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Wedding Etiquette |
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The day of the wedding is the most important day in the life of a man or a woman and for a successful wedding ceremony, a lot depends on the Wedding Etiquette.
Given below are some information regarding the Wedding Etiquette:
The Cost of the Wedding Ceremony:
The Bride’s Family pays for the groom’s wedding ring, groom’s wedding gift, flowers, rented items for wedding, rented items for reception, invitations/announcements, wedding programs, church fee, reception hall fee, catered services, wedding photography, orchestra/band, wedding favors, wedding cake, wedding breakfast, bridal brunch, formal wear of the bride’s father and various other things. The Groom’s Family pays for the bride’s wedding ring, bride’s wedding gift, bride’s bouquet, mother’s corsages, groom’s boutonniere, marriage license, officiant fee, groom’s cake, rehearsal dinner, gloves/ties for guests, formal wear for the father of the groom, honeymoon arrangements and various other things.
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Etiquette of the Mother of the Groom:
It is the mother of the groom who needs to take the first step regarding the formation of a strong bond between the two families. The best way to do it is to call up the bride’s parents or inviting the bride’s parents for a dinner.
Preparing the list of guests.
To take a look at the dress of the bride’s mother before selecting a dress for oneself for the reason that the dress of the groom’s mother and the bride’s mother should complement each other.
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Duties of the Bride’s Mother :
To help the bride to select the wedding gown.
To help the bride to prepare a wedding budget.
To call up the groom’s mother for wedding details.
Prepare the guest list and see to it that the invitations are sent out to the guests as fast as possible.
Reservations need to be made for the guests, who reside out of town.
After selecting a wedding gown for oneself, inform about it to the mother of the groom.
See to it that everything is arranged in a proper manner
Lighting of the candle.
Try to be familiar with the Maid Of Honor, in case you need to take her help for some reason or the other.
It is also the duty of the bride’s mother to light a candle. She should also greet the guests and introduce the friends, relatives and the family members to the bride and also to the bride’s family.
The bride’s mother should make reservations for the guests and take proper care regarding the wedding arrangements
Duties of the Maid Of Honor:
Attend all prenuptial parties.
Offer help regarding the wedding invitation and wedding announcements.
Help the bride to pack her luggage.
Make the bridesmaids aware of their prior appointments.
Make arrangements for the rose petals that are showered on the bride and the groom.
Arrive at the church before time to help the bride and the bridesmaids.
Help the photographer to know about the friends, relatives and members of the bride’s family.
Sign the marriage certificate after the wedding gets over.
Stand in the receiving line.
Assist the couple while they get ready to leave the wedding location.
Give importance to the bride’s opinion regarding the wedding gown after the wedding.
Duties of the Best Man:
Take care regarding the groom’s license.
Give the minister the fee that you have collected from the groom after the wedding gets over.
Assist the groom to get dressed.
Assist the groom to pack his luggage for the honeymoon.
See to it that the men have wore the boutonneries at the right place.
You should be the first person to welcome the bride and the groom at the reception
He should be the first person to raise a toast to the newlywed couple at the rehearsal dinner.
Make the guests feel comfortable.
He should dance at the reception and make the members of the bridal party dance.
Help the bride and the groom to depart after the wedding.
Etiqueete To Write a Thank You Card:
A Thank You Card should be always handwritten.
Thank your friends for the parties and the showers that they have arranged for you. and also thank your guests for the gifts that you have received.
Write on the thank you cards your new address
Wedding Invitation Etiquette – Take proper care regarding the weeding invitation wording.
Wedding Cake – It is better if the groom’s mother prepares the wedding cake.
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