#wedding-etiquette tag

2 weeks ago

Miss Manners: We're the bride's parents, and we're getting stiffed

Prioritize inviting people important to each family over lavish expenses; allocate guest lists by family importance rather than by who pays, considering family sizes.

2 weeks ago

I've been a bridesmaid over 125 times. Here are 10 common mistakes I see wedding parties make.

Over a decade ago, I started my business, Bridesmaid for Hire, as a way to support people during the stressful and exciting moments of their wedding. A lot of my clients have other people in their bridal party, so it's my job to help everyone else do what they're supposed to without any of the drama, headaches, or arguments that often occur.

Relationships

Dear Abby: Mr. Cheapo is getting married, and his wedding plan is ludicrous

Herb's insistence on guests paying for their meals signals poor wedding etiquette and may lead to future relationship problems.

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Miss Manners: The rich bride acted like she was doing us a favor

Destination weddings can place a financial burden on guests despite the couple's intentions to save money.

Dear Abby: They didn't make the cut for our wedding, and now things are awkward

You are not obligated to invite this couple to your wedding. Write them a sweet note explaining that you are sorry you won't be able to attend because you will be on your honeymoon at that time.

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fromIndependent

30 things wedding guests secretly hate - 'When people put in the invitation they want cash as a gift, it just doesn't bode well'

Guests often feel neglected during weddings due to a lack of consideration for their preferences.

#rsvp

fromBuzzFeed

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People Are Calling Out The "Rudest" Things You Should Never, EVER Do At A Wedding

3 months ago

Food & drink

10 mistakes guests should never make at weddings, according to etiquette experts

fromBuzzFeed

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People Are Calling Out The "Rudest" Things You Should Never, EVER Do At A Wedding

3 months ago

Food & drink

10 mistakes guests should never make at weddings, according to etiquette experts

Help! I Can Afford My Best Friend's Destination Wedding. But There's Another Reason I Really Don't Want to Be There.

There's no obligation to attend an expensive destination wedding, even for close friends.

#gift-registry

2 months ago

NYC parents

Miss Manners: My fiance's family is upset about the wedding gift situation

Privacy professionals

Miss Manners: I don't want to sound so curt when they ask about wedding gifts

2 months ago

NYC parents

Miss Manners: My fiance's family is upset about the wedding gift situation

Privacy professionals

Miss Manners: I don't want to sound so curt when they ask about wedding gifts

'Embarrassing' wedding guests pull 'some trashy s-t' that happens more than you'd expect

Greedy family members can spoil joyful wedding events by taking home food meant for guests.

Food & drink

fromNew York Post

These are the unwritten rules of being a wedding guest, according to experts: 'People don't realize how much depends on this'

Being a considerate wedding guest requires mindfulness from RSVPs to drinking responsibly and understanding the couple's wishes on guest invitations.

Fashion & style

Wedding season has arrived. Here are some dos and don'ts for being a good guest.

Being a good wedding guest involves timely RSVPs, respecting invitation rules, and thoughtfully considering gifts.

Food & drink

fromBuzzFeed

13 Weddings That Were Nothing Short Of T-A-C-K-Y And T-R-A-S-H-Y

Weddings can often feature unfortunate and tasteless experiences, from endless speeches to inadequate food and poor entertainment.

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fromNew York Post

Bride sparks fierce debate over wedding gifts: Wouldn't show up 'empty handed'

There's a debate about whether or not it's necessary to give a wedding gift when attending.

Many social media users emphasize the importance of common courtesy and wedding etiquette.

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