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Ceremony Etiquette You May Not Know

The first thing you can do for the wedding couple is to arrive on time. It doesn’t matter that most weddings don’t begin at the exact hour indicated in the invitation. It is still good manners to show up on time. If you are going to be late or arrive after the appointed time, you can do the following:

• If the processional is underway, don’t stroll down the aisle at the same time as the wedding party. If the processional is underway, wait in an area outside and/or out of the way until the processional has been completed.
• Exercise discretion: you may prefer to be up front, but this time, you should sit in the back to avoid drawing attention away from the ceremony underway. Enter and seat yourself as quickly and quietly as you can.
• If you are attending a religious ceremony of a faith other than your own, be respectful. Be discreet in your non-participation.This is not the event for making a political statement.
• If you are unfamiliar with the religious rituals, go with the crowd. Watch what others are doing and do you best to follow along or blend in.

2 Comments on “Ceremony Etiquette You May Not Know”

• Patty July 10th, 2009 6:47 pm

  I am the MOB! I try and tell my daughter about Etiquette and she looks at me like I am crazy! It is the one most important things to learn- MOB!

• Stacy July 4th, 2009 8:48 pm

  You would think all would know these rules, but sometimes we forget and the main thing to do is respect the Brides Day!

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