Theres just no denying that some things mark a celebration as being distinctly Southern.

Here are some of the telltale signs youre attending a Southern wedding, according to our readers.

I attended one where the brides grandmother’s famouscheese waferswere among the hors d’oeuvres served with cocktails before dinner.

STEEL MAGNOLIAS, from left: Shirley MacLaine, Ann Wedgeworth, Olympia Dukakis, 1989, © TriStar/courtesy Everett Collection, STM 049 D, Photo by: Everett Collection (81993)

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It was a wonderful personal touch to the wedding, wrote one reader.

How to know youre a Southern couple, notes one reader?

Also, dont expect to see the bride and groom drinking from the same bar glasses as everyone else.

Southern Living Mint Julep in julep cups to serve

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Theyre likely sipping out of silver goblets, which are either familyheirloomsor thoughtful wedding gifts.

(And dont be surprised when a college fight song finds its way onto the playlist!)

A Beloved Pet Is Involved

Theres no denying were smitten with our four-legged friends around here.

MY BEST FRIEND’S WEDDING, Rachel Griffiths, Carrie Preston, 1997

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But you could count on cheese straws in just about any Southern venue.

No matter the budget, wrote one reader, a good time will be had by all.

Well cheers to that!

Bride and groom digging up bottle of bourbon

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Southern Living Rainbow Sherbet Punch in a punch bowl with a couple of glasses beside

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Steel Magnolias Wedding Exit Suit

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