March 27, 2017
Dress: Show Me Your Mumu | Shoes: Gianni Bini | Earrings: Similar Bauble Bar | Clutch: Similar
Bring on the spring weddings! It’s wedding season, and as a recent bride I feel like I have been blessed with some extra wisdom in the area. I’ve gotten a lot of questions about the topics below since I got married. Milton and I started attending a lot of weddings about two years ago. To say the least, we were clueless about some of the etiquette.
Do I have a plus one?
When you receive a wedding invitation KEEP THE ENVELOPE. The envelope is typically addressed to who is invited to the wedding. For example, if your envelope has your name only, “Miss Jane Doe”, then only you are invited. If the envelope reads, “Miss Jane Doe and Guest”, you have a plus one. Sometimes the RSVP card will specify how many guests you can reply for in the form of “We have __ seats reserved in your honor”. Please, please, please pay attention to these details. I know sometimes it is frustrating when you want to share this event with your SO, but if the couple has decided not to give you a plus one, you should respect their wishes. A lot of planning goes into every detail of a wedding, especially the number of guests. So, the least you can do is follow correct etiquette. Ok, rant over.
What gift to buy?
One thing I would like to point out…the bride and groom have created a wedding registry for a reason. You may want to stand out from the crowd and get them something different, but they will be thrilled to get anything from their registry. Leading up to my wedding I had friends ask me what I wanted for my wedding. Honestly, I wanted every single item on my registry. Once it got closer to the wedding there were certain things that I wanted to have more than others. My tip when gift shopping for a wedding: determine your budget and browse the registry for items at that price. If need be, buy a few different items that add up to your budget.
What to wear?
I love spring styles and prints. I think it makes dressing for a wedding so much easier. The most important thing to remember when picking out an outfit for a wedding is you do not want to compete with the bride. It is becoming more common for brides to stray from traditional white, so be wary about choosing colors close to ivory and blush. Elegant florals are an easy default. If you’re not sure how nice to dress, it is always better to be overdressed rather than underdressed.
What time does the wedding start?
If the wedding starts at 7:00 pm, do not show up at 6:59. This is when the bridal party is lining up and getting ready to proceed down the aisle. Get to the wedding at least 20 minutes early. Most likely you’ll see friends and family that you will want to say hello to before the ceremony starts. It is best to be in your seat a few minutes before the bride comes down the aisle.
