{"id":4800,"date":"2018-07-17T07:59:05","date_gmt":"2018-07-17T11:59:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.lisamariesavard.com\/?p=4800"},"modified":"2026-04-25T16:45:02","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T20:45:02","slug":"nine-wedding-guest-mistakes-to-avoid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/lisamariesavard.com\/en\/2018\/07\/17\/nine-wedding-guest-mistakes-to-avoid\/","title":{"rendered":"Nine wedding guest mistakes to avoid"},"content":{"rendered":"

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For many people, summer means wedding season! There\u2019s always a cousin, a coworker or a group of friends saying \u201cI do\u201d during the warmer months. To help you be the best guest possible, here are nine mistakes to avoid at a wedding.<\/p>\n

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RSVPing and not showing up<\/h4>\n

Weddings are expensive, there\u2019s no way around it. That\u2019s why couples carefully wait for RSVP cards to know exactly who will be attending their big day. The reason is simple: they need an accurate headcount to plan meals and seating for everyone.<\/p>\n

According to The Bridal Association of America, the average cost of feeding a guest is around 85$ per person. This includes food, cake, drinks and service. It\u2019s no surprise that catering is usually the biggest wedding expense. If 12 guests don\u2019t show up after confirming, that\u2019s over 1000$ wasted, not including d\u00e9cor and guest favours. Unless it\u2019s an emergency, not showing up after RSVPing is a major etiquette mistake.<\/p>\n

Not RSVPing and showing up anyway<\/h4>\n

On the flip side, not taking the time to RSVP can also create major issues for the couple. It might not seem like a big deal if it\u2019s just one person, but in reality it rarely is. If you show up without confirming, you likely won\u2019t have a seat at dinner and there may not be a meal for you. Couples usually provide a pre-stamped RSVP card, so responding is simple and takes just a moment.<\/p>\n

Bringing uninvited guests<\/h4>\n

If your invitation doesn\u2019t include a \u201cplus one\u201d or specifies an adults-only event, there\u2019s a reason for it. Even if it\u2019s disappointing, the guest list has been carefully planned based on budget and space, and that decision belongs entirely to the couple. Avoid bringing additional guests who were not invited (see mistake #2).<\/p>\n

Wearing the wrong outfit<\/h4>\n

Choosing what to wear to a wedding can be tricky. Some couples forbid white, others encourage it. Some want formal attire, others prefer something more relaxed.<\/p>\n

The invitation usually indicates the dress code. Here\u2019s a quick guide:<\/p>\n