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Wedding Planning Etiquette Advice Help:
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Wedding CeremonyWedding vow ideas, etiquette, processional, recessional, receiving lines and more. |
550 | 1,071 | |
Wedding Planning AdviceWedding planning demystified. Wedding traditions. Your wedding planning questions answered by professionals! |
563 | 1,152 | |
Religious Wedding AdvicePlanning an interfaith wedding? Have religious wedding questions? Ask the professionals. |
124 | 251 | |
Wedding ProgramsAsk questions about proper etiquette, printing or wording wedding programs. |
221 | 333 | |
Elopement EtiquettePlanning to elope? Get advice, etiquette, ideas and suggestions for the best way to plan an elopement. |
15 | 44 | |
Pre Wedding Events Parties:
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Rehearsal Dinner EtiquetteAsk questions about proper etiquette and planning a wedding rehearsal dinner. |
142 | 353 | |
Bachelor Party PlanningIdeas for planning bachelor parties. |
18 | 45 | |
Bachelorette Party Planning IdeasIdeas and etiquette advice. |
147 | 265 | |
Engagement Etiquette and Proposals ProtocolQuestions and etiquette for getting engaged, proposals and engagement parties. |
53 | 122 | |
Bridal Shower Etiquette and PlanningShower ideas, menus, etiquette advice. |
1,363 | 2,397 | |
Destination Weddings Honeymoons:
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Destination Wedding PlanningPlanning a destination wedding? If you have etiquette or planning questions, we've got your answers. |
1,172 | 2,129 | |
Honeymoon IdeasExpert honeymoon planning and travel advice. |
50 | 102 | |
Proper Wedding Attire:
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Wedding Dresses or Bridal GownsFormal/informal? Length? Style? Ask now! |
371 | 712 | |
Best Bridesmaid DressesColors? Style? Length? Ask us! |
446 | 877 | |
Wedding Attire for MothersWhat's appropriate for moms wear to the wedding? Post your style and etiquette questions. |
1,080 | 1,874 | |
Groom and Groomsmen AttireTuxedos or suits? Style? Shirt color? We've got the answers. |
403 | 747 | |
Kids Wedding ClothesWhat should the children in the bridal party wear? Professionals answer questions on style and proper etiquette for dressing the kids. |
63 | 128 | |
Wedding Veils and HeadpieceHeadpiece, tiara, veil? Ask the wedding style experts. |
68 | 150 | |
Money Finance:
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Wedding Planning on a Budget and Financial IssuesMoney saving advice for the DIY and budget bride and financial answers from top wedding planning and etiquette experts. |
162 | 370 | |
Etiquette for Tipping Wedding VendorsConfused about gratuities - how and how much to tip the wedding vendors? Get the proper etiquette here. |
24 | 56 | |
Wedding Jewelry:
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Wedding Bands Engagement RingsExpert jeweler answers questions about wedding jewelry and diamonds. |
280 | 521 | |
Second Weddings:
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Wedding Vow Renewal Ceremony EtiquetteQuestions about planning a proper vow renewal ceremony? Get expert advice here. |
462 | 923 | |
Wedding Planning for Second MarriagesSecond time brides and grooms get etiquette advice for planning a second wedding. Encore wedding questions and answers. |
340 | 654 | |
Wedding Etiquette:
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Wedding EtiquetteGeneral wedding etiquette advice forum where you can ask questions and get free advice from real professionals in the wedding business and etiquette experts. |
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Bridal Party Family Relationships:
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Men in the Bridal PartyAdvice for or about groom, groomsmen, ushers, father of the bride, father of the groom. |
221 | 406 | |
Bridesmaids Maid of Honor Matron of HonorQuestions about the women in the bridal party? |
782 | 1,654 | |
Children in the Bridal PartyQuestions about the kids in the wedding including flower girls, ring bearers, junior bridesmaids. |
201 | 428 | |
Family Related Wedding IssuesProper etiquette for including family in the wedding. Questions about family members and the wedding. |
65 | 170 | |
Wedding Stationery:
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Wedding Invitation EtiquetteProper etiquette for wedding invitations including address and wording invites. |
1,970 | 3,545 | |
Wedding Announcement EtiquetteWedding etiquette for sending announcements appropriately. |
275 | 428 | |
Thank You Card EtiquetteProper form for writing and wording thank you cards for wedding gifts received. |
17 | 34 | |
Bridal Beauty:
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Wedding Makeup And Hair Style TipsAnswers questions about wedding hair updos, hairstyles, wedding makeup applications, colors. |
122 | 252 | |
Wedding Gifts Registry:
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Wedding Gift Etiquette |
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Wedding Gift Registry Etiquette |
124 | 203 | |
Wedding Reception Questions:
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Wedding Reception Planning |
823 | 1,594 | |
Wedding Favor EtiquetteLearn about proper etiquette for giving wedding favors. |
79 | 160 | |
Wedding Toast and Speech EtiquetteHow to give proper wedding speeches and toasts. |
90 | 147 | |
Wedding Themes and DecorAdvice and suggestions for wedding styles and decorations. |
149 | 324 | |
Wedding Guest Etiquette:
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Wedding Guest Attire EtiquetteWedding guests find out what to wear to a wedding. |
492 | 861 | |
Wedding Guest EtiquetteEtiquette advice for wedding guests and how to be a good wedding guest. |
12 | 35 | |
Wedding Services and Service Providers:
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Wedding TransportationQuestions about limos, carriages, taxis or planes. |
61 | 98 | |
Wedding Photo and Video AdviceAsk professional photographers and videographers. |
88 | 204 | |
Wedding CakeWedding cake etiquette, planning and design questions |
3 | 17 | |
Wedding MusicAdvice for selecting the best wedding music, musicians, DJ and songs. |
116 | 227 | |
Wedding Flowers and FloristsProper etiquette for hiring a wedding florist and information about fresh and silk wedding flowers. |
356 | 617 | |
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TOP WEDDING ETIQUETTE TIPS:
What Constitutes a Formal Wedding Invitation?
