Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Wedding Etiquette for Brides: A Brief Primer

            Most wedding etiquette stretches back over long periods of time, and of course different regions all have their own approaches to what a wedding should be, but there are some basics that will match up well with brides across the country. The following tips will make sure that you’re on top of your etiquette for the big event.

 
Be Clear About Children

            Most invites are going to allow for a +1, but what about kids? If you don’t want them at the event, be honest about it so parents have time to schedule a babysitter. It’s also awkward for parents showing up with children to find there aren’t enough seats or any children’s areas where the kids can hang out during the reception. It’s your day, and you should get to choose. If you do opt to allow children to come, consider adding some child-friendly elements to the reception (like a sundae bar).
 

Don’t Create Awkward Shower Situations

            Sometimes once your coworkers have thrown you a shower, you feel obligated to invite them to the big day. You certainly don’t have to do this, but you might need to be up front with your work pals that you don’t have enough seats or that you can’t fit any more people into the venue. Don’t be rude about it, but also don’t gloss over the topic with coworkers thinking they’re going to get an invitation eventually. Same goes for your regular shower- if you’re not planning on inviting that person to the wedding; don’t ask them to come to your shower to provide gifts. That’s rude and makes people feel like they’re being used.

 
Write Your Thank You Notes-Promptly

            If you have a large wedding, it can be difficult to set aside the time to write your thank you notes. It’s also very rude if you don’t. If people went to the trouble of shopping for you, the least you can do is send out a simple thank you card expressing your gratitude. Although this seems like one of the easiest things to do, it’s overlooked by some brides and this is very unfortunate. It’s so easy to set aside some time to start knocking out your list. Enlist your honey or a friend to make the process go by faster and to add some fun to it. Imagine if you had sent a gift to someone and you never even got the appreciation in return. It’s a small step that goes a long way. It’s okay to take a few weeks, but don’t wait longer than that.

 
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