Wedding Etiquette (Part 2)

Wedding Etiquette – Times are changing – it has in the past been the job of the brides family to send out the invitations to the wedding, though these days the happy couple like to act as the hosts and normally send out  the invitations approximately ten weeks before the date of the wedding.

Wedding etiquette can sometimes become a dilemma for the Bride and Groom when planning their wedding whether or not to invite small children.  Indeed, sometimes the parents of the children are happy to leave them with a member of their own family or nanny in order for them to enjoy the happy day themselves.  Alternatively, consider a compromise and hire a childrens entertainer to distract them or even designate a ‘special childrens party area’ for them with lots of goodies.

The gift list is normally sent out with the invitations, although many modern couples are already living together and may have most things. Consider giving a donation of money that the happy couple may wish to put towards their honeymoon, or even if there is a group party from the Brides or Grooms workplace that can make a donation towards one of their favourite photographs to be blown up and wrapped up in canvas for their favourite wall in their home. This is quite a favourite and unusual gift and one that Phil McDermott Photography can arrange for the happy couple. Alongside the RSVP card it would be a good idea for the guest to be  able to inform the Bride and Groom of any dietry needs that they may have.

Wedding Etiquette (part 1)

Wedding etiquette is important as couples give a great deal of thought to organising and planning their wedding day in order not to stand upon anyone’s toes or upset friends or family members.

Weddings are steeped in tradition, although these days lots of new twists are being introduced by happy couples to reflect their lifestyle, aspirations and needs. For the family it is also a momentous and joyous occasion and it is gracious for the wedding couple to include friends and family in the arrangements especially as they may have offered to pay for certain things. So it is therefore vital to sit down at the offset to agree who will do what.

Delegate tasks to parents, let them organise things such as the cars or the gift lists. These days a lot of the finances are funded by the wedding couple and it is no longer considered solely the role of the Brides parents to pay. Any contributions would always be graciously received. Budget between £8,000 to £20,000.

Remember brothers and sisters when planning your wedding. A wedding takes a long time to plan and for them life goes on. Should there be anything exciting happening in their lives, embrace it and don’t think they are trying to steal your thunder.

Nowadays the Groom often play a very active part in the wedding plans and this can be as much a stressful time for him as it is for anyone else. When organising your wedding plans, always try to agree on the basic elements of the day.

Finally, remember to keep everything in perspective and remind yourselves just why you want to marry and spend the rest of your days together.