Hey guys! Wedding season is here and I have a really exciting one coming up!
In just a few days, my brother Dylan is getting married to the love of his life, and I’m going to have TWO brothers! Double the trouble!
So, to get us all ready for the weddings we will be going to, I have some tips for getting wedding-ready as a guest!
1. Have the right outfit! – Make sure you are not over or under-dressed for the wedding. My brother and his fiancé have a casual dress code: shorts and summer clothes. If i showed up in a full suit I would look ridiculous! But it is good to have a standard suit/dress that you can wear to any wedding event.
Spending the money on an outfit that can work for many things is a good investment! Also, it is totally okay to wear the same outfit to different events (unless you’re A-list famous and followed by paparazzi)
2. Know your limits! – Don’t be afraid to give yourself a curfew or limit your drinks for the night if you are worried about getting too tired or too crazy! I love to have a good party and drink a rum and coke, but I know that if I’m at a wedding, the best plan is to drink responsibly and make sure the couple has a great time
3. Double-no-triple check that your phone’s settings are on silent.There is nothing more embarrassing or rude than having a phone go off in the middle of some heartfelt vows or moving part of the ceremony. Just do it!
4. Be prepared to sit through some speeches. Everyone does their wedding reception differently, however, some weddings can have very LONG speeches and you’ve gotta be prepared emotionally to sit for that long through childhood anecdotes and travel-buddy’s story about how the bride/groom did (blank) on this one trip to Australia… bring gum or a toy to fiddle with just in case.
5. Check out the gift-registry early – so that you can get something in your budget that you think is appropriate! Feel free to branch out and send a gift card their way as well, it never hurts to have a movie or date night at the Keg already paid for
6. Don’t be anxious about having a date. – A +1 is a nice thing to have, however, going alone to a wedding is not the end of the world. You will meet lots of cool people that are there to support your friends and have a good time just like you are! You are independent and you don’t need a date to enjoy the event!
7. Have some cash on you! – You never know whether there will be a cash bar or anything else you may need money for. Often, there is a break between the ceremony and the reception and that leaves a lot of time to get tummies grumbling! It’s a good idea to grab a bite between so you don’t get hangry during those (see #4) long speeches.
FInally, make sure you say a heartfelt thank you to the couple for inviting you to their special day.
They didn’t have to, and god sakes weddings can get pricey!
If you have any other suggestions, make a comment below or tweet me your thoughts @RyanMacIntyre23 !
Talk to you soon!