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Much is written about etiquette for the bride and groom, but little is said about the responsibilities of the wedding guests. This article addresses those things that wedding guests can do to make the wedding a more pleasant event for everyone.
Much is written about etiquette for the bride and groom, but little is mentioned about etiquette for wedding guests, yet the conduct of guests can create unnecessary stress before the wedding and on the wedding day. Following are things for wedding guests to consider that will make the wedding experience more pleasant for everyone involved.
Return response cards in a timely manner even if you do not plan to attend. Couples must give their caterer an accurate guest count and they need the response cards to do so. Do not assume that your children, a date, or visiting relatives are automatically invited if their names do not appear on the invitation. Many venues, not to mention budgets, are not large enough to accommodate unlimited numbers of guests. Dress appropriately. If the ceremony will be held in a church, guests may not be able to wear sundresses, short skirts, shorts, and other revealing or casual attire, including baseball caps. Do not wear a cap, jeans, or shorts to any wedding except a very informal outdoor gathering. Arrive on time. If you are late and the processional or ceremony has already started, take your cue from the wedding coordinator or church coordinator. They will allow you to enter when there is opportunity to do so. If the processional is in progress, dont interrupt. Instead, wait until the wedding party has entered, then quietly slip in a side door and choose a seat in the back. Do not enter down the center aisle unless there is no other option.
Do not take pictures during the ceremony. Many churches do not allow flash pictures and you may disturb the ceremony. The professional photographer is the only one who should be taking pictures and he/she will know the rules of the church or event center.
At most ceremonies, the guests stand when the bride enters. Take your cue from the mother of the bride or from the officiant. Remain standing until the officiant asks you to be seated.
If you are unfamiliar with the rituals of a particular religion, take your cue from those around you. In some denominations, guests stand or kneel at various times during the ceremony. In some churches communion is served to those in good standing in the church. All others should abstain.
When the ceremony ends, remain in your seat until the ushers dismiss you, or if there are no ushers, until the mothers of the bride and groom have been escorted out. Allow family members of the bride and groom, who will be seated near the front, to exit first.
If you bring children, keep them under control. If they become disruptive during the ceremony, take them out. Many churches have a cry room with a window and sound so that you can still observe the ceremony. During the reception, dont allow the children to run wild. Dont expect the photographer, coordinator, or DJ to supervise them for you. If your children cause damage, be prepared to pay for it. Otherwise, the bride and groom will be held responsible and friendships could be ruined.
If a buffet is served at the reception, dont pile your plate full unless you are at the end of the line. Be courteous of those who have yet to eat.
Dont drink too much. You are there to celebrate with the newly weds, not embarrass yourself and them.
The wedding day is the bride and grooms special day and they should be able to enjoy it. If each guest displays courtesy and thoughtfulness, the wedding day will be a smooth and enjoyable experience for everyone in attendance.
About the Author
Glenna Tooman is the owner of Memory Makers Event Planning, LLC. She specializes in planning unique and personal events while keeping the client’s budget in mind. Glenna is an internationally recognized authority on wedding and event planning. She is also the author of a regional wedding guide “The Commonsense Guide to Planning Your Wedding.”
Here is an easy project you can make in just a few minutes for the bride. Our garter can be made up in the wedding party colors if you wish.
Is there a wedding in your spring or summer schedule. If so, then a million small details need to be looked after. The bride’s gown is always one of the first things to be decided upon. Fabric, lace, notions, a veil, fittings etc. It is enough to make you dizzy. Once the dress is decided upon, there is usually enough fabric left over to make a nice little ringbearer pillow, garter and maybe scrunchies for the attendants hair. The bride’s garter is easily made from left over fabric and lace. Here is a super simple version.
1. Measure the bride’s thigh and cut elastic 2″ - 3″ shorter.
2. Cut a strip of bridal fabric about 3 times longer than the elastic and about 4″ wide.
3. Fold strip in half and press with warm iron. 4. Lay fabric strip flat, stitch lace using press mark as your guide. I did this with contrasting lace and thread so you can see.
5. Serge two long edges or turn raw edges under 1/4″ and press. 6. Stitch two long edges together. 7. Thread elastic thru casing and stitch ends together securely.
