Ask the bride and groom directly for an invite and put them on the spot.

Call friends and family to check if they have received invitations. Then call bride and groom to check if their invitation has been lost in the mail.

Some people believe that you have unlimited space and funds to invite everyone – they will help you with your guest list by:

Asking for an invitation. Once the bride and groom agrees, they will then ask to bring a date as they cannot go alone.

State that you have out of town guests and they cannot be left alone for one night.

You did not get a babysitter for your children so you bring them along even though the wedding invitation clearly states adults only.

RSVP hints and tricks that have been used for people that do not wish to be invited any other social events:

RSVP is not returned by required date. Wait for the already harried wedding planner to call you to confirm your presence. This gives your invite a personal touch.

Accept the invite to the wedding, do not attend and do not explain.

Call a few days before the wedding and state that you will be busy that weekend or that something has come up.

Perhaps you are the lucky favored one and have received an invite to the momentous occasion. Additional tips for behaving badly on the wedding day and making it a memorable day for you. Who cares about the bride and the groom, right?

If you still haven’t received an invite but would like to attend drop by the reception when the dancing starts. Mingle with the invited guests.

Sit at your assigned table and listen to your music,talk on the phone or surf the Internet and ignore all other guests on table.

Go to the bar and order as many drinks as you can hold in both hands. Then just taste test all of them. Leave the rest on the table. Return to bar to order more.

Take more than one favor or ask for extras. If there are favors at an empty table take them without asking.

When going through the buffet line – take 2 plates instead of one. After all you are entitled, you brought a gift.

If you are the paid help go to the buffet table before any of the guests. Make sure that you don’t ask the host or hostess if this is okay with them.

Drink as much as possible in the shortest time so that you can become the life of the party and entertain everyone.

When it is time to go home take as many items home as you can from the reception including the table centerpiece, after all aren’t they there to be taken.

All of the hints should make you think what is required of you the guest the next time you hear of a wedding coming up.

My Wedding Day was not all I dreamed it would be. It was more in some ways and less in some. More because I got a wonderful man, better than the one in my dreams. A man I knew could keep my heart safe; like it was his own. Less because as hard as I planned, there were still some loop holes.

Are you planning a wedding? Are there certain “norms” they say you must conform to? Well, I’ve got good news. It’s your day and you can do just about anything you want to do! Here is a list of wedding myths that I have compiled for my dear readers:

• I Must Look Like a Bride
  

  You need to look like a bride, yes, but you can look like one anyway you want. You do not have to be a “traditional bride”, wear your hair in a “traditional upsweep” or use that “traditional tiara”. You don’t need to do any of these things if they don’t make you look better than you already do. You can let your hair down or wear a different kind of dress if that’s what makes you look better.

• I Must Have A Facial Treatment
  

  It’s good if you can do it early enough but no magic will change the way your face is weeks to your wedding. Do I sound pessimistic? No, I’m just being realistic! Make the best of what you have because the truth is, facials force out all the impurities on your face so if you’re going to do it, it’s best to do it at least 2 months before your big day to make room for unforeseen mishaps

• My Pictures Will All Be Beautiful
  

  Some will be nice and some will not. It’s hard to keep that smile plastered on for a whole day! But do try to keep your smile on for most or all of your pictures. You don’t want your pictures coming out all wrong now, do you?

• Everyone Is Happy For Me

   This is not true! There are some aggrieved folks out there wishing they could be in your shoes, or couldn’t care less if you tripped! Just have yourself a good time…

• Everyone Has Your Back
  

   As a bride, you still need to look out for yourself and not rely too much on everyone else. Your dear friend may forget one or two important things like that make-up kit. Friends may fall below expectations so you have just got to keep a tab on anything that matters to you. This should, however, be done moderately.

• Everything Goes Well
  

  Some things will go well and sadly, others won’t. You just need to make the best of the day.

The most important thing is being comfortable with your choice of a life partner. That in itself is the best wedding gift ever.

Wish you a wonderful and fulfilled Wedding Day!