The most formal, traditional wedding invitations are engraved on white or ivory or cream heavyweight paper. They typically measure 5 1/2 x 7 1/2 inches either as a flat single sheet or folded double/single sheet, with or without a raised border. Font is classic/conservative, such as Roman Serif. Engraving is the most formal, however, letterpress and thermography are now becoming popular alternatives. More Wedding Invitation Etiquette ...
The most formal, traditional wedding invitations are engraved on white or ivory or cream heavyweight paper. They typically measure 5 1/2 x 7 1/2 inches either as a flat single sheet or folded double/single sheet, with or without a raised border. Font is classic/conservative, such as Roman Serif. Engraving is the most formal, however, letterpress and thermography are now becoming popular alternatives. More Wedding Invitation Etiquette ...
Wedding Website Etiquette
It's fine to post wedding registry information on your personal wedding site, but not on the homepage. Keep information about gifts on a sub-page so it doesn't appear as the most important wedding planning information. More wedding planning advice
It's fine to post wedding registry information on your personal wedding site, but not on the homepage. Keep information about gifts on a sub-page so it doesn't appear as the most important wedding planning information. More wedding planning advice
No Children Please!
It's perfectly acceptable to host the style of wedding you want, even if it excludes children. So how do you let your guests know in a polite manner? Just list the names of those you want to attend on the inner envelope, leaving off the childrens' names.
It's perfectly acceptable to host the style of wedding you want, even if it excludes children. So how do you let your guests know in a polite manner? Just list the names of those you want to attend on the inner envelope, leaving off the childrens' names.
Weddings + Social Media = Possible Faux Pas
Proceed with caution when posting information about your wedding on Facebook and other social networking accounts. Since you won't be inviting every "friend" you won't want to shove that realization down their throats.
Proceed with caution when posting information about your wedding on Facebook and other social networking accounts. Since you won't be inviting every "friend" you won't want to shove that realization down their throats.
Definition of Etiquette
Having good manners, otherwise known as etiquette, is the best way of showing respect and care for your guests.
Having good manners, otherwise known as etiquette, is the best way of showing respect and care for your guests.
Wedding Reply Cards; When to take action!
Waiting to get back those RSVP's? Wait a few days past the reply by date to call your guests to a) confirm that they received their invitations and b) confirm their attendance (or not). If you have too many to call, split the list between bride, groom, parents or very close family/friends. Be sure to leave this delicate etiquette issue with those you know to have impeccable telephone manners! Late Wedding RSVP
Waiting to get back those RSVP's? Wait a few days past the reply by date to call your guests to a) confirm that they received their invitations and b) confirm their attendance (or not). If you have too many to call, split the list between bride, groom, parents or very close family/friends. Be sure to leave this delicate etiquette issue with those you know to have impeccable telephone manners! Late Wedding RSVP
Yes, It IS Your Wedding...
but without guests it's the bride and groom professing their love to each other, which is wonderful, but then you wouldn't be here planning all of the celebration. Remember that your guests are a collection of best loved and cared for people in your lives. Treat them well.
but without guests it's the bride and groom professing their love to each other, which is wonderful, but then you wouldn't be here planning all of the celebration. Remember that your guests are a collection of best loved and cared for people in your lives. Treat them well.