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Mary Wilkins has three grown children and six perfect grandchildren. Completely self taught, she has been sewing, and crafting for over 30 years. Her website http://www.sew-whats-new.com has been recognized in many sewing magazines and newsletters alike.
These easy pew markers can be made up in very little time. They will pull the wedding and church theme together nicely.
Weddings can be frustrating, nerve wracking and just plain tiring to all involved. This pew marker is so easy to make it will give everyone a few relaxing minutes with friends as you make these up for the church. Our simple, easy pew markers are quick to make. Here’s how:
what you need:
One small wreath about 8″ across OR Using cardboard, trace around a bread and butter plate. Cut out the middle within 1″ of the outside edge. Fabric and ribbons in the chosen co-ordinating wedding colours. If you have had the attendants dresses made, there will be scraps enough to make your pew markers. Stuffing and craft glue. what you do: From the chosen fabric cut 20 3″ high hearts using pinking shears if possible. Cut a slit about 1″ wide in 10 of the hearts. Putting wrong sides together, sew one heart front to one heart back around entire outer edge. Stitch about 1/4″ in from outer edge. Poke stuffing through back of heart, stuff lightly. Glue hearts on wreath, making sure wreath is totally covered and all hearts are facing the same way. With ribbons, make a bow and glue to the top.
Make sure glue is totally dry before hanging. These markers could also be used at wedding showers and at the reception.
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Mary Wilkins has three grown children and six perfect grandchildren. Completely self taught, she has been sewing, and crafting for over 30 years. Her website http://www.sew-whats-new.com has been recognized in many sewing magazines and newsletters alike.
Planning a wedding means paying attention to a lot fo separate details. Here are some tips on handling the wedding toast.
Getting married is such an exciting event. Emotions run high, but there’s also a lot of work to do, so it’s a good time to use our emotional intelligence.
Consider hiring a coach to help you manage it all and be an auxiliary “brain” so you can be freer to experience the moment. A coach can point you to many resources, help you keep it all organized, and lessen that “overwhelmed” feeling.
Break it into manageable pieces and as you take care of each item, you’ll gain momentum.
HERE ARE SOME TIPS ABOUT GIVING THE TOAST
A suggested order for toasting during the Rehearsal Dinner is: The best man toasts the bride The bride toasts the groom The groom toasts the bride’s mother The bride’s father toasts the groom’s parents.
During the Reception, the order might be: The best man toasts the bride and groom The groom toasts the bride and her family; The (two) father(s) toast the bride and groom The bride and groom toast each other.
1. Keep the toast 3-5 minutes long and maintain eye contact with the bride and groom as you deliver it.
2. Stand and deliver! Sit down if it’s for you. If you’re giving the toast, you should stand up.
3. Make sure all the glasses are full before you begin.
4. First thing, announce your relationship to the bride and groom. Everyone may not know.
5. Use personal anecdotes; how the bride and groom met is always popular. Or how you met either of them, if you’re not a relative.
6. Dont give a long string of characteristics. Rather choose a few adjectives, hitting the high points, i.e., she’s lovely, vivacious and kind.
7. Use tasteful humor and dont do in jokes that only a few will get. You want to include, not exclude.
8. Stay PG-rated. There may be children there, and also it’s just good taste. It’s your responsibility on this important occasion to make sure you offend no one.
9. End on a serious note. Finish with a wish, a blessing, cheers! or congratulations. To the bridge and groom always works. Looking at some of the resources below will give you other ideas to get you started.
10. Practice your toast a lot beforehand. This is not the time to wing it especially if you plan to be imbiding beforehand.
11. Do not mention past girlfriends, past marriage, or past relationships. Thats what the stag party is for.
12. And dont end with something negative which may slip into your mind if you arent prepared like, And I hope theirs doesnt end in divorce like mine did.
If you can’t think of what to say or how to say it, there are a host of services that will write it for you. Here are some, ranging from $19 to $199, I might add: blissweddings.com weddingspeeches.org theperfecttoast.com.
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Susan Dunn, The EQ Coach, GLOBAL EQ. Emotional intelligence coaching to enhance all areas of your life - career, relationships, midlife transition, resilience, self-esteem, parenting. EQ Alive! - excellent, accelerated, affordable EQ coach certification. Susan is the author of numerous ebooks, is widely published on the Internet, and a regular speaker for cruise lines. For marketing services go here.