Ah weddings; a lot of people have a love-hate relationship with them especially the wedding guests. Although you can’t wait to see your friend get hitched, it’s often a long day socialising with people you don’t know (or wish you didn’t know!) However, it’s not all bad.
You get to dress up to the nines and then get to party till late with plenty of free food! But you need to make sure you are all prepared for the day ahead. Here are some things you must not forget when you are off to the big day!
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A Camera
You will regret not taking a camera with you for the big day. After all, you want to create memories so that you can look back at shots from the wedding day. Also, the bride and groom will be thankful for any photos you manage to take on the big day. Therefore, make sure you have a good quality camera with you for the wedding day. If you don’t have a camera, make sure you have space on your phone for photos!
A great outfit
One of the hardest decisions you have to make before attending a wedding is what you will wear. You need a great outfit that will help you to shine amongst the wedding guests. It’s a good chance to purchase a glamorous dress and accessories. Therefore, head to the stores and look online for a beautiful dress. Don’t choose something from a popular store which has been advertised.
Otherwise, you will be walking around with another guest in the same outfit as you! Remember to dress for the season; you don’t want to get too cold during the service!
The wedding invite
It’s so important that you have the wedding invite with you on the big day. You don’t want to get on the road to the venue and then realise you don’t have a clue where you are going as you left the invite at home! Therefore, make sure you keep it safe before the big day so you don’t end up losing it. The bride has made an effort ordering beautiful invites from sites such as this wedding stationery.
So they won’t be happy you lost it! Therefore, keep it safe and take it along with you. It might be necessary to prove you are part of the wedding if it’s at a large hotel where other guests are staying! Remember to RSVP once you have your invite too so they know you are attending!
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An excellent gift
Prepare for death stares if you do attend a wedding without a gift! It’s expected that you will take something with you as a gift for the newlyweds. Even if it’s a card and a homemade gift, it’s essential to show your thanks for letting you attend their special day.
They should have a registry where they have gifts they would love for their home. You can read more about gifts on. Stick to that list to ensure it’s something they want as a present!
Remember to be on time for the wedding day; as wedding guests, you don’t want to arrive once the ceremony has started! Give yourself plenty of time to make yourself look beautiful so that you leave on time to arrive early at the venue!
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