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Category Archives: Etiquette
Wedding Gift Etiquette
As with most aspects of a wedding there is “etiquette” for receiving gifts, and these rules are as basic as the manners we all learn as small children. It is not polite to ask for a gift and when you … Continue reading
Wedding Communications Part 2
The wedding announcement is sent out the day of or shortly after the wedding takes place, especially to those who did not receive wedding invitations. Usually, the wedding announcement is sent to friends and family who were not invited to … Continue reading
Wedding Communications Part 1
With all the different events and announcements that go into a wedding, it is difficult for some couples to know how to properly go about dealing with everything. As far as wedding communication, there is a clear and concise difference … Continue reading
Etiquette for Addressing Inner and Outer Envelopes
If you have ordered your wedding invitations already, you have probably noticed that there are two different envelopes to use. First, there is the outer envelope used for mailing. Everything else goes inside this envelope. Names and addresses are to … Continue reading
Proper Etiquette for a Traditional Receiving Line
Most newlywed couples prefer to have the receiving line immediately following the ceremony and not at the reception venue. Most churches and other wedding sites will have an area large enough to accommodate the traditional receiving line. Based on the … Continue reading
Common Wedding Invitation Wording Mistakes Part 3
Grammar: Remember that pronouns should be consistent throughout the invitation. If you are using first person pronouns (I, we, us, our and me) use them everywhere. If using third person pronouns (them, they, their) use them everywhere. It is bad … Continue reading
Common Wedding Invitation Wording Mistakes Part 2
Dates: On the accessory cards, the date and time formats should be consistent. If a time is not provided, you may spell out the date, abbreviate it or use a numerical date. Invitations: The date should be spelled out at … Continue reading
Common Wedding Invitation Wording Mistakes Part 1
Your wedding invitations are one of the most important parts of your wedding. So you want them to be correct. Here are a few tips to help you get things right. Abbreviations: It is considered socially correct to spell out … Continue reading
Wedding Styles: Formal or Informal
Very Formal Wedding Attire: This style of wedding adheres to strict wedding etiquette. The wedding gown should be elegant and traditional, with a long train and veil in a complementary length for the bride. 6-12 bridesmaids wearing floor-length dresses. Mothers … Continue reading
Roles for Wedding Attendants
The bride’s maid-of-honor may fulfill some or all of the following: Help in selecting the attire for the bridesmaids Help with addressing invitations and place cards Attend all parties and showers, if possible Hold the groom’s wedding band during the … Continue reading
