How Well Do You Know Wedding Etiquette?

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Weddings have existed for thousands of years, which means that they’ve had a lot of time to build up rituals and expectations. Do you know all the unspoken rules?Once you answer all the questions, you will get your results from this quiz. Submit your answers by selecting an option below each question. All answer options will load for you once you reach them. For best results, answer the questions in a row. Once you know your results, don’t forget to check the rest of the fun quizzes we’ve prepared for you. Good luck!

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Is it okay to create a wedding registry at an online store?

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These days it is more appropriate than an offline registry.
Yes, it’s convenient and easy.
No, it is considered inappropriate to have an online registry.
Yes, but you should also have one at a brick and mortar store.

How much time after the wedding should you take to send thank you notes?

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You have a year to complete your thank-yous.
No more than one month.
No more than three months.
No more than six months.

When are you expected to give a gift to the happy couple?

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At the bridal shower, and if you are invited to the wedding (whether you attend or not).
At the bridal shower and at the wedding.
At the engagement party, the bridal shower, and if you are invited to the wedding (whether you attend or not).
At the engagement party, the bridal shower, and at the wedding.

When is it acceptable to "quit" as a bridesmaid?

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As long as you give the bride a month or more advance notice, it is acceptable to back out of your bridesmaid duties.
It is only acceptable if you have an emergency.
You must tell the bridesmaid with three or more months to go before the wedding.
It is acceptable at any point to back out as a bridesmaid.

What does your dream wedding look like?

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When is it acceptable to leave a wedding reception?

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Once dancing has started.
An hour and a half before the official end.
Once dinner is finished.
After the cake is cut.

How should I address my invitations?

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It doesn’t matter.
It’s ok to print labels.
They should be hand written.
You should hire a formal calligrapher.

Is it acceptable to attend just the ceremony but not the reception, or vice versa?

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You can skip the reception, but not the ceremony.
You can miss the ceremony, but not the reception.
It’s not acceptable to pick and choose one but not attend the other.
Either way is fine, just make sure you alert the couple in your RSVP.

Is it ok for a couple to nix the receiving line?

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It is not considered acceptable to skip the receiving line.
A couple can do whatever they want for their wedding. It’s their day.
Yes, but they should have an alternative plan for greeting all of their guests.
A receiving line is the minimum that a couple should do to greet their guests. It is also considered polite to spend time with each of your guests.

Should you send an invitation to everyone who gets a save the date?

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Yes, it is considered rude not to invite someone who got a formal announcement.
Only if the person has already told you they are not able to attend.
People understand that the guest list gets pared down over time. It is acceptable not to send the invite.
Everyone should get a save the date as an announcement, but the guest list will be smaller.

Is it acceptable to ask if you can bring a plus one?

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If it wasn’t on your invite, don’t do it.
You can always bring a plus one.
If you aren’t clear, definitely ask.
Check with the Maid of Honor or Mother of the Bride.

Should you include registry information on your invitation?

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It should go on both the Save the Dates and the invitations.
Include your website, and have the registry information there.
Yes, otherwise how will people find it?
Wait until someone asks you to give out your registry information.

Is a cash bar acceptable?

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Cash bars are the norm.
It is not ok to ask your guests to pay for things at your wedding.
Yes, of course. Simply include the information on your website.
Alcohol might be expensive, but it’s still considered good manners to have at least one signature cocktail or wine and beer available for your guests at no cost.