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Archive for July, 2007

Guests with Physical Challenges

Another important aspect of good wedding etiquette to consider is; will there be any guests who have physical challenges that will need special seating arrangements or accommodations?
 
Will there be guests with wheelchairs? Walkers? Crutches? Is there a guest that will need two chairs vs one? Will there be vertically challenged guests that may need [...]

Pre-Wedding Stress: Hiring a Wedding Consultant

If work keeps you too busy or if your mother of in-laws are not a part of your wedding planning process, try to defuse this pre-wedding stress by hiring a wedding consultant to assist you in the planning process. This professional will have contacts in virtually every area related to weddings, from music to catering [...]

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Guests with Food Restrictions (allergies, etc.)

One aspect of good wedding etiquette would be to take into consideration if any of your guests have any special food restrictions or needs. It would be sad for someone to sit there and go hungry while everyone else eats in front of them.
Do you know if you have a guest with Diabetes? Food Allergies? [...]

Pre-Wedding Stress: Nurturing Yourself

If you fell yourself getting caught up in pre-wedding stress there are several things you can do to help alleviate those energy sucking feelings. First of all breathe. Sometimes counting to ten and taking deep breaths can improve your day immensely.
Sign up for yoga, meditation, aerobics, or other self-help class that gives you a change [...]

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Lists Are Our Best Friends

As the bride or groom, or if you’re simply the person in charge of organizing everything; it is important to remember that your actions affect everyone’s sanity. Good wedding etiquette would be not making other people crazy ;0)
For sanity sake (yours and everyone else’s), get organized from the beginning!
During this time of excitement and chaos, [...]

Being Decisive

Are you driving everyone crazy planning the wedding? OR
Have you ever been driven crazy by someone preparing for that big day?
Yes, I am talking about that indecisive, scatter brained person we will all run into at some point.
I have to feel for all wedding related businesses out there, because you know they’re constantly having to [...]

Pre-Wedding Stress: Nurturing You Relationship

Remember that this is your wedding: yours and your fiancé’s that is. Take some relaxing time together to celebrate your love. Get away for the weekend. Don let yourselves get caught up in pre-wedding stress.
Have a date night. Make that special time with a moratorium on wedding planning discussions. Talk about all of the things [...]

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Changing the Wedding Date…Who to Inform

Yesterday we discussed if it is absolutely necessary to change the date of the wedding after the invites have already been sent, it is good Wedding Etiquette to inform people ASAP. Here are some suggestions to help make the process smoother.
Make a list of all the people you need to inform:
* All Guests (friends, [...]