WEDDING 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.