💍 Seven Ways You Might Be Rude at Weddings Without Even Realizing It 😬

💍 Wedding season is here — but are you being a rude guest without realizing it? 😬 From stealing centerpieces to hogging the newlyweds’ time, here are seven sneaky ways people accidentally break wedding etiquette. Don’t be that guest! 💐

11/6/20251 min read

man and woman holding hands focus photo
man and woman holding hands focus photo


If you’ve been to a wedding lately (or have one coming up before the holidays 💐), listen up — you might be doing something rude without even realizing it.

According to The Knot, October is now the most popular wedding month — with 17% of weddings happening right now! So HuffPost asked wedding experts to name the top unintentional wedding offenses... and yeah, a few of these might hit close to home. 👀

💬 1. Monopolizing the Couple’s Time

They’ve got a whole guest list to greet — not just you and your plus-one! Don’t be offended if they give you a quick hug and move on.

🍾 2. Making a Spectacle

This includes big things like proposing (yikes 😬) or getting way too drunk. Even upstaging them on the dance floor can be seen as stealing the spotlight.

🌸 3. “Accidentally” Stealing Decor

Those centerpieces and leftover cupcakes might look tempting, but don’t snag anything without asking. They might have plans for them — or paid extra to keep them!

🎶 4. Requesting Songs

The couple probably spent hours curating that playlist. If the DJ says no, just let it go and enjoy the vibe.

🥂 5. Oversharing

Toasts and conversations aren’t the time to reveal college secrets or embarrassing stories. If you’re not 100% sure it’s funny — skip it. 😅

📸 6. Taking Photos During the Ceremony

Your phone might have a killer camera, but they hired a pro for a reason. Don’t block the aisle or pop up in the background of their official pics.

🙊 7. Pointing Out Mistakes

If the cake leans a little, or a mic cuts out — tell the staff, not the couple. They don’t need extra stress on their big day!