Be a Good Wedding Guest
When receiving wedding invitations, please return the pre-printed reply card before the rsvp date and as early as possible. it's embarrassing for the host and the guest to need to receive a call to find out about attendance and halts reception and meal planning. Wedding Guest Etiquette
When receiving wedding invitations, please return the pre-printed reply card before the rsvp date and as early as possible. it's embarrassing for the host and the guest to need to receive a call to find out about attendance and halts reception and meal planning. Wedding Guest Etiquette
Beautiful Bridesmaids
If the bride wants her bridesmaids to have their hair done by the same stylist, please offer to pay for this service since it's not an expected expense. However, etiquette suggests that it's appropriate to mention the stylist option to the bridesmaids and let them know they can choose to use that service if they wish. Wedding Makeup and Hairstyle Tips
If the bride wants her bridesmaids to have their hair done by the same stylist, please offer to pay for this service since it's not an expected expense. However, etiquette suggests that it's appropriate to mention the stylist option to the bridesmaids and let them know they can choose to use that service if they wish. Wedding Makeup and Hairstyle Tips
Best Destination Wedding Etiquette Advice
This week's tip graciously offered via Twitter by our favorite wedding etiquette expert, Anna Post, who is the great great granddaughter of the famous Emily Post. "Keep the guest list small! and, "Your presence is your present" is very gracious." Anna Post
This week's tip graciously offered via Twitter by our favorite wedding etiquette expert, Anna Post, who is the great great granddaughter of the famous Emily Post. "Keep the guest list small! and, "Your presence is your present" is very gracious." Anna Post
Wedding Gift Etiquette - Proper Way to Receive Wedding Gifts
Gifts should be sent to the home of the bride before the wedding to avoid loss or theft at the reception and to make the bride and groom's "getaway" a bit easier. Wedding etiquette experts agree that all gifts should be opened as they arrive and a thank you note sent. Do not use the gifts until after the wedding in the off-chance the wedding does not take place and the gifts need to be returned. More Wedding Gift Etiquette ...
Gifts should be sent to the home of the bride before the wedding to avoid loss or theft at the reception and to make the bride and groom's "getaway" a bit easier. Wedding etiquette experts agree that all gifts should be opened as they arrive and a thank you note sent. Do not use the gifts until after the wedding in the off-chance the wedding does not take place and the gifts need to be returned. More Wedding Gift Etiquette ...
Gracious Gratuity
Set aside an extra 15% of a typical vendor's fee as an unexpected "tip fund" in case a vendor has gone above and beyond your expectations or has incurred any sort of etiquette faux paus, like showing up early to decorate for the ceremony and finding a locked church. Etiquette for Tipping Wedding Vendors
Set aside an extra 15% of a typical vendor's fee as an unexpected "tip fund" in case a vendor has gone above and beyond your expectations or has incurred any sort of etiquette faux paus, like showing up early to decorate for the ceremony and finding a locked church. Etiquette for Tipping Wedding Vendors
Wedding Toasting Etiquette
The bride and groom do not raise their glass or drink during a toast to them as a couple. For those who do not drink alcohol, you can toast with any beverage at all! Jay Remer, The Etiquette Guy
The bride and groom do not raise their glass or drink during a toast to them as a couple. For those who do not drink alcohol, you can toast with any beverage at all! Jay Remer, The Etiquette Guy
Ceremony Etiquette
Provide one usher for every fifty guests.
Provide one usher for every fifty guests.
Wearing Gloves?
Remove your gloves right after you meet your groom at the altar and hand them over to an attendant. Be sure to put them back on for your exit down the aisle and for a receiving line following the ceremony. Another option is to wear fingerless gloves.
Remove your gloves right after you meet your groom at the altar and hand them over to an attendant. Be sure to put them back on for your exit down the aisle and for a receiving line following the ceremony. Another option is to wear fingerless gloves.
Thank You Note Etiquette
All wedding gifts should be acknowledged with a thank you note, even when you thanked the giver in person. Write thank you notes as soon as you receive them. The personalized feelings of gratitude will energize you and you won’t be overwhelmed with another task after the wedding. Today’s contemporary couples write their thank you notes together. It is no longer exclusively on the bride’s to do list. Etiquette Julie
All wedding gifts should be acknowledged with a thank you note, even when you thanked the giver in person. Write thank you notes as soon as you receive them. The personalized feelings of gratitude will energize you and you won’t be overwhelmed with another task after the wedding. Today’s contemporary couples write their thank you notes together. It is no longer exclusively on the bride’s to do list. Etiquette Julie
Why Etiquette Rules
One simple rule of etiquette - put yourself in the place of your guest to see if what you're planning feels good and/or makes sense to you as the guest. If you're uncomfortable, or confused about how to best go about your plan, it may be that it's impolite.
