Be a perfect guest....!

So you are attending a wedding……

It can be a Hindu, Muslim, Sikh traditional ceremony or Christen wedding, it’s likely that you’ll be unsure about what is expected of you as a guest. The following tips will guide you in understanding what the bride and groom really want to say to you, but out of respect, will not. Follow these with composure, grace and style...and you will be the perfect guest!

Four letters - R S V P. 

A few letters that mean so much!
Once you have checked off the Yes or No then inform the couple and if incase you change your mind then keep the couple posted. If you are unsure and cannot make a final decision by the set date, contact the couple to let them know. If you say 2 people are coming, don't show up with a 3rd person at the reception!

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Know the Dress Code
Before any event make sure you find out is there any specific dress code? Something you can just assume but it often gets tricky, in this case contact a member of the wedding party in advance in order to avoid any awkwardness at the function.

Colors to avoid

Generally wearing pure white and black are avoided during the Hindu / Sikh traditional ceremony of wedding. Weddings are festive events, and bright colors are always welcome and considered auspicious at a joyous event. Try to avoid wearing bright red as this is traditionally reserved for the bride and you wouldn’t want to outshine her on her special day!

Carry along a scarf/stole/dupatta

Several ceremonies, such as a Sikh wedding, usually require you to cover your head when you are in Gurudwara. Carry a long scarf or a stole, which can also be used to cover up bare shoulders or arms, if necessary. Men usually wear the head cover provided at the temple or carry a large white handkerchief to cover head.

Removing shoes

Most religious places require you to take off your shoes and place them in the designated place before you enter the sanctified area. While some traditional wedding ceremonies  may require you to be barefooted.

  

  Food

In most of the Hindu or Sikh weddings, you will mostly be served vegetarian food. Other wedding celebartion days like the mehendi, Sangeet or reception non-vegetarian food can be served depending on the family preferences. Wherein the Jain weddings are strictly vegetarian. At muslim weddings, you can expect the meat, but there are sure to be vegetarian options as well. It is best to accept only what you can eat and it would be rude to eat nothing at all, since taking part in the wedding feast as a guest, is a part of bringing good luck to the couple.

           






Drink Responsibly

Surely the weddings are a time to celebrate and party. And lot of times the functions like Sangeet or Reception provide you with the alcohol to drink. But this does not mean that you should take advantage of the free booze and get trashed. The last thing the bride and groom want to see on their wedding video is a drunken guest taking over the dance floor. Drink within your limit and don't embarrass the couple or yourself.

        






Taking pictures

Check before you start clicking pictures during a ceremony. Mostly it should be fine, but during some of the rituals even the official photographer may be barred in order to avoid distracting with the flash of the camera. So make sure that you are not disturbing wedding with your snapshots.

  Assigned Seating

If a wedding has assigned seating, don’t ignore it and follow your own rules. Remember that if you do not sit in your assigned seat, you are sitting in someone else's. This will only lead to confusion. Simply put, sit in your own seat!







Say Hello before Leaving!
With the large number of people that are invited to some weddings, it is often easy for the bride and groom to forget to say hello to some guests. Don't take this personally; make sure you steal a minute of their time to tell them how great they look and give them your blessings. They will appreciate your thoughts and won't have to regret not getting the chance to thank you for coming.

Enjoy Yourself! 
You were invited to share in the joy of the newlywed couple, so enjoy every minute of it! Savor the food, mingle with new people, and most importantly, dance the night away! Nothing will make the couple happier than knowing that their guests had a great time.

Have fun and and enjoy the experience!


Happy Wedding...!

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