Ask The Wedding Guide: What music does the mother of the bride walk down the aisle? Cristy
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Unlike Mendelssohn’s “Wedding March” for brides, there is not a particular song that I know of that is designated for the seating of mothers. In fact, wedding music etiquette is very difficult to pin down [Read more…]
Destination weddings are very popular these days. After all, who wouldn’t want to tie the knot on a beach at sunset in Maui, Jamaica or Bermuda? There are many great destinations for your nuptials but, deciding which destination is only a small part of the wedding planning. When considering a destination wedding you are faced with who to invite and who pays for what. Here are some destination wedding etiquette tips that should help planning your destination wedding easier.
Who Walks The Bride Down The Aisle
Blended families are a normal part of life these days, but when it comes to deciding who walks the bride down the aisle—father or step-father—it can be anything but a “normal” decision. However, there are some guidelines to follow to help make the decision.
Guideline for Walking Bride Down Aisle:
The first thing to keep in mind is that walking the bride down the aisle or “giving the bride away” is a [Read more…]
Wedding Etiquette Question: My parents are divorced and remarried and have been for the past 15 years. This means I have 4 sets of grandparents on my side of the family alone. I am getting married on 8/15/09 and need to know the proper wedding etiquette and traditional ways of walking down the isle. Who walks first…the grooms parents or the brides and in what order? Should grandparents walk the isle and in what order? Last year my brother got married and because of the order of walking down the isle some people were offended and have not spoken to each other since then. I do not want this to happen at my wedding. I have read many articles none of which coincide with my dilemma. Please help!! Luvetta
Wedding Dilemma: My Fiance and I are on a tight budget, i have a 4 yr old and and a much much much younger brother (8) who are part of my wedding party, we are only in our early and mid twenties and trying to make a go of things with out a substantial amount of debt however my family has a habit of overly reproducing, i know that probably sounds harsh but 13 kids on one side of my family are under the age of 10!!! and honestly at $15 a head that’s an extra $150 plus tip we cant afford.. to top it off its my first cousins kids and some of them are great kids but i have several (4-5) [Read more…]
What could be better than being in love, surrounded by your closest friends and family, and receiving beautiful gifts from those who know you best? A wedding shower is a lovely event full of both tradition and creativity that is only rivaled by the wedding ceremony itself. Just like a wedding, a shower is an intimate celebration of the beginning of a life together. Good food, gifts, and loved ones–what’s not to like?!
Nevertheless, being the honoree at a wedding shower has its responsibilities. Wedding shower etiquette is something many brides-to-be find intimidating and sometimes a little outdated. However, by adhering to a few tried-and-true rules and suggestions you can ensure that everyone (including you) will have a wonderful time at this special event!
The first thing you need to consider is that, although someone else is planning the party, you as the bride need to have a say in a few key areas such as the guest lists. By keeping a master list for yourself no one will be invited to more than one shower and certainly only those on your wedding invitation list will be in attendance at your showers. Programs like Microsoft Excel are ideal for keeping track of your guests, their contact information, and what shower they attended. You can also add what gift they gave you to make writing thank-you cards a breeze!
When it comes to inviting people to your wedding shower they must first be invited to your wedding and [Read more…]
I am getting married on Saturday August 1, 2009 and I just have a question about who is going to officiate my wedding. My religion is united and I would like to know if I have to belong to a united church before a pastor could perform my wedding vows, or if I am able to have a united clergyman perform my vows without [Read more…]
Wedding invitations can set the tone and style of a wedding. The wedding invitations also indicate how formal the occasion will be. Selecting just the right wording and stationery for the wedding invitation are important decisions. Wedding invitation etiquette helps to clarify what the wedding invitation should include. A wedding invitation should state the following:
Wedding etiquette should not be thought of as a list of rigid rules. A knowledge of wedding etiquette is simply knowing, or being aware of, how to deal with different situations in a practical and useful manner.
Below are examples of the traditional wording for wedding invitations. There are also examples of [Read more…]
Are you all about the tablescape, the turkey, or the tea? Let’s find out which Thanksgiving table persona you really are.
The holiday season has a magic all its own, so it’s no surprise many couples find themselves beneath the mistletoe. Spending the holidays newly engaged makes visiting with family and friends especially special and sentimental. From engagement party ideas to planning a stunning winter wedding, we’ve compiled a list of ways to celebrate your merry season!
Are you sweet, classic, comforting, or a little bit of everything? Let’s find out which Thanksgiving favorite matches your vibe!
From dreamy candids to editorial-worthy shots, find out which photography vibe will capture your “I do” perfectly.
