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<\/a>Derived from the French phrase r\u00e9pondez s’il vous pla\u00eet<\/em>\u00a0which translates to ‘please respond’, RSVPing is something Indians seldom do. \u00a0Wedding invitations may arrive weeks or sometimes even months before the actual wedding. \u00a0Regardless, be courteous enough to ring the host up to let them know sufficiently\u00a0in advance whether you can attend\u00a0or not.<\/p>\n Invitations are specifically addressed, either just to you or to your family. \u00a0So, refrain from taking additional, uninvited guests even if you expect\u00a0that the host wouldn’t mind.<\/p>\n Small weddings with a sit-down lunch\/dinner may\u00a0have place cards on the tables with the guests’ names on them. \u00a0Bringing a +1 when you weren’t asked to could become a nightmare for the organizers and caterers, and to the hosts themselves, especially if they are working on a tight budget.<\/p>\n Dress appropriately\u00a0when you\u00a0are attending a wedding. \u00a0Stick to the dress code if you are aware of one. \u00a0If you haven’t been informed of one, ask the hosts about it when RSVPing. \u00a0Do not go overboard with your choice of attire by outshining the bride and groom \u2013remember that it is their day, not yours.<\/p>\n Arrive in time, whether you are attending the wedding ceremony, reception, or related function. \u00a0Skipping the ceremony is impolite, especially if the person getting married is a close friend\u00a0or\u00a0relative.<\/p>\n Indian wedding ceremonies and rituals<\/a> can go on for hours, if not days. Most of us have been in one too many long-drawn wedding ceremonies<\/a>. \u00a0But remember to maintain proper decorum. \u00a0For instance, hold back from talking animatedly to other guests during a solemn ritual;\u00a0the reception afterwards will give you plenty of time to socialize. \u00a0And if it is a\u00a0cool<\/em> wedding ceremony<\/a>, be cool about it! \u00a0Just be\u00a0stuck up on traditions that matter to you<\/em>; it is someone else’s wedding and they are entitled to have it their way.<\/p>\n If the couple tying the knot have signed up at a wedding registry, stick to picking a gift\u00a0from the registry so that you don\u2019t gift them something they wouldn\u2019t appreciate. \u00a0You could opt for a gift of your choice if you are positive that you know the couple well enough; the personal touch to your gift would not go missed. \u00a0On the other hand, it is all right to gift them money, either in the form of vouchers or in cash, placed in decorative envelopes. \u00a0Avoid re-gifting\u00a0\u2013\u00a0something Indian guests are notorious for! \u00a0It is lazy at best.<\/p>\n If you have been invited to a wedding that you are sure you will not be able to attend, it is still advised that you send them a gift or a personalized note wishing them good luck, prior to the wedding.<\/p>\n If the culinary options available do not fit your dietary preferences, do not create a ruckus at the venue. \u00a0Opt for dishes that you can eat, after discreetly consulting with the waiter. \u00a0Refraining from eating altogether will be seen as a sign of bad manners.<\/p>\n If there is a bar at the reception, help yourself to the alcohol judiciously. \u00a0Nobody wants drunken guests behaving inappropriately\u00a0at their weddings!<\/p>\n Celebrities are people too. \u00a0They do pretty much everything we do, which includes attending weddings. \u00a0So, if you happen to spot a celebrity at a wedding, don’t go gaga over them. \u00a0Spare them the flashes; the wedding is not about them. \u00a0The attention ought to be on the bride and groom.<\/p>\n Exercise good judgment when it comes to deciding whether to take your children or even babies along or not. \u00a0If you do take them along, make sure that you will be watching over them full-time. \u00a0Parents don’t need to be reminded that kids, especially babies, can be unmanageable at times. \u00a0Don’t be the parent whose child runs around hyperactively (as kids, understandably, are wont to do), knocks things over, or, worse, throws a tantrum during a solemn moment.<\/p>\n Whether it is a big wedding or a small one, do not leave without meeting and greeting the bride and the groom. \u00a0Have the patience to stand in line if need be, to convey your wishes, tell them how fabulous they look, and compliment the ceremony.<\/p>\n If you have photos or videos of the ceremony captured either on your mobile phone or on a camera, run it by the newly-wedded couple before posting them on social media. \u00a0This will show that you respect their privacy.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Editor’s note:<\/p>\n Do you know about the common stereotypes associated with Indian weddings? Read: 19 Hilarious Indian Wedding Cliches Most Of Us Can Relate To.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n2. What to wear<\/h2>\n
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<\/a>3. Timeliness<\/h2>\n
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<\/a>4. Respect the ceremony<\/h2>\n
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<\/a>5. Choosing the right gift<\/h2>\n
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<\/a>6. Food and drinks at the reception<\/h2>\n
![\"Table](\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Table-setting-at-a-reception.jpg\")
<\/a>7. Let\u00a0any celebrity guests be<\/h2>\n
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<\/a>8.\u00a0Mind your kids<\/h2>\n
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<\/a>9. Before leaving<\/h2>\n
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<\/a>10. Posting pictures\/videos online<\/h2>\n
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