Muncie Weddings » Wedding Etiquette

What is a bridesmaid?

admin — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 13:57:05 +0000

A bridesmaid is first and foremost someone who the bride wants to be a part of her wedding. Perhaps she is a sister, or a very close friend; her friendship and support of the marriage is meaningful.

More than that, a bridesmaid and/or maid-of-honor serves a practical purpose. During the hectic time of planning a wedding, she is a confidant, advice giver, doer of menial tasks, errand runner and more. A bride should have at least one bridesmaid (preferably the maid-of-honor) who is reliable, cheerfully helpful, organized, and who lives close to the bride.

Toasting: Tips for the Maid of Honor

admin — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:16:28 +0000

Today’s maid of honor steals the spotlight from the best man to dazzle the crowd with a toast of her own.

Maid of honor, we salute your decision to grab the microphone from the best man at toasting time. After all, your inspiring words need to be heard, too. Here’s your complete guide to the maid of honor’s toast — what to say, when to say it, and how to get rid of those nervous butterflies.

The 10 Biggest Wedding Etiquette Myths Ever

admin — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 20:44:20 +0000

There’s plenty of wedding planning guidance available to the first-time bride and groom, but it’s not always good advice you can count on. In fact, a lot of it isn’t even true.

“Myth #1: A bride and groom have one year to send out their thank-you notes to guests.”

What are the Biggest Guest Gifting Mistakes?

admin — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 03:14:38 +0000

Do you know someone who’s getting married? Before you run out and buy them a gift, realize certain rules and etiquette apply. No matter how well you know someone, it’s better to keep it formal then risk hurting someone’s feelings.

A Library of Wedding Readings

admin — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 02:52:02 +0000

If you’re looking for a wedding reading, start with this library of wedding readings. There’s sure to be the right one for you, whether you’re looking for classic and traditional to unusual and unique. Sources range from the Bible to fiction and poetry.

10 Tips on Registering for Wedding Gifts

admin — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:24:24 +0000

Gift giving is a way for guests to celebrate your wedding and to help you stock your new home. Here’s what to keep in mind when making your bridal registry.

What are you waiting for? Registering for wedding gifts should be one of the first tasks you tackle when you get engaged.

Can brides ask their bridesmaids to alter their appearance?

admin — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 04:00:56 +0000

When you think about who you’d like to include in your bridal party, remember that you’re choosing your friends as they are. You can’t force people to adopt different grooming habits, such as shaving, tanning, cutting their hair or changing their hair color, just for your wedding day.

Do I have to send someone a wedding invitation if I sent them a save-the-date?

admin — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 01:59:58 +0000

It’s an absolute must to send a wedding invitation to anyone who received a save-the-date announcement. There’s a clear expectation when a save-the-date card is received that an invitation will follow; failing to send one is essentially the same as uninviting a guest—which is unacceptable.

About the Groom

admin — Fri, 15 May 2009 22:02:09 +0000

A wedding day is suppose to be for the bride, so the groom is told. However, what grooms have to remember is that this is their day just as much as it is the brides day. That being said, today we are going to talk about a few tips that a groom should keep in mind. By following these tips, not only will it show that he actually cares about the wedding, but he will have a lot more fun at the wedding as a whole. There is more to a wedding for a groom than just the groom’s cake!

Who Pays for What?

admin — Tue, 12 May 2009 12:41:19 +0000

Working out a budget for your wedding is one of the first things that should be done, once the date is set. Will the ceremony be formal, semiformal or informal? A formal wedding, of course, will be the most expensive and the informal, the least. Nothing is set in concrete. Who pays for what? Unlike a decade ago, the lines are no longer rigidly drawn. The burden of paying for the wedding has shifted in recent years from the shoulders of the father of the bride, to include the groom’s family. Also, with many couples marrying later and having money of their own, they are sharing in the expenses.