Wedding Season

Wedding season is upon us and I am a sucker for a wedding. In being a bridesmaid, planning my own and general attendee, here are my general thoughts on them:

• If you aren't the bride, don't wear white, even it if has a big bow on it. It's her day. Same for the rehearsal dinner.
• If your name isn't on the invitation, you aren't invited. Guests lists get tight and wedding budgets get expensive. Weddings are supposed to be "intimate" affairs.
• For the bride and groom, the words "...and family" added to an invitation is a dangerous territory. Be pre-warned that some have loose interpretations of "family."
• Weddings are not playgrounds for children. If the bride and groom do not personally know your children (or they aren't invited), a babysitter is a wonderful investment.
• If you don't know what to buy as a wedding gift, alas that is what a bridal registery is for. If all else fails, everyone needs/enjoys a Target giftcard. If you are going to buy something not on the registery, provide a gift receipt.
• Don't take pictures during the ceremony if you are not the photographer
• Once the booze stops flowing, people start to leave.
• If at last minute, you cannot make it to the reception to which you RSVP'd, drop a note to the bride and groom afterward. After all, they paid for your dinner/drinks that you didn't consume.
• Finally...rule # 76, no excuses, play like a champion