As a monetary gift, how much cash is appropriate?
The bride and groom prefer cash as opposed to gifts because they’ve been together for so many years and already have what they want. What is an appropriate gift of cash? The…
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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Can I have a groomsman with no partner?
I have an extra groomsman with no partner who I want to be involved in my wedding as he is a very special friend to me and my family. What can he…
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How can I ask for a cash gift in the wedding invitation?
We’d like to ask for cash gifts for our wedding but I’m not sure how to phrase it in our wedding invitations. I don’t know how to phrase it politely without sounding…
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What does the father of the groom say in speech?
As the groom’s father, what should I say in my speech? In general, speeches work best if they are short and sweet, especially if many speeches are expected at the wedding reception…
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Who is invited to the rehearsal dinner?
We are hosting the rehearsal dinner. Who usually gets invited to the rehearsal dinner? Both sets of parents are divorced. Do we invite out of town guests too? It seems like there…
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Who should host the rehearsal dinner?
We’ve been asked to host the rehearsal dinner. Who usually hosts the rehearsal dinner? In times past, traditional wedding etiquette sees the rehearsal dinner as the responsibility of the groom’s parents. In…
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Who pays for the wedding? How is it divided?
I have a question. Is there a set rule for who pays for what? What should the bride’s parents pay? What do the groom’s parents pay for? You have asked a very…
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How can I tell people about my wedding registry?
I am so confused over where and when to put my bridal registry info. I’ve been told to put it in the wedding invitations or the reception party invitations. Then, I was…