Attending a wedding reception and being able to witness your friends entering a new page in their life is surely a happy and auspicious event! On that day, in addition to offering your sincere blessings to them, you can also take pictures with them to capture the precious moments. However, are you aware of the rules and protocols to follow when attending wedding receptions? Before you head out to celebrate with the soon-to-weds, spare a few minutes and take a look at the below 10 rules that you should follow!

(1) Arrive at the venue earlier.

Being on time is certainly a must, but if possible, try to arrive the venue half an hour earlier. This will give you enough time to take pictures with the bride and groom as well as to be seated accordingly. If you arrive later than the specified time, the reception may start later than planned–especially if you’re a member of the entourage–with which affecting the rundown of the whole reception.

[From: A Wedding at The White Chapel Surrounded by Beautiful Baby Blue Hues / Photo: Kel Li Art Gallery]

(2) R.S.V.P. as early as possible.

Once you receive the reception invitation, you should R.S.V.P. as early as possible about your attendance as well as the number of guests that you will be bringing. In case something comes up and you can’t go after initially accepting the invitation, inform the bride and groom immediately. Click here to learn more about how you can express your blessings to them even when you cannot attend the reception in person.

[From: 27 Beautiful Invitations To Take Inspiration From For Your Own Wedding Suites / Photo: Iluminen]

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