Wedding Etiquettes

Etiquettes are very important when it comes to a wedding. Below listed are important etiquettes that should be followed in order to make a good impression during a wedding or a similar ocassion.

Lists – This is a complete responsibility of the bride and her family. Compilation of the list that contains names of the people to be invited should be taken care of by the bride and her family members. It should be done at least 10 weeks before the wedding day. Almost ten percent of the people whom you will invite may not show up, also include those you know cannot come. Half of the invitations should go to the family and friends of the groom. More people should be invited for the reception than to the religious ceremony.

Invitations – The formality of the invitation should be as formal as the wedding itself. For a formal wedding the best card would be printed or engraved invitations. Less formal weddings can be managed with handwritten notes on white paper. You need to order the invitations 8-10 weeks before the wedding but send them 6-8 weeks before the wedding.

Wording of the Invitations – There has been no other invitation that has created as much advice or controversies as wedding invitations. Who should issue it? Should it be engraved or printed? Should it be handwritten or not? For other questions debates are raised in public. Proofread your invitation several times to make sure there are no spelling or grammar errors in the invite.

To guests – Invited should respond with acceptance or regrets. The formality of the wordings in the invitation should match the formality of the wordings and also with the wedding itself. Do not bring uninvited kids and dates to the wedding.

Gifts – Once you receive gifts you should display them on a large table. You may want to type a list of people who sent you checks. Thank-You notes should be written within three months of wedding. If the wedding is called off, the gifts should be returned with a note.