Posts Tagged ‘Wedding Etiquette’
Wedding Etiquette Q&A
Wedding season is upon us, and at Destination I Do we know there is no shortage of questions surrounding wedding etiquette. Whether you are the couple or the guest we answer some of your burning questions! Answering Couples’ Questions I’ve already written lots of thank you notes for my bridal shower. Do I need to…
Read MoreRSVPs, Attire, Menus & More
Everything from not hearing if your guest is a “yay” or “nay” and travel logistics to overtly flirtatious groomsmen and attire outrage is covered in this issue’s Adventures in Etiquette. Below, we unpack how to navigate these sometimes treacherous situations and make it down the aisle unscathed and a little bit wiser. 1. My RSVP deadline…
Read More5 Wedding Etiquette Questions
When one approaches their wedding, a myriad of situations could occur that cause you to ponder, “What is the right thing to do?” A few couples have answered five wedding etiquette questions and shared some of the challenges they have encountered as they try to avoid etiquette “landmines.” 1. My best…
Read MoreA Guest-Friendly Destination Wedding
When you decided to have a destination wedding, you probably considered how your guests would react. You want them to share in your joy on a day you’ll never forget in the perfect location. However, your guests probably have opinions about the destination, ranging from those who are excited to travel to those who are…
Read MoreParis Wedding Inspiration
We are in the heart of our Destination: Paris week, so today’s post is dedicated to what we love most – beautiful inspiration! It’s no surprise that France and the City of Love have served as the inspo behind a handful of past photoshoots we’ve featured. Below, you’ll find three very different fashion shoots, so…
Read MoreDestination Wedding Gift Etiquette
1. I’ve been to a handful of destination weddings and some couples registered and some didn’t. Now that I’m planning my own destination wedding, is it appropriate for us to create a traditional gift registry? A traditional gift registry is perfectly acceptable for destination weddings, as well as traditional weddings. It can be a helpful…
Read MoreEtiquette: Guest Guidelines
Attending a wedding today comes with a new set of etiquette rules. From social media and technology emerging as part of any special event (selfies and GoPro’s oh, my!), to ditching old traditions like how long you have to send a gift, guests have their own list of social graces to obey. Here is a…
Read MoreImportant Digital Etiquette
It’s an all too familiar scene: The groom trying to watch his bride approach in this once-in-a-lifetime event, foiled by guests leaning into the aisle with their smart phones who are trying to capture the same moment. Then the bride and groom relive this digital horror when their wedding proofs come in and 90 percent…
Read MoreEtiquette: Financing Frustrations II
Clear communication early in the wedding planning process about financial responsibilities with all of the stakeholders is the key to preventing stressful relationships later on. The best way to avoid disappointments, misunderstandings and frayed relationships is to clearly define expectations and financial commitments before issues ensue. Q: My parents graciously offered to help pay for…
Read MoreEtiquette: Financing Frustrations
When boundaries are blurred about who will be responsible for the expenses involved, the finances of weddings can become a stress to all of the family and friends participating. The best way to avoid disappointments, misunderstandings and frayed relationships is to communicate clearly ahead of time with all of the stakeholders. Q: My family and…
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