There is proper etiquette to follow for wedding preparations as well as for the wedding party and guests. You can figure out the correct etiquette if you attend a few weddings. However a lot of of us don't attend many weddings so you need to find some etiquette rules if you are not sure. If you know the correct etiquette then you will enjoy your wedding much more. and have a good time as a guest.
Wedding etiquette begins way before the actual ceremony. There are special rules to follow when writing your invitations. If you have a specific preference, for example you don't want any children at your reception, you can hint at this or make it clear. You can omit any of the children's names on the invitation or you can let your friends and relatives spread the word.
Some phrases that limit the people you can bring to the wedding are, "four seats have been reserved for you", "we hope the 5 of you can attend" or "adult reception". All RSVP cards should include return postage. If you are inviting anyone's children and they are over 18 then they should receive their own invitation. Wedding invitations should be sent to everyone including your family.
If you have a gift registry set up anywhere then your friends and relatives should inform anyone. This information should not be on the wedding invitation. Gift registry information can be included in the bridal shower invitation. You should never ask for cash as a gift but let that be an option. You should remember that you are not required to open any of your gifts at the reception.
If this is not the bride's first marriage, that is irrelevant, 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 virginity. After your first marriage you should be paying for the wedding, not your parents. If you are still friends with your ex and it is fine with your fiance/groom then you can invite your ex-husband.
The seating plan is important as you don't want any fights to break out and you want all your guests to have a nice time. You should never sit battling relatives at the same table, as this is disastrous. You should make your seating plan out by age or relationships so that all guests will be able to converse with ease.
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 couples parents.
Guests also have some etiquette rules to follow. RSVP need to be returned, you should never just show up to a wedding without RSVPing. You should only send a gift if you are attending the wedding. Those latecomers to the ceremony should wait to be seated once the bride has walked down the aisle. - 15784
Wedding etiquette begins way before the actual ceremony. There are special rules to follow when writing your invitations. If you have a specific preference, for example you don't want any children at your reception, you can hint at this or make it clear. You can omit any of the children's names on the invitation or you can let your friends and relatives spread the word.
Some phrases that limit the people you can bring to the wedding are, "four seats have been reserved for you", "we hope the 5 of you can attend" or "adult reception". All RSVP cards should include return postage. If you are inviting anyone's children and they are over 18 then they should receive their own invitation. Wedding invitations should be sent to everyone including your family.
If you have a gift registry set up anywhere then your friends and relatives should inform anyone. This information should not be on the wedding invitation. Gift registry information can be included in the bridal shower invitation. You should never ask for cash as a gift but let that be an option. You should remember that you are not required to open any of your gifts at the reception.
If this is not the bride's first marriage, that is irrelevant, 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 virginity. After your first marriage you should be paying for the wedding, not your parents. If you are still friends with your ex and it is fine with your fiance/groom then you can invite your ex-husband.
The seating plan is important as you don't want any fights to break out and you want all your guests to have a nice time. You should never sit battling relatives at the same table, as this is disastrous. You should make your seating plan out by age or relationships so that all guests will be able to converse with ease.
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 couples parents.
Guests also have some etiquette rules to follow. RSVP need to be returned, you should never just show up to a wedding without RSVPing. You should only send a gift if you are attending the wedding. Those latecomers to the ceremony should wait to be seated once the bride has walked down the aisle. - 15784