GiftsQ my fiancé and i are moving after the wedding and would really prefer monetary gifts. is there any way to let our guests know this?A Many couples have good reasons for desiring cash gifts instead of another type of gift, however, it is unacceptable to formally request them. What you can do is tell your absolute closest friends and family members that cash gifts would be welcome and hope that your guests will find out from word-of-mouth. Do not register for fewer items in your bridal registry hoping people will take the hint. You will simply receive miscellaneous items you do not want. Also consider some travel agencies and furniture stores have registries where people can actually put moneytowards a large purchase.GuestsQ my wedding is at 1:00 but we cannot get into the reception hall until 5:00. We don’t have enough room at our house to entertain all of our out-of-town guests. What do we do?A Unfortunately this is a common problem. If it is possible to find an intermediate location such as a park shelter or hall where light refreshments can be served that would be ideal. Without adding expense, another option would be to include information with the invitation on various tourist locations, museums, or other points of interest guests may enjoy while waiting.Bridal Showers Q is it acceptable to invite someone to a bridal shower who is not invited to the wedding?A Usually no, however there are a few exceptions. If a general shower is held at work for all employees to attend, it does not mean that they all need to be invitedto the wedding. If the couple is having a courthouse ceremony or destination wedding, it would still be appropriate to throw a shower with guests who will not be at the ceremony. For any other showers, the guest list should include only those that will be invited to the wedding.BridesmaidsQ what is the proper etiquette when choosing bridesmaids? do i have to have the sister of the groom in the wedding, if the groom and her are close?A You may choose whomever you please to be a bridesmaid. Your bridesmaids should be trustworthy, reliable people that you can count on to support you during the wedding and throughout your marriage. This issue deserves a conversation with your fiancé. You may want to include her as a nod to your new family. Otherwise, it is becoming more acceptable to have men stand up for the brideand women stand up for the groom. Your fiancé’s sister can stand up for your groom, if you so choose.Event FAQ
Gifts
Q my fiancé and i are moving after the wedding and would really
prefer monetary gifts. is there any way to let our guests know
this?
A Many couples have good reasons for desiring cash gifts instead
of another type of gift, however, it is unacceptable to formally
request them. What you can do is tell your absolute closest
friends and family members that cash gifts would be welcome and
hope that your guests will find out from word-of-mouth. Do not
register for fewer items in your bridal registry hoping people will
take the hint. You will simply receive miscellaneous items you do
not want. Also consider some travel agencies and furniture stores
have registries where people can actually put money
towards a large purchase.
Guests
Q my wedding is at 1:00 but we cannot get into the reception hall
until 5:00. We don’t have enough room at our house to entertain
all of our out-of-town guests. What do we do?
A Unfortunately this is a common problem. If it is possible to find
an intermediate location such as a park shelter or hall where light
refreshments can be served that would be ideal. Without adding
expense, another option would be to include information with the
invitation on various tourist locations, museums, or other points of
interest guests may enjoy while waiting.
Bridal Showers
Q is it acceptable to invite someone to a bridal shower
who is not invited to the wedding?
A Usually no, however there are a few exceptions. If a
general shower is held at work for all employees to
attend, it does not mean that they all need to be
invited
to the wedding. If the couple is having a courthouse
ceremony or destination wedding, it would still be
appropriate to throw a shower with guests who will not
be at the ceremony. For any other showers, the guest
list should include only those that will be invited to the
wedding.
Bridesmaids
Q what is the proper etiquette when choosing
bridesmaids? do i have to have the sister of the groom
in the wedding, if the groom and her are close?
A You may choose whomever you please to be a
bridesmaid. Your bridesmaids should be trustworthy,
reliable people that you can count on to support you
during the wedding and throughout your marriage.
This issue deserves a conversation with your fiancé.
You may want to include her as a nod to your new
family. Otherwise, it is becoming more acceptable to
have men stand up for the bride
and women stand up for the groom. Your fiancé’s
sister can stand up for your groom, if you so choose.
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