Things You Should Know About Bridal Etiquette When Sending Invitations

by Daisy Emert⁽¹¹⁾

There are many aspects of bridal etiquette to consider while preparing a wedding. Many are basic etiquette questions and the answers are timeless regardless of the generations. However, modern-day brides may be confronted with a few tricky situations. A few tips can go a long way in making the days before your wedding as comfortable and stress-free as possible.

Every bride should read, "Something New, Wedding Etiquette for Rule Breakers, Traditionalists, and Everyone in Between," by Elise Mac Adam, (Simon Spotlight Entertainment, 2008) for a complete wedding etiquette guide. Wording invitations for an extended family to what is acceptable in a reception line are questions that most brides have. Just a few of the questions include:

Do You Send Invitations To Co-Workers and Bosses?

The answer to this question depends on a few different factors. If you're having a large wedding then inviting your immediate co-workers and bosses is appropriate. Also, if you work in a small office, you may want to invite them as well. However, for small weddings, especially when you're working with a tight budget, unless you have co-workers and bosses that are close friends, the answer to this question would probably be "no".

Inviting Plus Ones

If the relative or close friend is engaged to be married, it is acceptable to invite their fiance or live-in partner. If the one you are inviting is only dating, you may specify the "no-date" rule for the event. However, you must be consistent and communicate it to all single guests.

Inviting Young Children

Most children under five years old are bored at weddings. Anna Post, author of "Emily Post's Wedding Parties," (Collins; 2007), suggests letting your invitations word this preference. If friends or family have older children as well as younger children, they should have ample time to hire a sitter.

Your Family Is Vegetarian - His Family Is Not

What to serve at a wedding dinner or reception must be decided early in the planning stages. Your wedding is not the time to try to convert people to your way of thinking. However, you can be neutral and serve items that fit both types of diets, such as a non-meat pasta with a choice of vegetables, or even tofu. You should also serve non-vegetarian entrees so everyone has a selection.

Who Pays For The Wedding

In today's world, most working brides and grooms pay for their own expenses, especially if they live on their own. Bridal etiquette traditionally states that younger couples have the bulk of the expense fall on the bride's parents while the reception expenses fall on the groom's parents. Every situation is different and should be handled on its own merits.

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Article submitted Saturday, January 21, 2012 & read 4 times.

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