The next time you video tape a friend or families wedding, you may be interested to know there is actually a website that you can put your wedding on the internet and the quality is outstanding. It’s www.LiveInternetWeddings.com. The videos they have on the site appear to have been edited to look almost like that […]
I ran across a little tidbit of information that may help a few of you out there. Did you know there is no rule in wedding etiquette that states you have to include an RSVP card with your invitation? There are however benefits to RSVP cards.
Although many people don’t return the RSVP cards, it at […]
Try to have an idea in your mind of the dress you are looking for. That way you will have narrowed down some possibilities before heading to the stores. Doing some homework in advance may make things a bit easier.
When you go to the bridal salon, retailer, or dressmaker, bring with you any photos, clippings, […]
Being late as a wedding guest is one thing but being late as the bride, groom or a wedding part member….Yikes. With all the chaos it happens quite often. At least if you’re a late guest, it won’t hold up the wedding. However, it will hold up the wedding if you’re part of the wedding, […]
Don’t feel that you need to provide a favor for every attendee. Couples can take home one favor for the two of them. Singles should receive their own, though.
Tiny silver or ceramic picture frames that also serve as place cards are fun mementos.
Small packets of flower seeds with a message attached, or tiny potted […]
Being late is a big wedding etiquette no no mainly because of the disruptive factor. Often times when guests are late for the ceremony and attempt to find a seat during the ceremony, it can be very distracting, especially if there are doors being opened, closed, opened, closed, opened, closed, and so on.
Here are some […]
At the entrance of your reception hall or other dining area, hang a large sign welcoming guests to the bride and groom’s reception. Perhaps you could print, “Welcome to the reception of Mr. and Mrs. X” to officially use the couple’s new name for the first time. A sign of this nature is especially helpful […]
Continuing on from yesterday….
Yesterday I forgot some very important “musts” for the budget:
- Costs related to obtaining the marriage license
- Fee from the person marrying you (Judge, Bishop, Priest, etc.)
- Thank you notes and stamps to send those
It’s not considered proper wedding etiquette to email Thank You notes. Emails can be considered too impersonal and people may feel […]
After weeks or even months of wedding planning, it’s no wonder so many couples say “the heck with it” and go running for the court house. Sure people may think it’s a “shot gun” wedding, but some people would rather risk the rumor than pay the overwhelming cost of even a simple wedding.
You don’t have […]
On Friday we learned an important wedding etiquette tip in being nice to your fellow hairdresser, through someone’s unfortunate but well deserved experience.
There is yet another person behind the scenes that we need to be nice to. Today I am going to share with you some funny stories from a wedding photographer who posted his […]