Many couples say that weddings are so special because theyre a rare opportunity to gather all your loved ones in the same place. But this also means there are a lot of people hoping to get some face time with the newlyweds.

Its very important for the bride and groom to greet as many guests as possible, Jacqueline Whitmore , an etiquette expert and founder of the Protocol School of Palm Beach, told HuffPost. So many people come from out of town and make a substantial effort to be there. Ive been to weddings where Ive traveled very far to get to the event, and I didnt get any sort of acknowledgement from the couple at all. It feels almost insulting.

Of course, in most cases, its logistically impossible to give every single attendee enough time for a proper catch-up. But there are ways to at least acknowledge or have a brief moment with each of your wedding guests.

Below, etiquette experts share their tips.

Have a receiving line

The couple should graciously make time for as many guests as possible, said Thomas Farley, aka Mister Manners . One of the most efficient ways of doing so is by having a receiving line following the ceremony rather than the couple immediately dashing off for photos.

Receiving lines may seem old-school, but they do give the newlyweds the opportunity to hug and thank every single guest and to get the greetings out of the way early so they can focus on simply enjoying the rest of the celebration. If you go this route, aim for short and sweet interactions to keep the line moving efficiently and stay on track with timing.

Do table visits

If youre having a seated dinner during your wedding, designate some time to visit the guests at their tables.

Walk by each table for a quick photo opp, or say hello and thank them for coming, recommended etiquette expert Juliet Mitchell, also known as Ms. J .

Going table by table allows you to get some face time with all your guests while also acknowledging entire groups at once. Just make sure you give yourself an opportunity to eat your meal too.