Something Blue Book» wedding questions http://somethingbluebook.com Online Bride's Guide for Everything you Need to Plan your Wedding! Tue, 01 May 2012 23:19:01 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 How is your wedding etiquette? http://somethingbluebook.com/04/how-is-your-wedding-etiquette/ http://somethingbluebook.com/04/how-is-your-wedding-etiquette/#comments Thu, 30 Apr 2009 01:57:36 +0000 Admin http://somethingbluebook.com/?p=605 This quiz tests your knowledge on some basic wedding etiquette every bride (and groom) should know! Let’s see how polite you are…

 

Should you list where you are registered on your wedding invitations?



Is it okay to have a cash bar?



Is it acceptable to send the same thank you card to each person who sent you a wedding gift?



How long should wedding guests have to wait for the arrival of the bride and groom at the reception?




Should you make all the lodging accomodations for your guests at a 5-star hotel?



If the wedding is called off, do you return the gifts?



Do you have to invite children to the wedding?



Invite your guest's partner if they are...







]]> http://somethingbluebook.com/04/how-is-your-wedding-etiquette/feed/ 2 Liquor or No Liquor? http://somethingbluebook.com/04/april-2009-ask-tinka/ http://somethingbluebook.com/04/april-2009-ask-tinka/#comments Wed, 15 Apr 2009 21:49:27 +0000 Admin http://somethingbluebook.com/?p=595 I am currently planning my wedding, and we are trying to make a decision about whether or not to serve liquor at the reception. My family is for it and claims weddings are boring without it, but my fiance’s family is totally against it. We are paying for the wedding ourselves so whatever my fiance and I decide will go. I just don’t want to anger either side.
-Heather

 

Dear Heather,
I am always all for doing whatever is going to make you and your fiance happy on your wedding day. However, you should always show your guests respect. In other words, do what makes you happy without horribly offending your family. I would suggest completely eliminating liquor. You can serve champagne with the toasts and then maybe offer beer and wine. Also offer cider or something similar to those who do not wish to drink. This way, those who want to drink will (in moderation) and those that are against drinking don’t have to.

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In your article you said to register for items that vary in price…….My boyfriend and me are registered for some luggage that costs over $300…..is that too high?? Should we take it off of the registry?? We don’t want to be rude but we really want it!!

Thanks,
Jessie

Dear Jessie,
It is perfectly fine to register for something such as luggage even if it is a bit expensive. People may want to spend that amount on you! Or a group of people may want to pull their money together to get you an expensive gift. Just make sure all of your items are not high in price and avoid adding something unnecessary AND expensive on your registry!

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Wedding etiquette has changed so much over the years that we often receive questions about proper manners for a modern wedding. A lot of these questions are on the subject of wedding registries. Do you have questions about registering for your wedding? Well, you came to the right place!

Why should I have a wedding registry? Some people think it’s “rude” to have a wedding registry. But it is absolutely not. A wedding registry allows people that are already planning on buying you a gift to see what you need. It also limits the number of duplicate gifts received. Do you really want four can openers and six toasters??

When should I register? We suggest registering about 6 months before your wedding date. The latest we suggest completing your registry is 3 months before your big day.

Where should I register? Choose between one and three stores that have wedding registries and that are accessible to your guests.

What should I register for? Register for items you need for your home. Make sure you register for items that vary in price. The amount of items you should register for will depend on the number of guests invited to your wedding. You do not want to register for too many items because you might end up not getting the things you really want.

How do I let people know where I am registered? It is considered improper etiquette to have your registry on your invitations… but there are other ways to let people know where you are registered. Have the hosts to any wedding showers you are having put your registry information on the shower invitations. Let your family know where you are registered so they can pass on the information if someone asks about getting you a gift. The best way to let people know about your registry is to have a wedding website that links to the registry. Then, you can print the URL on your invitations!

Any other wedding registry questions? Ask us now!

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