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Sunday, April 27, 2014

Wedding season is upon us. If you’re invited to one, don’t do this –


If you’ll be attending a wedding anytime soon, know the wedding guest rules. 

Wedding planner Sarah Pease has some definite don’ts:

• Don't deviate from a schedule: Whether you're helping or attending, stick to the timeline as not to throw the carefully planned event off.

• Don't wing a wedding speech: People who say they're just going to wing it crash and burn every time. And keep it short. Five minutes might not sound like much but it’s too long. 

• Don't wear anything resembling white if you're not the bride.

• Don't stiff the bartender. You should still tip the bartender even at an open bar because they're making your drink right there. It's a nice service and they're there for a long time.

• Don't get drunk. You’ll just become a hassle for the bride and groom, the staff, or your date.

• Don't complain about the food. If it’s not good, just get over it. Don’t do anything to upset the bride and groom on their day. 

• Don't monopolize the bride and groom. Cocktail hour is a great time to spend two minutes with the couple. Don't track them down and try to spend 30 minutes catching up. 

• Don't get too aggressive with the bouquet toss. Emotions can run high if you think about it as a literal sign for who's getting married next. And don't tackle anyone. It's not a contact sport.

• Don't steal souvenirs from the wedding decorations. Check with the venue before you grab. Don’t ask the bride or groom, that’s awkward. 

• Resist the urge to take and post pictures of the event before the bride and groom are even down the aisle. It’s their day; let them be the first to share it. 

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