This is part two and the conclusion of Wedding Etiquette Myths Debunked. Last week I discussed issues like who pays for the wedding, whether should you invite everyone you know, and if you should cover the guests hotel accommodation expenses. Read below for more wedding myths debunked.
6- In The Age Of Modern Technology, Thank-You Notes Are Not Necessary.
The time and energy spent on selecting the perfect gift hasn't changed, and neither should the time and energy spent on crafting a thank-you note. But that doesn't mean you should send out pre-made thank-you notes either. Instead, buy a box of...
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Wedding Etiquette Myths Debunked Part 2
by Anna P. June 18th, 2010
Ceremony,For the Bride,For the Groom,Planning,Tradition,Weddings
Should Mom and Dad Be Guests at the Bachelor/Bachelorette Party?
by Patti January 29th, 2010
For the Bride,For the Groom,Weddings
Bachelor and bachelorette parties are most often held anywhere from one to three weeks before the wedding day. In most cases these pre-wedding events are hosted by the best man and the maid of honor respectively. They tend to be focused on the celebration of friendship as opposed to the celebration of family. With this said, should the parents of the bride and the groom be included on the guest list?
A bachelor party is a time when male bonding occurs. A bachelorette party also provides an opportunity for women to bond as friends in their own unique way. It is...
A bachelor party is a time when male bonding occurs. A bachelorette party also provides an opportunity for women to bond as friends in their own unique way. It is...
The Job of the Best Man- What Role Does He Play in a Wedding?
by Patti November 17th, 2009
For the Groom,Planning,Tradition
The best man in a wedding is generally the brother of the groom. If the groom does not have a brother or stepbrother, then he may choose either a close friend of his or the brother of the bride, if she has one and if the two men are close.
It is the job of the best man to be the groom’s right hand man. He is the person who takes care of the groom’s needs and must be a responsible individual who is good at organizing. The role of best man is one that must be taken seriously.
It is the...
It is the job of the best man to be the groom’s right hand man. He is the person who takes care of the groom’s needs and must be a responsible individual who is good at organizing. The role of best man is one that must be taken seriously.
It is the...
Changing Your Name After Marriage- Should You or Shouldn’t You?
by Patti September 10th, 2009
For the Bride,For the Groom
The decision of whether or not to change your name after you marry is a big one for a woman. A name is very much tied in with a woman’s identity and her family history. There are a variety of options when it comes to what to do in this area.
Some women choose to change their names but still go by their maiden names when it comes to their profession. For example, Kelly Cummings marries Mark Lively. In her professional life Kelly may use Cummings as her name, but to everyone else in her life and her social circle she...
Some women choose to change their names but still go by their maiden names when it comes to their profession. For example, Kelly Cummings marries Mark Lively. In her professional life Kelly may use Cummings as her name, but to everyone else in her life and her social circle she...
Dressing the Groom for the Big Day
by Patti January 6th, 2009
For the Groom
The dress code for a groom is dependent upon the type of wedding that he is having. If you choose a theme for the wedding, then that will dictate the suit of choice for the groom as well as the groomsmen. On the other hand, if you choose to have a traditional wedding then the suit of choice will be a morning suit.
Historically the traditional time of day for a wedding was the morning, and that is why a groom’s suit is referred to...
