Keep it to yourself

I attended a lovely wedding a few weeks ago. The bride and groom planned and planned. They took into account every scenario of their guests' needs and even went the extra mile to ensure their parent's place of honor at their wedding celebration. Even through all of the planning, many guests made rude remarks about their wedding choices and the way the day progressed.

I agree that not everyone has the same tastes or sees things the same way--that is why we are such a diverse nation, but to be so negatively vocal about an event that you have graciously been invited to, is not the right thing to do. If you didn't like the couple, it is simple--don't go to their wedding. If you didn't like the way they worded their invitation or their program, don't read it.
If you don't like their food choices, don't eat it. It sounds simple because it is.

Etiquette was initiated because of the differences between the classes of people. Etiquette bridges those differences and helps us all to be on an equal plane so that no feels better than another or feels that he or she is making social blunders. Unfortunately, etiquette is no longer taught in many schools or in many homes, so the differences broaden even though we are supposed to be a nation that brings people together. Weddings should be happy occasions that bring friends and families together to celebrate a couple's love for each other, yet I have seen family feuds and parting of friends over the smallest of wedding details.

Please keep the negative comments to yourself until you leave the party, then let your free speech reign. But remember that every negative word you speak will come back to you threefold. It is just that simple. Wouldn't you feel better with a smile and thank you?