Wedding Day Do's and Don'ts
DO:
Keep the rings in a safe place or in the care of a responsible person.
DON'T:
Place rings on sinks or drainboards or gamble using them as collateral because you feel "lucky."
DO:
Allow plenty of extra preparation time to deal with unforeseen calamities.
DON'T:
Run so late you have to choose between showering or wearing underwear.
DO:
Kiss gently at the end of the ceremony.
DON'T:
Even think about using your tongue.
DO:
Everything you can to ensure that your wedding guests have a great time.
DON'T:
Flirt with wedding guests.
DO:
Offer the photographer a complimentary meal.
DON'T:
Make jokes at the photographer's expense.
DO:
Accept all gifts graciously and appreciatively.
DON'T:
Set up a table, hire a pit boss, and make P.A. announcements like "Ladies and gentlemen, Uncle Mike and Aunt Vera come up with a cool $50!"
DO:
End your vows with the traditional "I Do."
DON'T:
Try to be hip or witty by ending with "You Betcha," "Take it to the bank, Padre," or "Yo!"
DO:
Break into a kiss when you hear glasses tinkling.
DON'T:
Tinkle when you hear glasses breaking.
DO:
Make sure there's entertainment everyone can enjoy.
DON'T:
Hire acts like Lola from the bachelor party, Randy's Amazing Pit Bulls, or Max Patkin, The Clown Prince of Baseball.
DO:
Make it obvious to everyone just how happy you are.
DON'T:
Make it obvious to everyone just how horny you are.
DO:
Get in a brief "thanks" to guests.
DON'T:
Get inebriated; punch guests.