My wedding is not until 7/3/06 but I'm doing alot of research now trying to find the best deals on everything.
My question is, I haven't been to a wedding in a long time and I'm not really sure what to do when! For example our ceremony and reception are at the same place, so after we exchange vows do we go straight to the cocktail hour and converse (we are taking our pictures before the ceremony).
When do we toasts, receiving lines and when and who introduces us. Also since we are taking pictures first are we introduced at the ceremony or at the reception or both.
Is a guest book proper, when do they sign coming or going.
Do we sit at the table during the reception or do we walk around and how do we receive the gifts do they bring them to us or is it received when we walk around the tables.
My main question basically is when do I do what.
Please help I have no idea what I'm doing
Thank-you
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Re: [desiree123] I don't know what I'm doing, going crazy!!!
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Dear Crazy,
There is a wonderful book that can give you all of the answers you need. The best thing about this is that you will have this resource with you every time you have a question about planning. It is The Bride's Book of Etiquette, by The editors of Brides' Magazine. It is easy to read and will give you all of the answers to the when and who.
Until then, you would assemble your receiving line at the reception site, because both wedding and reception is in the same place, directly after the wedding.
Toasts are begun by the best man any time after the receiving line and after everyone has been served with a sparkling drink.
If you are having a DJ, he/she would introduce you and draw attention to every turn in the reception. If not, assign someone to be the master of ceremony.
A guest book is a wonderful way to remember all who attended your wedding celebration. It is best to have your guests sign it as they arrive at the wedding site.
Gifts should be mailed to you or (traditionally) to your mother's home. In many regions the gifts are brought to the reception site. If this is the case where you live, you would have a gift table for your guests.
Typically, you would sit at your table until you dance. I see no fault in visiting though. It is your reception.
I don't know what I'm doing, going crazy!!!
