wedding jewelry & wedding etiquette
If you are a traditionalist, opt for a classic inscription inside your wedding jewelry. The most traditional thing to engrave in wedding bands is the initials of the couple and the wedding date. Each ring should bear the spouse’s initials first. In other words, if Susan Howard married Richard Jones on June 29, 2011, the [...]
No one means to irritate their wedding guests, but sometimes well-meaning couples make mistakes that end up offending their family and friends. It is such a shame, because normally the bride and groom had only the best intentions when they made their error. Avoid this problem by learning about these etiquette mistakes which are sure [...]
At nearly every wedding, the father of the bride, best man, and groom say a few words during the reception. Often other key members of the wedding will also give short speeches, such as the father of the groom and the maid of honor. While it is not strictly necessary, many brides also give a [...]
If there is one thing to keep in mind when dressing for a church wedding, it should be respect. Whether you follow the same religion as the bride and groom, a different religion, or no religion at all, your attire for the ceremony should show respect for the house of worship, and by extension, the [...]
It is not too often that you turn on the news and hear an uplifting story, but there is a great one in the news right now. A non-profit organization called Brides Across America has teamed up with bridal salons and wedding designers to give free bridal gowns to military brides, helping them to have [...]
When most brides begin planning their wedding ensemble, they focus on the outside, like the wedding gown, the veil, the wedding jewelry, and so on. Obviously these are very important parts of the wedding day look (and besides, who doesn’t love shopping for a gorgeous gown and fabulous wedding jewelry?), and will set the tone [...]
Wedding favors are a wonderful way to thank your guests for coming to your wedding. There are many terrific options for favors, but some of the most fun are those which are personalized. Besides, your guests will be dressed to the nines in their swankiest clothing and best wedding jewelry – it is the [...]
For most mothers, the time when their daughter becomes engaged is a very exciting time. It may also be a bit bittersweet to see your little girl all grown up, although it is important to make sure that those feelings do not overshadow your joy. Planning a wedding with your daughter can be a marvelous [...]
Not everyone finds their Prince Charming the first time, or even the second time. For some women, three is a lucky number, and husband number three is the perfect man. Just as there is special etiquette for second weddings, third time brides will have their own set of rules to keep in mind. This is [...]
Many things about a wedding are a matter of taste, such as your bridal gown, wedding jewelry, centerpieces, and music. Some things, however, are very clearly defined by traditional wedding etiquette, and to deviate from the expected is to risk offending many people. Invitations definitely fall into the category of being ruled by etiquette, but [...]
