Category Archives: Wedding Etiquette

The Importance of an RSVP

Posted on June 26, 2009 by Sandy Hyde

An RSVP is critical to the planning of a successful event.  It gives the host or hostess a number to work with when making arrangements for food, beverages, seating and more. If you fail to appropriately RSVP or uphold your … Continue reading →

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Where Do the Parents of the Bride and Groom Sit?

Posted on June 10, 2009 by Sandy Hyde

If there is a center aisle in the church, the parents of the bride sit in the first pew on the left and the parents of the groom sit in the first pew on the right as you face the … Continue reading →

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Postwedding Visits

Posted on June 3, 2009 by Sandy Hyde

Often elderly or ill family members are unable to attend wedding festivities.  It is wonderful when the bride and groom make plans to visit these friends and family members to share their wedding with them. If there is time on … Continue reading →

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Cutting the Wedding Cake

Posted on May 26, 2009 by Sandy Hyde

It is a tradition for the bride and groom to cut the wedding cake at the wedding reception before it is served to the wedding guests. Both the bride and groom cut the cake together.  The bride should place her … Continue reading →

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No Food or Drink in the Receiving Line – Wedding Etiquette

Posted on May 1, 2009 by Sandy Hyde

It is inappropriate to have food or beverage with you when going through the receiving line. Either wait to have a cocktail or hors d’oeurves until after you have greeted the wedding party, or leave your glass and or plate … Continue reading →

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How Much Should A Guest Spend On A Wedding Gift?

Posted on April 30, 2009 by Sandy Hyde

A loyal reader recently asked: “What is the etiquette for how much to spend on a wedding gift?  Should it be influenced by how much the couple is spending on the wedding, how well you know the couple, and/or whether … Continue reading →

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Seating of Guests at a Traditional Wedding Ceremony

Posted on April 21, 2009 by Sandy Hyde

As guests are escorted by ushers down the aisle at a traditional church wedding,  guests of the bride are seated on the left side of the aisle as you face the alter and guests of the groom are seated on … Continue reading →

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Are you obligated to give a gift to a couple who elopes?

Posted on March 26, 2009 by Sandy Hyde

If you receive an announcement of an elopement, you are not obligated to send a wedding gift.  If you are close to the wedding couple, you may want to send a wedding gift to share in their celebration.

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Recycle Wedding Flowers

Posted on March 24, 2009 by Sandy Hyde

Rather than throwing wedding floral arrangements away, consider sending them to a nearby nursing home or hospital after the reception.  The residents or patients would enjoy looking at them.  Receiving flowers always lifts a person’s spirits.

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Responsibilities of an Usher – Wedding Etiquette

Posted on March 19, 2009 by Sandy Hyde

If you are asked to be an usher in a wedding, the groom or couple most likely asked you because they value your relationship, trust you, and respect you.  It is an honor to be involved in the most celebrated … Continue reading →

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