Bridal Etiquette And Sending Invitations - What You Should Know
When planning a wedding, there are a lot of bridal etiquette details you have to keep in mind. Some questions they have to deal with are basic and have consistent answers but with today's society, brides have etiquette issues that are trickier than most. A few tips can go a long way in making the days before your wedding as comfortable and stress-free as possible.
Every bride should read, "Something New, Wedding Etiquette for Rule Breakers, Traditionalists, and Everyone in Between," by Elise Mac Adam, (Simon Spotlight Entertainment, 2008) for a complete wedding etiquette guide. Wording invitations for an extended family to what is acceptable in a reception line are questions that most brides have. Just a few of the questions include:
Do You Send Invitations To Co-Workers and Bosses?
To answer this question, you'll need to decide if it'll be appropriate or not. If you work in a large company and are having a small wedding, especially since each additional invite can increase expenses, the answer will probably be "no". However, if you work in a small office or are having a large wedding then inviting your immediate co-workers and your bosses is appropriate and, in some cases, expected, especially if you have close friends you work with.
Inviting Plus Ones
If the relative or close friend is engaged to be married, it is acceptable to invite their fiance or live-in partner. If the one you are inviting is only dating, you may specify the "no-date" rule for the event. However, you must be consistent and communicate it to all single guests.
Inviting Young Children
Unfortunately, children under the age of five usually get bored during the wedding ceremony and can become disruptive. A couple of solutions is to provide a sitter to keep younger kids occupied during the ceremony and to have them be part of the reception or to kindly word invitations in such a way as to suggest parents of young children arrange for a baby sitter.
Your Family Is Vegetarian - His Family Is Not
What to serve at a wedding dinner or reception must be decided early in the planning stages. Your wedding is not the time to try to convert people to your way of thinking. However, you can be neutral and serve items that fit both types of diets, such as a non-meat pasta with a choice of vegetables, or even tofu. You should also serve non-vegetarian entrees so everyone has a selection.
Who Pays For The Wedding
In today's world, most working brides and grooms pay for their own expenses, especially if they live on their own. Bridal etiquette traditionally states that younger couples have the bulk of the expense fall on the bride's parents while the reception expenses fall on the groom's parents. Every situation is different and should be handled on its own merits.
Every bride should read, "Something New, Wedding Etiquette for Rule Breakers, Traditionalists, and Everyone in Between," by Elise Mac Adam, (Simon Spotlight Entertainment, 2008) for a complete wedding etiquette guide. Wording invitations for an extended family to what is acceptable in a reception line are questions that most brides have. Just a few of the questions include:
Do You Send Invitations To Co-Workers and Bosses?
To answer this question, you'll need to decide if it'll be appropriate or not. If you work in a large company and are having a small wedding, especially since each additional invite can increase expenses, the answer will probably be "no". However, if you work in a small office or are having a large wedding then inviting your immediate co-workers and your bosses is appropriate and, in some cases, expected, especially if you have close friends you work with.
Inviting Plus Ones
If the relative or close friend is engaged to be married, it is acceptable to invite their fiance or live-in partner. If the one you are inviting is only dating, you may specify the "no-date" rule for the event. However, you must be consistent and communicate it to all single guests.
Inviting Young Children
Unfortunately, children under the age of five usually get bored during the wedding ceremony and can become disruptive. A couple of solutions is to provide a sitter to keep younger kids occupied during the ceremony and to have them be part of the reception or to kindly word invitations in such a way as to suggest parents of young children arrange for a baby sitter.
Your Family Is Vegetarian - His Family Is Not
What to serve at a wedding dinner or reception must be decided early in the planning stages. Your wedding is not the time to try to convert people to your way of thinking. However, you can be neutral and serve items that fit both types of diets, such as a non-meat pasta with a choice of vegetables, or even tofu. You should also serve non-vegetarian entrees so everyone has a selection.
Who Pays For The Wedding
In today's world, most working brides and grooms pay for their own expenses, especially if they live on their own. Bridal etiquette traditionally states that younger couples have the bulk of the expense fall on the bride's parents while the reception expenses fall on the groom's parents. Every situation is different and should be handled on its own merits.
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