As a bride-to-be, you may be nervous about making sure that your wedding guests are well-fed and properly entertained. You may also be anxious about the final cost of your wedding, and how to draw up the final invitation list. You may also have little idea of what it means to demonstrate proper manners at your wedding. Here are the top ten etiquette no-nos to avoid at all costs:
Don’t Demand Cash
It is considered to be exceedingly rude to request “cash only gifts" on your wedding invitation. You should leave gift-giving up to the discretion of your guests.
Don’t Advertise Your Bridal Registry
Avoid putting bridal registry information on your invitation. That information should be conveyed by word of mouth, preferably by your friends and family members.
Don’t Open Your Gifts at the Reception
You’ll have to devote time after the honeymoon to opening all those bridal presents. You shouldn’t have time at the reception to engage in this sort of thing.
Don’t Forget to Send Thank You Notes
If a bride fails to send thank you notes for gifts she received on her wedding day, it will be remembered for years to come.
Don’t Be Vague in Your Thank You Notes
It’s up to you to keep track of who gave you what and thank them accordingly.
Don’t Change Your Wedding Date at the Last Minute
If you do have to change the date, you’ll have to send all your guests new invitations. Pluse it throws off your planners for your California wedding package .
Don’t Publicly Blame the Groom
If there’s a glitch, such as a date change, do not publicly blame the groom for the problem.
Don’t Wear a Veil If It’s Your Second Time Around
Veils are inappropriate for a second wedding. So is a dress with a train or a bouquet of orange blossoms. Do research on second marriage wedding dresses.
Don’t Force Your Parents to Pay for a Second Wedding
Their only financial obligation is for the first one. The second time, you’re on your own.
Don’t Invite an Ex Unless You’re on Good Terms
You are under no obligation to invite your ex-husband to your impending nuptials, especially if you still don’t get along.
Article by Michelle O’Connor of Imperial Beach Wedding
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