A while back, we talked 'bout the wedding scenes that make us laugh (and, yes, cry a little too), but we never actually discussed the lessons to takeaway from said rom-coms. With wedding season upon us, it's time to talk the DOs and DON'Ts of being a wedding guest:
DON'T Crash a Wedding You Weren't Invited to (Duh)
Let's start with the most obvious one right off the bat: Unless you got that carefully crafted, fancy invite in the mail, stay away. I'm sure we'd all consider doing some sketchy things for a night of free drinks, dancing, and eating, but take a note from Wedding Crashers—if you're going to play with fire, this could happen to you too:
And while we're on the subject: Don't encourage freeloaders. If it didn't say "and guest" on your invite, don't assume you get a say in who's coming to the wedding just because you and your boo have been dating 2.5 seconds and s/he is a major pop star (ahem, Taylor Swift).
If You Are Going to Bring a Plus-One, DO Be Choosy
Nobody wants to be the person who brought the guy who ends up drunk and naked in the reception hall's fountain. (Yes, I've seen this happen at a wedding. No, it was not my plus-one, thank God.) DO follow Julia Roberts' lead in My Best Friend's Wedding and bring somebody who can lead the bridal party in a rousing rendition of "I Say a Little Prayer." Just skip that whole "ruin the wedding because you're in love with the groom" part.
Even If It's an Open Bar, DON'T Drink More Than You Can Handle
Like above, you don't want to be the drunk, naked person in the fountain either. Or sharing a cringeworthy speech a la Steve Buscemi in The Wedding Singer.
DO Keep Your Complaints to Yourself
We all know weddings can be ridiculous. Maybe you don't like the food. Maybe you think the pink pastel bridesmaid dresses were a poor choice. Maybe you think it's ludicrous that they have went all-out on a white chocolate, dark chocolate, and milk chocolate fountain. Too bad; keep it to yourself. Feel free to grouch later to a friend (who is sworn to secrecy), but keep any Kristen Wiig in Bridesmaids "THAT COOKIE"-level freak-outs to yourself. It's not your day—so just suck it up and smile and tell the bride everything was lovely.
And of Course, DON'T Forget to Have Fun
Families can be stressful at weddings—especially if it's as big as the one in My Big Fat Greek Wedding—but don't let that stop you from having the best night celebrating the couple.
Any wedding guest DOs and DON'Ts you want to add?