Wedding etiquette is something that everyone should know. But, what if they don’t? Well, to save you, and them, some of the embarassment of loud noises or other problems during your ceremony, we have a few that are biggies when it comes to wedding etiquette:

Silence - If you are a guest at a wedding ceremony the number one thing is to be silent. There should be no talking to people next to you or anyone, as all should hear the ceremony whether a priest or anyone does it. Hearing the vows is very important to everyone and when you are talking you take this away from the other people around you at the ceremony.

Kids - Many times small children can be a distraction at a wedding ceremony as they cry at times when is not appropriate. Many times the children can’t help it, as they are children. If you are the parent or a guardian of a child at a wedding ceremony and the child starts to cry, if they do not stop, it might be a good idea to take the child outside of wherever the ceremony is. A crying child can cause people to not hear the ceremony and it can be a distraction that is unwanted. It is a fact that children cry and people know this. But if it is constant and takes away from the ceremony the child should be taken outside so that the people can concentrate on the ceremony itself not on the baby who is crying. This goes for children who are a little older as well as they sometimes have a tendency to have trouble sitting still. The child needs to know that this is a time to be on their best behavior. If it becomes a problem and a distraction the child should be taken out of the ceremony.

Let them see - When taking a seat at a wedding ceremony be sure that the people sitting behind you can still see the ceremony. This is just a common courtesy that should be adhered to, as you don not want anyone missing the ceremony because they cant see over or around you. If you are taller you can sit on the side or in the back. Look to see who is sitting behind you and make sure they can see what is going on.

Under the weather - If you are sick and especially if you are coughing or sneezing often for whatever ailment you should make sure that you sit somewhere where you can exit easily. In the back is a good option or if you are close to the people getting married at least on the sides. If you have a sneezing fit or can’t stop coughing than you should excuse your self from the ceremony as to not be a distraction. Try not to sit in the middle, as it will be a distraction if you try to leave the ceremony and you have to make it through a crowded aisle or pew.

Before your wedding ceremony, if you feel that someone you have invited might not know some of the proper wedding etiquette, the best thing is to bring it up gently and just let them know what you would like from them during the ceremony. Talking to them before hand will save both of you some embarassment on the big day.

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