Along With Cutting the Cake and Throwing The Bouquet What Should The Bride and Groom do at the Reception?

At the reception, there are the normal duties that most brides and grooms know about. There is the first dance, father/daughter mother/son dance, throwing the bouquet and garter, cutting the cake and the last dance. But besides these, there are other responsibilities for the bride and groom.

1) Mind you manners, use your napkin, watch the talking with your mouth full, no chewing gum, guys don’t remove your coat until after dinner. Remember as you are eating, your guests are watching and taking pictures; be mindful of what you are doing.  Remember to watch your language, you don't know who is listening. 

2) Don’t overindulge in alcohol. It’s a wedding reception, not a frat party. I know it’s your day and you want to celebrate, but keep the alcohol consumption to a minimum. Again, people are watching and taking pictures. You don’t want a tipsy bride or groom slurring words or falling down in your video. You may think its funny now but years from now when your kids are watching the video it won’t be so funny. While you’re at it, lay off the cigarettes or if you must smoke, be sure to go somewhere that your guests won’t see you.

3) Stay together. It’s really kind of sad to have a wedding reception where the bride is on the dance floor with her friends all evening and the groom is at the bar with his friends. Stay together and take a few minutes to greet each of your guests and thank them for attending your wedding.

4) Don’t leave the reception area. Don’t spend a lot of time outside with friends, or outside taking pictures. It’s your party and when you leave it your guests get bored and leave too. Not your best plan.