Essential Yet Overlooked! A Guide to Wedding Etiquette for Guests You Should Know＊

2015.11.01 published

There are many manners for ceremonial occasions.

Customs and rules are important for ceremonial occasions. Particularly for weddings, which are celebrations, it is essential to pay attention to established customs and agreements to properly convey your feelings of congratulations! Celebrating the couple with politeness and respect is the manner of a grown woman＊

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Is it embarrassing not to know? Important agreements for guests ♩

If you are attending a wedding, it is something you absolutely must check. Even if you have good intentions, if you violate manners, it can be quite a problem! Your feelings of celebration may not be conveyed.

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Here, I will introduce some essential but often overlooked manners for wedding guests ♩

Guest Manners *≪Dress Code≫

The first thing to discuss is the fashion you should wear to the wedding! Formal attire can be quite challenging＊ The basic outfit for weddings and receptions is a dress or a one-piece style♡ What should you be careful about regarding this attire…?

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Dress Code Manners 1 ♡ Be cautious about white or black dresses.

One key point to remember regarding wedding attire is not to wear a white dress that brides wear! Pure white is a color that symbolizes the bride. For lighter colors, guests should opt for pastel shades or beige♩ Black dresses that resemble mourning attire are also famously inappropriate for weddings.

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Dress Code Manners 2 ♡ Fur and exposure are a no-go＊

Another point to be cautious about is that materials like fur and items that are overly revealing are not suitable for weddings! It is advisable to wear a shawl or bolero over such outfits＊ However, if all guests wear dull-colored dresses, the venue might feel somewhat desolate.

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Let’s add some color and vibrancy by wearing colorful dresses to brighten up the wedding venue ♩

Dress Code Manners 3 ♡ Check your footwear too＊

Footwear is another important aspect you need to pay attention to at weddings! It is best to avoid casual shoes such as open-toe shoes, sandals, or boots! Opt for closed-toe heeled pumps instead＊

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Of course, it’s not only the shoes; when it comes to stockings, you should also be particular for formal events like weddings! Bare legs or very dark tights are not appropriate, so choose beige or patterned stockings instead＊

Guest Manners *≪Behavior on the Wedding Day≫

Once your outfit is decided, the next step is the manners you should observe on the wedding day! Dress nicely and make sure to study the etiquette to avoid mistakes on the wedding day♪

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Wedding Day Manners ♡ 1 Greeting after checking your coat at the cloakroom!

When you arrive at the venue on the wedding day, the first place to head to is the cloakroom! Carrying large bags into the reception area or heading to the reception without checking your coat is not very smart. It’s best to deposit your belongings and greet the reception staff afterwards♡

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Wedding Day Manners ♡ 2 How to give your monetary gift＊

At the reception, after greetings, it’s time to present your monetary gift♩ At this time, be sure to hand over the gift in a way that the reception staff can read it once it is opened! It’s good to keep the other person in mind and adhere to proper etiquette＊

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By the way, it's also necessary to prepare new bills to put in your monetary gift! To obtain new bills, you’ll likely need to exchange them at the bank which operates until 3 PM on weekdays, so make sure you prepare in advance with plenty of time＊

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Wedding Day Manners ♡ 3 Place your belongings on the chair back!

Once you’ve checked in, it’s time to enter the reception area＊ Check the seating chart and once you find your seat, place your belongings between the backrest of the chair and your back! Alternatively, you might prepare a type of bag hanger that hooks onto the table for your things♡

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Be careful not to place things directly on the floor＊

Pay attention to wedding manners ♡

Did you know all the manners mentioned this time? Were you able to practice them?

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It may seem obvious, but wedding manners are very important. Many things may be embarrassing if you don’t know them, so let’s confirm them thoroughly before attending a wedding＊