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 many weddings so you need to find some etiquette rules if you are unsure. If you know the proper etiquette then you will enjoy your wedding much more. and have a good time as a guest.
Etiquette begins with your wedding invitations. Sometimes people will take the hint from a suggestion. Other times you may need to spell it out for them. If you don't want any children then omit their names on the invitation. You can also have your friends and family spread the word that you don't want any minors attending.
There are also certain phrases you can have that politely omit inviting children, such as; "four seats have been reserved for you", "adult reception" or "we hope the three of you can join us". It's also important to include an RSVP card that has return postage. If you are inviting adult's older children, then any one over 18 should receive their own invitation. You should also send invitations to your family or those that may not need one, as they may keep it as a memento of the occasion.
You should not include any gift information on your invitation. Your relatives and friends should let everyone know if you have a registry set up. Additionally you can put this information in your bridal shower invitation. It is also impolite to request "cash only gifts" and remember you do not have to open any of your gifts at the wedding or reception.
If this is not the first marriage for the groom and bride, then the parents do not need to pay for the wedding. No matter how many marriages either bride or groom has had the bride can wear white. However it is not appropriate for the bride to carry orange blossoms, wear a veil or a train, as these are all symbols of purity. Some individuals also like to invite their ex to the wedding, but you'd need to check with your fiance/groom first.
You should plan the seating accordingly so that no fights break out. Battling relatives should be seated far apart as they can. You should also try to seat everyone by age or relationship. This will minimize an uncomfortable conversation silences. You want everyone to have a nice time and whom he or she sit with will be important.
The head table is entirely up to you and there are not set rules. You only need to reserve tables and not place seating, also just use table numbers, as anything else can be confusing. The only seats that should be reserved are for your parents.
Guests also have some wedding etiquette to follow. RSVPing to the invitation is mandatory as no one ever just assumes that people will show up. Weddings are planned down to the T so you need to let the planners know if you are attending. If you are not attending the wedding then you don't need to send a gift. Additionally if you are attending a ceremony that is different religion then you do not need to participate in any part of the ceremony unless you want to. - 16463
Etiquette begins with your wedding invitations. Sometimes people will take the hint from a suggestion. Other times you may need to spell it out for them. If you don't want any children then omit their names on the invitation. You can also have your friends and family spread the word that you don't want any minors attending.
There are also certain phrases you can have that politely omit inviting children, such as; "four seats have been reserved for you", "adult reception" or "we hope the three of you can join us". It's also important to include an RSVP card that has return postage. If you are inviting adult's older children, then any one over 18 should receive their own invitation. You should also send invitations to your family or those that may not need one, as they may keep it as a memento of the occasion.
You should not include any gift information on your invitation. Your relatives and friends should let everyone know if you have a registry set up. Additionally you can put this information in your bridal shower invitation. It is also impolite to request "cash only gifts" and remember you do not have to open any of your gifts at the wedding or reception.
If this is not the first marriage for the groom and bride, then the parents do not need to pay for the wedding. No matter how many marriages either bride or groom has had the bride can wear white. However it is not appropriate for the bride to carry orange blossoms, wear a veil or a train, as these are all symbols of purity. Some individuals also like to invite their ex to the wedding, but you'd need to check with your fiance/groom first.
You should plan the seating accordingly so that no fights break out. Battling relatives should be seated far apart as they can. You should also try to seat everyone by age or relationship. This will minimize an uncomfortable conversation silences. You want everyone to have a nice time and whom he or she sit with will be important.
The head table is entirely up to you and there are not set rules. You only need to reserve tables and not place seating, also just use table numbers, as anything else can be confusing. The only seats that should be reserved are for your parents.
Guests also have some wedding etiquette to follow. RSVPing to the invitation is mandatory as no one ever just assumes that people will show up. Weddings are planned down to the T so you need to let the planners know if you are attending. If you are not attending the wedding then you don't need to send a gift. Additionally if you are attending a ceremony that is different religion then you do not need to participate in any part of the ceremony unless you want to. - 16463
