ShareThisQ: My fiance doesn't feel comfortable kissing in front of our guests at the end of the ceremony. (It's considered impolite in his culture.) How can we end the ceremony in a way that wouldn't leave guests shouting out, "Kiss her!"
A: At Muslim weddings, it's common for the bride to kiss the groom's hand at the end of the ceremony. You can put a spin on that by kissing each other's hands. As long as you and your fiance show some form of affection to symbolize your marriage, guests probably won't miss the full-on kiss. To be sure, let guests know exactly what to expect in your ceremony programs so no one's waiting for something you're not doing. You can even give out lavender sprigs or roses that they can throw at you and your groom to mark the end of the ceremony. Ask your officiant to cue your guests to toss the flowers in the same way he would tell a groom to kiss the bride.
(Carley Roney, co-founder and editor in chief of The Knot, the nation's leading wedding resource, advises millions of brides on modern wedding etiquette at www.theknot.com.)
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