Tips for Wedding Guests
by Chichi
Since I am not married, here are a few things I’ve learned from what I have experienced being a wedding guest and a bridesmaid.
As a guest it is important to plan ahead. Just as the couple took the time to send the invitations early, don’t forget to pick up gifts where they are registered. The earlier you do it, the more choices you have from their list. If you are unable to afford what they have asked for, it does not hurt to put a little money in a nice wedding card for them. With all the expenses they have for the wedding, a little extra will not hurt. You can also consider getting a less expensive version of what they requested on their registry list. Whatever you do, do it with love, from the gift wrapping to signing the card and your thoughtfulness will not go unnoticed.
What to wear to a wedding can be perplexing at times. Most weddings unless specified are formal. You do not have to wear ankle length ball gowns but you should dress up a little more than you usually do, it makes for a beautiful wedding. As you shop for outfits, keep an eye out for timeless (not just trendy) pieces that you can wear again. When you do wear your outfit again, be sure to accessorize differently for a new look. If you are not used to wearing heels and plan to wear them, wear shoe insoles. These will reduce the hurting that high heels cause your feet especially if you like to dance or jump to catch the bouquet.
For a bridesmaid there are lots of things to do: helping to plan the bridal shower, getting the bridesmaid dress, hair, makeup and the list goes on. You can write up a to-do-list and check it off as you accomplish each task. If you are flying in from out of town start packing a few days early so you do not forget important things. Be sure to have little clutch with you where you can keep your cell phone and other little things. Most importantly, come with the spirit to serve (Philippians 2:3), the day is not just about taking pretty pictures with the wedding party but also to be on the lookout for how best you can help the ceremony go as smoothly as possible.Most importantly as you make preparations to attend each wedding, take the time out to pray for the couple. Planning for the wedding increases tension for the couple. Start praying for them when you receive the invitation, and as you think of the wedding and make plans towards attending, ask that God will help them through the process especially to relieve them of the financial strain that they will most likely be stressed out over.
Divorce happens at really high rates these days, praying for the couple is more precious than being a guest. As we all know, the wedding ceremony is one day and though it is important, it is the days after, which make the marriage, that are extremely important. The Bible exhorts us in 2 Corinthians 1:11:
Ye also helping together by prayer for us, that for the gift bestowed upon us by the means of many persons thanks may be given by many on our behalf.
If as many people come together to pray for the couple as they pick up gifts for the couple, pick out the outfits they plan to wear for the occasion, make plans to drive to the wedding venue, just imagine how many prayers go up for that one couple, then as many testimonies and thanksgiving there will be instead of divorce. Even if you attended a few weddings last summer, are getting ready for a winter wedding or may be unable to attend some, you can still pray that the marriage never runs out of wine like the one in John 2:1-11.
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