Q: When should invitations and announcements be ordered?
A: Approximately two months prior to the wedding. |
Q: When should announcements be mailed?
A: Approximately a day or two following the wedding. |
Q: May guests be invited to the reception and not the wedding.
A: Yes, if the ceremony is to be attended by only relatives and close friends. |
Q: Who provides the wedding and reception?
A: The parents of the bride. |
Q: If the bride's parents are divorced, who handles the plans for wedding?
A: The bride's mother. |
Q: What does the bride give the bridesmaids?
A: A small, lasting gift - such as a piece of jewelry. |
Q: What does the groom present to his ushers?
A: Gloves, ties and boutonnieres. |
Q: Who provides the corsages for the bride and mothers?
A: The groom. |
Q: What does the groom present to his bride as a gift?
A: A personal gift such as jewelry. |
Q: How many ushers are needed?
A: One usher per 50 guests. |
Q: Where can receptions be held?
A: The bride's home, the home of a friend, hotel or club. |
Q: Where does the bride sit at the Bride's Table?
A: Always on the groom's right. |
Q: Do parents have to sit at the Brides Table?
A: No, they may have their own table. |
Q: Who gives the first toast to the bride?
A: The best man. |
Q: Which side of the church is reserved for the bride's family and friends?
A: The left is for the bride, the right is for the groom. |
Q: Can a home wedding be as formal as a church wedding?
A: Yes, but there are usually not as many attendants. |
Q: Who cuts the first piece of cake?
A: The bride with the groom's right hand over hers. They then break the slice and eat it together. |
Q: How does the reception dance start?
A: The bride and groom should be honored with the first dance. |
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