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How to help make a couples’ day memorable for the right reasons

Follow these top tips for Wedding Guests to make the happy couple’s day memorable, in the right way!

Planning a wedding is hard work and whilst you try to consider everything there is one thing you can be sure of. People, in this case we mean guests, will always do something unexpected.

Top tips for wedding guests

If you are lucky enough to be a guest at a wedding this year, after being involved in the wedding industry there are the top things I would say to guests!

Number one don’t steal.

Yep, had to start here. Don’t steal from the venue or the bride and groom. It leaves a bitter taste and is so unnecessary. Yes, that glass is cute. No, you don’t need to keep it.

Don’t bring drinks to a cash bar

Don’t bring your own drinks (you will get caught). Soft or alcoholic bringing your own drinks is not only in bad taste but it could be against licensing rules and/or venue rules. This will prove expensive and bitter for the bride and groom.

Get snap happy

Take lots of helpful photos of small touches. As long as you don’t get in the way of the official photographer or during any unplugged segments of the wedding. Taking lots of photos will most likely be very appreciated by the happy couple. They can always delete photos they don’t want but they cant go back in time to capture missed moments and details. Especially important if blood, sweat and tears have gone into DIY creations.

Check-in on the bride

It’s a stressful and emotional day. Don’t forget to check in on the bride. Particularly if you are close. She’s probably feeling a whole whirlwind of emotion.

Don’t offer your opinion

Don’t offer your opinion unless it is asked for. There’s no need to discuss the wedding right there and then. Even if you disagree with the choices of the couple. Loudly saying “Oh I prefer fruit cake” during the cake cutting not only gets etched in a bride’s mind it also gets recorded on video. forever.

Always write your name on gifts and cards!!

This seems obvious but is so important! With so many guests the couple may not pick up on your handwriting. And definitely don’t write “from me xx”! Cards and presents may get separated by well-meaning groomsmen or similar so write your name carefully on both the present and the card. This way the happy couple will know just who to thank.

Bonus tips for wedding guests-Ideal wedding gift

One last bonus point. As a bride, I learnt my ideal wedding gift would have been a memory box. A wooden box or similar big enough to keep cards and momentos in straight away. It would have made the tidying-up process a bit easier and safer too.