Wedding
Etiquette Advice To Help With Wedding and Etiquette Stress
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Simplifying
Etiquette Rules For Weddings!
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Wedding etiquette advice
is important in the planning of any special event. It includes
everything from addressing
invites to deciding what to do about wedding
favors. All of the etiquette rules for weddings helps you determine
what to do when planning a destination wedding, traditional wedding,
and
weddings
with several
parents.
Keeping it simple isn't easy, but, here is our advice for simplifying
wedding and etiquette details, while still respecting the importance
of this special day.
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Wedding
Etiquette Advice from A-Z |
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Bridal
Party
You don't have to pay for their
dresses, hair, accessories, etc. You should pay for their bouquet
though. Plus, it is also appropriate to find out what they can
afford and work around that. If you want something they can't
afford, pay the extra yourself.
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Addressing
Invitations
It doesn't matter if
it's a casual wedding or not, you must always include first name
and last name of all parties on the outer envelope. Including
Mr. and Mrs./Ms./Miss prior to the name is an option. See
more details and samples here!
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When
Family Helps To Pay
First, be greatful. Second, accept
that they should have a word. Before accepting money, always
sit down and talk about what everyone wants. Decide on compromises.
And, if compromises can't be made, don't accept their money.
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Invitation
Wording
It is a special day and
your invites should reflect that. If parents are paying for all
or part of the wedding say "Joanne and Fred With Their/Our Parents
Invite You To... " No need
to include all the parents name. Geesh, what if
both of you has two moms and two dads!
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Saying
Thank You
Always say thank you! Prepare
envelopes and buy cards prior to the wedding so you can get them
out ASAP. Soonest would be 1 week after the wedding. Latest,
1 week after returning from your honeymoon.
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Response
Card Wording and Responde Timing
You can opt to include
just the first name on the response card. It's more friendly
and a good way to let them know exactly who's invited (i.e.,
kids). Use Guest in place of + 1.
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Inviting
Kids
K.I.S.S says, invite the kids!
You don't want to exclude people without babysitters! Parents
probably won't bring them if it's a very fancy wedding that will
last late in the night or affects nap-time anyways.
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Seating
Arrangements
People get it, this is
hard! Ask in advance. Make it clear that people can switch. AND,
remember, people only have to sit at their assigned table during
dinner.
If it's too complicated opt for an H'ors D'oevres meal service!
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When
To Send Out Invites
Invites should be sent out at
least 2 months prior to the wedding. If a lot of visitors are
coming in from out of town and you haven't sent out save the
dates, or contacted them to let them know, it would be appropriate
to send out invites up to 6 months in advance.
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When
to Request Response Cards
It is acceptable to request
response cards up to 6 weeks prior to the actual wedding date.
People understand that you need the time to set up table arrangements.
If you are serving H'ors D'oevers, 2 weeks prior to the wedding
should be fine.
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