Dos and Don'ts of Wedding Etiquette

There are several etiquette rules that need to be followed when attending or planning a wedding. There are guides to wedding etiquette out there and if you have any questions about wedding etiquette you should read up on it. If you and your guests follow the proper etiquette then everyone will enjoy the big day.andnbsp; There are some wedding invitation etiquette rules you should follow. If you do not want minors at your wedding then you need to make it obvious. You can have your family pass the word or you can make it obvious.

You can also put specific phrases on your invitation such as, andquot;We hope the four of you can attend, andquot;three seats have been reserved for youandquot;, or andquot;adult receptionandquot;. You should also include a reply by date with the appropriate contact information. If the children are over 18 then they should get their own invitation. It is vital to put postage on your RSVP's. You should also send invites to your relatives and wedding party as they may wish to keep the invitation as a remembrance.

You should not include any gift information on your invitation. Your friends and relatives should let everyone know if you have a registry set up. Additionally you can put this information in your bridal shower invitation. It is also considered impolite to request andquot;cash only giftsandquot; and remember you do not have to open any of your gifts at the wedding or reception. If this is not the bride's first marriage, that is not important, she can still wear white if she wants too, even if she has children. If this is not your first wedding then you shouldn't have a veil, train or carry orange blossoms as they are a sign of purity. After your first marriage you should be paying for the wedding, not your parents. If you are good friends with your ex and it is fine with your fiance/groom then you can invite your ex-partner.

It is important to correctly map out your seating plan so that battling relatives are not sitting together. You should attempt to sit people together based on their age or relationship; this will ensure that they will have a good time. There are no set rules to follow when planning the head table. You can include or disclude anyone that you want. Some people like the parents at the table and others just the wedding party. You should have tables assigned but not seats, the only reserved seats should be for the groom and brides parents.

The guests also have some etiquette that they need to follow. You need to send in the RSVP card, never assume that people will know that you will show up. If you are not attending then you do not have to send a gift. If for some reason you arrive late and the procession has started then you need to wait until the bride goes down the aisle. If you are not the same religion as the bride and groom then you do not have to participate in the religious rituals.