These Are the Worst Things a Wedding Guest Can Do

With wedding season right around the corner, you’ve got to get a move on. From booking travel and grabbing a gift off the registry, to picking the perfect outfit, you want to be ready. But while those seem like the only things you as a guest have to worry about, you also need to make sure you’ve got the etiquette down.

While some might perceive being a wedding guest as NBD, there are some things you shouldn’t do. But in case you need a little reminder, we’re here for you.

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Don’t wear white

Unless it's an all-white affair, or you know for a fact that the bride is not wearing white, avoid it. Sure, you can wear a dress or pantsuit with white in it, but your flowy white gown needs to stay in the closet.

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Don’t eff with the dress code

Showing in something super-casual while everyone is in cocktail attire is a no-no. Same with showing up in cocktail attire when everyone's in black tie. Also, if you're showing the same amount of skin as you would if you were on a beach, go change. Now.

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Don’t bug the bride or groom

Unless you've been personally invited to hang with them while they get ready for their big day, leave them alone. Don't pull up a chair to the head table to hang out. They're a little too busy to concern themselves with you. Not meant to be harsh, just stating facts.

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Don’t text during the ceremony

Or the reception speeches. Or anytime it seems a little "slow" or "boring." Show some respect and pay attention to what's happening and being said.

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Don’t bring uninvited guests

This one should be a no-brainer but, sadly, it happens all the time. Don't assume your child or the guy you just started seeing is welcome. Wedding invites are pretty clear but if you're unsure, ask the couple, or even friends, to clarify before you RSVP. But be specific; don't ask if you can bring someone, ask them who exactly is invited. They don't need to feel any guiltier.

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Don’t try to one-up the photographer

We get it, you brought you phone and/or camera to your friend's big day and you want to capture every moment of it. But that's what the professional photographer is for. Don't get in their way so you can get a perfect shot of the bride walking down the aisle, or the vows, or the first kiss, or the first dance, or ... you get the picture. Try and stay in your seat and enjoy the moment.

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Don’t make a toast that’ll make people feel awkward

If you've been asked to say a few words, make them count. But know your audience. Maybe some funny memory of how the couple met, or some sweet, awesome thing the other guests might not know about but try to steer clear of inside jokes that make sense to three people in the room, or any ex talk.

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Don’t talk sh*t about your surroundings

The couple spent a lot of time — and money — on the flowers, music, centrepieces, food and decor so try to keep your opinions about what you don't love to yourself.

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Don’t make a scene on the dance floor

No one needs to see your stripper moves with the groom's second cousin. Keep the grinding at the club.

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Don’t get wasted

This should be an obvious one but there's something about an open bar and tempting wine bottles on your table that somehow throws that knowledge out the window. Try to scale it back and be conservative with your intake. No one wants that messy drama.

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Don’t get engaged

Yes, weddings bring out ALL the feels, and yes, you may be just as madly in love as the couple saying "I do" in front of you, but no matter what, please don't propose mid-wedding. Please.