Dos and Dont's for Guests.

DO read the invitation, the bride will specify the dress code in the invitation. When in doubt, reach out to the bride and groom and ask them what they have in mind for their big day.

**DO dress accordingly to the venue & weather**

DO dress accordingly to the venue and weather. Always keep in mind the location and the season of the wedding to pick the fabric, color, length and style of your dress. Also pay attention to tradition.

DO think of your footwear. Your shoes need to be comfortable. Limping around in a beautiful dress isn't the best look, taking off your shoes is not glamorous either, wear comfortable shoes so you can keep them on all day/night.

Wearing high heels to a garden or beach wedding is very impractical, it's not fun when your heels are constantly sinking into the ground.

DO attempt to find out the color of the bridesmaids' dresses. You don't want to look like a bridesmaid when you are not one.

DO wear layers.

AC can be a life saver and keep you from ruining your makeup, but it can also be your worst nightmare.

Do turn off your phone for the ceremony. Don't ruin the couple's big day by interrupting their vows with reggaet on or anything else.

Do congratulate the family even if you've never met the couple's parents, seek them out to introduce yourself, thank them and tell them how much you enjoyed the wedding. This one is particularly important if there isn't a receiving line.

Most Important DON'T for Guests:

DON’T wear white!
White is an obvious faux pass, same with cream, champagne, and even light shades of gold. More and more, brides are going for colors in wedding dresses, so be careful!

DON'T forget to wear undergarments
Ladies, please remember to wear underwear and a bra. Also, neither should ever make an appearance during the festivities. This goes for guys too—pull up your pants.

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Bold!

DON'T go bold
Sequins, animal prints, and other over-the-top designs are not O.K. The focus should always be on the bride, not your outfit.

DON'T show too much
Summer calls for showing a little skin, but don’t go over the top. Marriage ceremonies are family affairs, so keep it classy and stay covered.

DON'T forget to RSVP
Pay attention to the deadline on the invitation. In fact, if you know your reply, pop it in the mail as soon as possible.

DON'T assume you can bring a date
Unless it says "and guest" on the invitation, only you should be attending. And no, DON'T call the bride and ask if you can bring a date, either. If it were in their budget, the bride and groom would've extended the extra invitation.

***DON'T*** bring a gift to the wedding. Save them the trouble by shipping yours directly to their home.

…And ***Don’t*** be late!

DON'T skip the wedding registry
Couples spend tons of time choosing the items on their registry—and they picked em because they plan on actually using them, so do them and yourself a favor and buy from the registry.

DON'T bring a gift to the wedding
The last thing the bride and groom need to worry about at the end of the reception is figuring out how to fit all their gifts in the car. Save them the trouble by shipping yours directly to their home.

DON'T be late!
True fact: Weddings tend to run late. But that doesn't mean you should. Plan to be at the ceremony 20 to 30 minutes early

DON'T get wasted
Enjoy the bar; don't abuse it. One shot too many and the bride's reception becomes a nightmare.