guests.
What gifts to buy and how much to spend?
Most couples will provide a gift list with their wedding invitation and presents nowadays are bought online and there is no need to take one with you to the ceremony. Some people are more old fashioned and would rather give a list on request which is a far more polite way of doing things. The list should contain a selection of items at different price ranges so that guests do not feel they have to spend a lot of money, however sometimes everything can be rather pricey. It can be embarrassing if there is nothing you can afford but consider sharing a gift with someone else – maybe a friend or relative who is also going to the wedding may go halves with you on a gift. Do not feel you have to pay more than you can afford as the bride and groom would not want you to go bankrupt just to get them a gift. Some couples ask for money, especially those that have already moved in together or are not on their first marriage. This can be tricky as you have to decide how much to spend, but just do what you can afford as they should be grateful for anything.
In the second part of this blog I will be covering, ‘How to behave at the wedding’, ‘When to arrive and leave’ and ‘What to do after the wedding’.
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