One simple rule of etiquette - put yourself in the place of your guest to see if what you're planning feels good and/or makes sense to you as the guest. If you're uncomfortable, or confused about how to best go about your plan, it may be that it's impolite.
Wedding Ring Etiquette
Grooms: Never give an engagement ring from a previous relationship unless, of course, it's your family heirloom.
Grooms: Never give an engagement ring from a previous relationship unless, of course, it's your family heirloom.
Wedding Attire for Moms
Etiquette states that the mother of the groom waits for the mother of the brides to choose her dress first. Then the MOG coordinates with the MOB -- but does not match.
Etiquette states that the mother of the groom waits for the mother of the brides to choose her dress first. Then the MOG coordinates with the MOB -- but does not match.
Before you choose your wedding flowers -
When planning a church wedding, check with clergy to be sure there is no restriction on flowers. Often churches and synagogues are already well decorated so you may save some money here. More advice from Professional Wedding Florists ...
When planning a church wedding, check with clergy to be sure there is no restriction on flowers. Often churches and synagogues are already well decorated so you may save some money here. More advice from Professional Wedding Florists ...
The On-Time Bride
There is nothing worse than being a guest and waiting for the wedding party to show up. Etiquette goes both ways. The Wedding Party should be on time and the ceremony should start on time. Lisa of Epiphany Events
There is nothing worse than being a guest and waiting for the wedding party to show up. Etiquette goes both ways. The Wedding Party should be on time and the ceremony should start on time. Lisa of Epiphany Events
Wedding Postponement
Unfortunately, there are times when the wedding must be postponed (medical, death, financial). Be sure to contact all of your guests by mail, letting them know the new date or telling them a new date will be announced later. A reason does not have to be mentioned unless you want it to be.
Unfortunately, there are times when the wedding must be postponed (medical, death, financial). Be sure to contact all of your guests by mail, letting them know the new date or telling them a new date will be announced later. A reason does not have to be mentioned unless you want it to be.
How to Properly Deliver Ceremony Fees
Fees for the church, soloists, musicians and officiant should be placed in clearly labeled envelopes and given to the best man by the groom and to be delivered by the best man to the proper recipients the day of the wedding, before the ceremony. Etiquette suggests adding a note of thanks from the couple.
Fees for the church, soloists, musicians and officiant should be placed in clearly labeled envelopes and given to the best man by the groom and to be delivered by the best man to the proper recipients the day of the wedding, before the ceremony. Etiquette suggests adding a note of thanks from the couple.
Engagement Gift Etiquette
In most cases, gifts are not expected for engagement parties. If in doubt, check with the party host. Gifts should be received and set aside, to opened by the couple later, unless every guest brings a gift. Of course, in both cases you'll send a gracious thank you note. More engagement party etiquette ...
In most cases, gifts are not expected for engagement parties. If in doubt, check with the party host. Gifts should be received and set aside, to opened by the couple later, unless every guest brings a gift. Of course, in both cases you'll send a gracious thank you note. More engagement party etiquette ...
Rehearsal Dinner Guest List - To Invite or Not To Invite
You're not obligated to invite out of town guests to your rehearsal dinner party unless, of course, they are members of the bridal party, their significant others or very close family (grandparents, siblings, etc.). Only those who need to rehearse need to receive an invitation. More Rehearsal Dinner Etiquette ...
You're not obligated to invite out of town guests to your rehearsal dinner party unless, of course, they are members of the bridal party, their significant others or very close family (grandparents, siblings, etc.). Only those who need to rehearse need to receive an invitation. More Rehearsal Dinner Etiquette ...
Surprise Wedding Guests
Never show up to a wedding with a guest who was not clearly invited. If their name or "and guest" was not on the inner wedding envelope they have not been invited. parents, this includes your children! Wedding Guest Etiquette
Never show up to a wedding with a guest who was not clearly invited. If their name or "and guest" was not on the inner wedding envelope they have not been invited. parents, this includes your children! Wedding Guest Etiquette
Engagement Etiquette
If the marriage doesn't take place the engagement ring should be returned to the person who made the purchase since it was given in contemplation of marriage. It doesn't matter who broke the engagement. Engagement Etiquette and Proposals
If the marriage doesn't take place the engagement ring should be returned to the person who made the purchase since it was given in contemplation of marriage. It doesn't matter who broke the engagement. Engagement Etiquette and Proposals
Save the Date Cards AND Invitations?
Everyone who received a save the date card should also receive a wedding invitation, even if they've verbally declined. Plans can sometimes change during the time in between. Wedding Invitation Etiquette
Everyone who received a save the date card should also receive a wedding invitation, even if they've verbally declined. Plans can sometimes change during the time in between. Wedding Invitation Etiquette
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