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Wedding Etiquette 101: Everything You Need to Know

Of all the special occasions in life, your wedding is one of the most special. From “Yes!” to “I do” and beyond, we look at weddings from the perspective of honoring tradition as well as moving with the times.

Engagement

While the engagement process is an exciting time for all those involved, certain guidelines exist for announcing the news and beginning the preparations for your future wedding. Be excited, but get ready to balance a good deal of planning. No doubt you will encounter many unexpected questions and concerns as you move through the months following your engagement, but with thoughtful consideration you will be able to answer them all.

Attire

There are many people in a wedding to consider when it comes to attire. And while your personal attire is ultimately up to you, it is important to consider the comfort of those in your wedding party when choosing their clothes. For those who are left to select their own outfits, be considerate with your suggestions and comments; remember, most people will be looking at the bride and groom anyway!

The Wedding Day

It can be stressful, no doubt. After all, you have put many months of planning, designing and fitting into a few emotional hours of action. Some things will happen just as you planned them, others may not. But when your big day comes at last, you will find that if you communicate with consideration, then most issues will be solved with a little creativity and calm.

Wedding Parties

Bridal showers, Bachelor Parties, Tasting Dinners, Rehearsal Dinners, Goodbye Brunch - It's a wedding season. Who hosts, who pays, who goes, when? And there are the vendors. There is lots to consider and often emotions are running high, but don't worry we've got you covered.