How to behave at a wedding?

The issue of behavior at a wedding is quite relevant, and when going to a celebration, not everyone knows how to behave properly. This applies equally to newlyweds and guests of the holiday.

The wedding is the first important event in the life of a young family. The general emotional climate of the event depends on their mood and behavior at the wedding ceremony and on its solemn part. If the young people are gloomy or annoyed, then the guests at this holiday will not be very comfortable. And vice versa - smiles to those present, kisses and a tender relationship to each other will set the audience in the right mood.

The official part of the wedding ceremony is preceded, as a rule, by the ransom of the bride. This is a rather crucial moment, which, in fact, is the beginning of a wedding celebration and often sets the tone for the overall event. The main participant in the ransom is the groom. The role of the bride at this stage is minimal and consists in waiting for the bridegroom in the apartment, surrounded by one or two close relatives. The groom, on the contrary, acts as the main acting character, therefore his behavior at this moment is very important.

The young man should be sympathetic to the proposed tests and, if possible, perform all the actions that the bridesmaids require from him. You should not show your indignation or refuse tasks - this can cause an ambiguous reaction from others and devalue the main meaning of the ransom. In particularly difficult situations, friends and a witness should come to the aid of the groom. They, unlike the groom, do not worry, are absolutely uninhibited and are able to joke tricky questions and difficult trials.However, too frivolous behavior of the groom is also not welcome - he should not hug and flirt with the bridesmaids, as well as make inappropriate jokes.

The next stage of the wedding is the official part of the event in the registry office. And if during the ceremony the newlyweds should be serious and solemn, then after its completion you can breathe out, relax and start accepting congratulations. The groom usually has time to consider everything during the ransom, so special attention is riveted to the bride in the registry office. In order for the young wife not to feel a little bewildered, the husband must support her and always be with her.

At a gala evening in a restaurant, young people should come first to say hello to elderly relatives and guests who were not at the official ceremony. Sitting at the table and accepting congratulations from the older generation, the newlyweds should get up, and this is not necessary for congratulations from friends and young relatives. When making guests toasts, you also don’t need to get up - you just need to nod to the speaker who is a sign of attention. Also, young people need to be careful about alcohol, because after unrest and wedding worries, intoxication can occur very quickly.

Young spouses can leave in the evening at any time.informing parents about this and saying goodbye to elderly relatives. There is no need to say goodbye to all guests individually. Fun, as a rule, is already in full swing, and the toastmaster is engaged in those present.

For guests there is also a set of rules of conduct for the wedding.

• First of all, the guest needs to respond to the invitation and immediately indicate to parents or young people whether he will be present. This approach will help the couple decide on the seating of the guests and protect them from unnecessary expenses. Ideally, the answer should be given the maximum the day after receiving the invitation.
• The guest must also follow the dress code. If the couple decided to spend the holiday in a certain style, then it is better to take care of the outfit in advance so as not to feel like a black sheep among other guests.
• When making toasts, you don’t need to get too carried away and turn the event into a “one-man theater”. The toast should be short, kind and concise, not contain ambiguous subtext, and not offend anyone's feelings. The first toast is usually delivered by the oldest and most honored participant of the celebration, only then - everyone.
• During the gala dinner, you need to communicate with all guests, even with strangers - this will not only allow you to better know people who are close to the newlyweds, but also make new friends. However, you should not be too intrusive. You should not scream loudly, attract too much attention and be zealous in your desire to help the host and the organizers.
• A separate topic is the telephone. Before entering the registry office, you must turn off the sound or turn off the mobile phone. This is due to the fact that the official part is a rather serious and exciting process, and a fun ringtone will simply lubricate the solemnity of the moment. Also, you should not take every moment of the celebration on the phone, because you were invited to share the joy of the event, and not to duplicate the work of the invited operator. Therefore, it is better to look at young people with their own eyes, and not through the screen.

• It is necessary to take an active part in dances and competitions.You need to understand that the wedding banquet is not limited to delicious food and drink and includes an entertainment program, but by participating in competitions and performances, the guest shows respect not only to the organizers of the event, but also to the heroes of the occasion.
• During the banquet, you can not rest your elbows on the table and reach for a far-standing dish. In addition, there is no need to comment on the quality and quantity of the served dishes, and if some product is not to your liking, it is better to put it aside and ask the waiter to replace the plate. Also, one should not abuse the cries of “bitterly” - the young ones are probably hungry, and you need to let them eat quietly.
• Children at the wedding should be constantly monitored and in no case should disturb the guests. Firstly, the wedding is an adult holiday, and secondly, people came to relax and are not required to endure the inconvenience caused by the behavior of children.

Along with etiquette rules, There are a number of prohibitions that can in no way be violated while at a wedding.

• At the wedding event one should not speak badly about the young, their parents and the organization of the holiday.
• The groom does not need to spin in the company of unmarried girls and talk about the adventures of his single life. This behavior is very offensive for the mother of the bride, and she may doubt the right choice of daughter.
• You cannot bring an uninvited person with you. Even if the guest goes to the wedding for the first time and knows no one but the bride or groom, you need to go alone and in the process of celebration find yourself a worthy companion and interlocutor.
• You can not take one of the spouses aside for a conversation, come without a gift and conflict with other guests.

Correct behavior and respect for all those present will be the key to a successful wedding and a guarantee of a good mood.

See how to behave properly at the wedding in the video below.