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35| O akville B eaver | T hursday,June 7,2018 insidehalton.com 06 07 18 Halton residents only.Must provide proof of Halton residency. Cash only, one per purchase unless pre-paid online. Residentsmay also purchase frommore than one truckload sale. 2018 Halton Rain Barrel Sales Order online! Take advantage of online ordering for pick up at truckload sale or optional homedelivery. Formore information, visit halton.ca/rainbarrels. el $47 Tax includedTax includedT Georgetown Saturday, May 5 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Robert C. Austin Operations Centre 11620 Trafalgar Road Burlington Saturday, June 2 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Mapleview Mall 900 Maple Ave. (lower parking lot by The Bay) Milton Saturday, June 9 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Milton GO Train Station parking lot 780 Main St. East Oakville Saturday, June 16 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Halton Regional Centre 1151 Bronte Road PERSONAL INJURY MEDICALMALPRACTICE Experienced Trial Lawyers Serving Oakville, Milton and Burlington SWLawyers.ca 1540 Cornwall Road Suite 106, Oakville905.842.3838 It's that time of year again: wedding sea- son. And whether you're invited to one or several - or are planning your own - there's likely at least a few subjective topics you're not too sure about. We asked Halton-based wedding professionals the awkward eti- quette questions, so you don't have to (You're welcome). What are the most common etiquette mistakes people make as guests attending a wedding? It's pretty much a consensus that not RSVPing, wearing white and not buying a gift are no-nos for the guests. Basically, be considerate. "As long as you RSVP by the deadline date, you are being respectful," said Vicky Nicholas of Perfect Planners in Oakville. Another common mistake, according to Olivia Quintyne of Liv Chic Events in Oak- ville, is assuming you can bring a date. "A lot of guests think once they get in- vited to a wedding: 'Yay, I can bring some- body.' Not necessarily," she said. "If they give you a plus one then sure, but you have to read your invitation clearly to see what it says." How do you determine how much to spend on a wedding gift? It's normal for guests to pay to cover their plate, Quintyne says. And if they have the means to do so, they definitely should, she added. "It's really hard - I know if you're family you might gift a little more - some people may have a standard rule of 100 bucks or 150 bucks but how much to give is a little bit tricky. With how much people spend on weddings these days, it's safe to say your plate costs at least 100 bucks at minimum." However, she notes, brides and grooms should be cognizant that not everyone in- vited to a wedding may be able to pay that amount for a plate. In these cases, she says guests should give what they can. "Any little bit helps because weddings are expensive." Are child-free weddings acceptable? Absolutely, Nicholas says, as long as brides and grooms are upfront about their intentions to their guests ahead of time. "Kids are very cute. But sometimes, during the ceremony especially, they can be disruptive," she added. "For some par- ents, if their kids are being fussy, they take them out. But not everyone is like that. I totally understand brides and grooms who don't want kids there." For the full story, visit www.insidehal- ton.com. COMMUNITY The dos and don'ts of wedding season VERONICA APPIA vappia@metroland.com PexelsWhat are the most common etiquettePexelsWhat are the most common etiquette With wedding season upon us, we asked Halton-based wedding professionals the awkward etiquette questions, so you don't have to Pexels/Illustration