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Aside from participating in the expected niceties—like bringing a chic hostess gift and not drinking all the rosé—what exactly can one do to ensure a smooth and pleasant stay?

Gosh, weddings are fraught with emotion, aren’t they? There’s the joy of deciding to officially share your life with another, the gravity of that commitment, the excitement of joining two families and two sets of friends—and, of course, the pressure of creating an event that reflects the significance and wonder of it all. 

“I think about their advice a lot,” Piazza admits. “I consciously wonder if I am putting in enough effort. I didn't really think about some of these things until I talked to the somewhat terrifying French ladies about it.”

As with any interpersonal exchange, the relationship should always be taken into account.