All Entries in the "Etiquette" Category
Standard Anniversary Gifts
1st Anniversary – Paper 2nd Anniversary – Cotton 3rd Anniversary – Leather 4th Anniversary – Linen 5th Anniversary – Wood 6th Anniversary – Iron 7th Anniversary – Copper or Brass 8th Anniversary – Bronze or Electrical Appliance 9th Anniversary – Pottery 10th Anniversary – Tin or Aluminium 11th Anniversary – Steel 12th Anniversary – Silk [...]
Wedding Guests Etiquette
Don’t Make dietary requests unless they have been solicited. Feel obligated to bring a gift to the engagement party. Ask the bride to be a bridesmaid. There may be circumstances beyond her control, so don’t take it personally if she doesn’t choose you. Pester the happy couple with all of your prewedding questions. Ask members [...]
Wedding Planning Etiquette
Do: Budget You don’t have to spend a lot of money to have a beautiful wedding. You just have to plan well. Think of your wedding as a business transaction. Look at it as if you have to develop a business plan, add a 10% cushion and make sure there’s no emotion involved. Look first, [...]
Marriage Proposal Etiquette
Before you propose, you’re sure to be anxious and edgy, and wonder if you’re doing it in the right way. Before you do, read these dos and don’ts of marriage proposals. Do: Find out her thoughts-Get the vibe Before you propose, the two of you should have discussed the possibility of getting married. Make sure [...]
Wedding-Who Pays for What
Below is the traditional allocation of expenses and costs for wedding for families. Bride’s Family * All Reception Costs * Church Fees * Groom’s Rings * Invitations * Flowers for Church, Bridesmaids and Reception * Music for Ceremony * Transportation for Bridal Party * Gifts for Bridal Party * Groom’s Gift * Lodging for Bridesmaids, [...]