Guests and etiquette
Wedding guest etiquette
Replying, arriving, phones, photos and the unwritten rules. 14 questions, answered for UK weddings.
Guide · Wedding guest etiquetteWedding Guest Etiquette: The Complete UK GuideThis guide covers the unwritten rules for wedding guests in the UK, from RSVPs and gifts to phones, attire, plus-ones and house guests. Fol…Guide · Wedding guest etiquetteWedding RSVP Etiquette: When and How to ReplyThis guide explains how to reply to a wedding invitation and save the date, including deadlines, wording, and what to do if you cannot atte…Guide · Wedding guest etiquetteWedding Gift Etiquette: What to Give and HowThis guide covers UK wedding gift etiquette, from gift lists and honeymoon funds to cash gifts, small budgets, plus-ones and thank-you note…
- How long should I give people to RSVP for a wedding?Give guests at least four to six weeks to RSVP before your wedding day. This allows enough time to finalise seating, catering numbers and any venue d…
- How to word RSVP deadline for wedding?Write the deadline clearly on your invitation, for example 'Kindly reply by 10 June'. Keep the wording simple and state the date, time and how guests…
- What are four outdated wedding etiquette rules that no longer apply?Four outdated rules are: matching the wedding party to family hierarchy, requiring a formal dress code for all guests, expecting guests to bring a ca…
- What should a mother of bride not do?A mother of the bride should not upstage the couple, choose her outfit before discussing it with them, or take over planning decisions. Her role is t…
- Which parent walks down the aisle first?The mother of the groom walks down first, followed by the mother of the bride. This order keeps the procession calm and lets the bride make her final…
- What are 5 basic etiquettes?The five basics are to RSVP on time, dress appropriately for the venue and dress code, arrive early, keep phones quiet, and give your gift or card pr…
- What are 10 basic etiquette rules?The ten rules are: RSVP on time, dress for the dress code, arrive early, silence your phone, do not photograph unless allowed, bring only your named …
- Can you give me some examples of bad etiquette?Bad wedding guest etiquette includes arriving late, ignoring the dress code, or bringing an uninvited plus-one. These actions can upset the couple an…
- What are five bad manners?Five bad manners are arriving late, ignoring the dress code, bringing an uninvited guest, using your phone during the ceremony, and making a scene at…
- What is poor etiquette?Poor etiquette is any behaviour that puts the couple or other guests at ease, such as arriving late, ignoring dress codes or making the day about yourself.
- What are 10 good manners I can learn at home?Good manners start with being kind, punctual and thoughtful to others. Here are ten simple habits you can practise at home before your wedding day.
- What are three important etiquette rules?The three most important rules are to RSVP on time, dress appropriately and be kind to everyone. These three habits make the biggest difference to th…
- What are some basic etiquette rules for ladies?There are no special rules just for ladies, but being punctual, polite and well dressed is always welcome. Treat every guest the same way you would w…
- What's the difference between manners and etiquette?Manners are your personal habits of kindness, while etiquette is the shared set of rules for a particular situation. You learn manners at home and et…
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