Guests are one part of a wedding that obviously should not miss. It does not really matter whether they are just a few or hundreds of them, but it is very important for them to be there.

Therefore, there are specific issues regarding wedding guests in particular, that anyone should follow, from knowing how to respond to an invitation up to offering a gift and properly participating at the event.

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Attire
As long as your attire does not scream anything, it is more than welcome. The only thing you really have to take care of would be not to compete with the bride. Since not every woman is getting married in a long white dress, it would not hurt for you to find out how will she be dressed just to avoid embarrassing resemblances. Then you need to be aware of the wedding style – is it everything going to be semi formal, formal or even the black tie type? Which will be the destination, the ceremony and the reception’s locations and the moment of the day? Women could wear short dresses, cocktail dresses and even long gowns, with chick accessories, light and floral fabrics or dark colors. Men on the other side could try everything from sports jackets to suits with ties or even tuxedos.

Dos and dont’s
When it comes to attending on a wedding, one should be aware of a specific etiquette. For example, everyone receiving an invitation should make a confirmation in no more than two weeks, preferably not on the phone, since the bride will be too busy to stay and chat with every enthusiast relative or friend. It is incredibly rude to bring with you someone that has not been invited, not only because it takes a lot of organization before the wedding for every single person, but also because costs are considerable.

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A wedding gift is a must, and still it should not be brought right in the wedding day – you have up to an year after the wedding to do so. Moreover, if you cannot come, it would be nice for you to send something anyway. During the ceremony, as much as you want to shoot the time, let the professionals to take photos and respect the moment. Last but not least, drink and eat with moderation – you do not want to be the happiest and drunk guest from there.