Does it have to reciprocate?
A few years ago, I was the maid of honour for my friend’s wedding. Now that it’s my turn, I’m just wondering, do I automatically have to choose her to be my…
Category: Wedding Etiquette
There will always be questions, especially when it relates to wedding etiquette and subtle details. This section provides answers for queries that may pester a busy bride’s mind.
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Do their outfits match the wedding party?
Are the mothers of both the bride and groom to have gowns that match the wedding party? Absolutely not! Both women will have outfits that complement, but will not be identical to…
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Who chooses their gowns?
My mother and my fianc?’s mother still have to get their outfits for the wedding day. Am I supposed to choose for them or do they do it on their own? Past…
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Which one chooses her gown first?
I want to avoid friction between both sides of the family. I have heard that the mother of the bride picks her gown first before the fianc?’s mother can pick. Is this…
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My fiance and I clash on our music styles.
My fiance and I have very different tastes in music and we are having trouble deciding on what to play at the reception. He wants ‘loud’ music while I prefer more romantic…
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What about the floors?
We are planning to have a semi-formal outdoor wedding with a tent and have discovered that a placing a floor over the lawn may become quite expensive. Do you know of any…
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Thank you note cards – From me or from both of us?
I am having thank you note cards printed. I would like to start sending out some thank you cards now and I’m not sure if, before the wedding, do I thank people…
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How do I accommodate vegetarian meals?
I am beginning to plan my menu now for the reception and I have a few guests who are vegetarian. How do I go about arranging this? Your wedding day will be…