There is proper etiquette to follow for wedding preparations as well as for the wedding guests and party. You can figure out the proper etiquette if you attend many weddings. However a lot of of us don't attend a lot of weddings so you need to find some etiquette rules if you are not sure. If you know the correct etiquette then you will enjoy your wedding much more. and have a lot of fun as a guest.
Etiquette starts with your wedding invitations. Sometimes people will take the hint from a suggestion. Other times you may need to make it clear. If you don't want any minors then leave out their names on the invitation. You can also have your family spread the word that you don't want any children attending.
Some phrases that limit the people you can bring to the wedding are, "four seats have been reserved for you", "we hope the 5 of you can attend" or "adult reception". All RSVP cards should include return postage. If you are inviting anyone's children and they are over 18 then they should receive their own invitation. Wedding invitations should be sent to everyone including your family.
If you have a gift registry set up anywhere then your family should inform anyone. This information should not be on the wedding invitation. Gift registry information can be included in the bridal shower invitation. You should never ask for money as a gift but let that be an option. You should remember that you are not required to open any of your gifts at the reception.
It isn't important how many times the bride has been married, she can always wear white. However it is inappropriate for the bride to wear a train or a veil or to carry orange blossoms. Your parents are only obliged to pay for your first marriage, not any subsequent marriages. Today it is more common|popular| for the bride and groom to pay for their own wedding.
It is important to correctly map out your seating plan so that battling relatives are not sitting together. You should attempt to sit people together based on their age or relationship; this will ensure that they will have a good time.
There are no rules when setting up the head table with the bride and groom. Table numbers should be used as any other sort of naming can be confusing, such as using famous couples or songs. The only seats you should reserve are for the parents of the couple.
The guests also have some etiquette that they need to follow. You need to send in the RSVP card, never assume that people will know that you will show up. If you are not attending then you do not have to send a gift. If for some reason you arrive late and the procession has started then you need to wait until the bride goes down the aisle. If you are not the same religion as the bride and groom then you do not have to participate in the religious rituals. - 15431
Etiquette starts with your wedding invitations. Sometimes people will take the hint from a suggestion. Other times you may need to make it clear. If you don't want any minors then leave out their names on the invitation. You can also have your family spread the word that you don't want any children attending.
Some phrases that limit the people you can bring to the wedding are, "four seats have been reserved for you", "we hope the 5 of you can attend" or "adult reception". All RSVP cards should include return postage. If you are inviting anyone's children and they are over 18 then they should receive their own invitation. Wedding invitations should be sent to everyone including your family.
If you have a gift registry set up anywhere then your family should inform anyone. This information should not be on the wedding invitation. Gift registry information can be included in the bridal shower invitation. You should never ask for money as a gift but let that be an option. You should remember that you are not required to open any of your gifts at the reception.
It isn't important how many times the bride has been married, she can always wear white. However it is inappropriate for the bride to wear a train or a veil or to carry orange blossoms. Your parents are only obliged to pay for your first marriage, not any subsequent marriages. Today it is more common|popular| for the bride and groom to pay for their own wedding.
It is important to correctly map out your seating plan so that battling relatives are not sitting together. You should attempt to sit people together based on their age or relationship; this will ensure that they will have a good time.
There are no rules when setting up the head table with the bride and groom. Table numbers should be used as any other sort of naming can be confusing, such as using famous couples or songs. The only seats you should reserve are for the parents of the couple.
The guests also have some etiquette that they need to follow. You need to send in the RSVP card, never assume that people will know that you will show up. If you are not attending then you do not have to send a gift. If for some reason you arrive late and the procession has started then you need to wait until the bride goes down the aisle. If you are not the same religion as the bride and groom then you do not have to participate in the religious rituals. - 15431
