Wedding Etiquette for Dummies
The right way to do everything before you say "I do"
Planning a wedding should be fun, exciting, and worry-free — but most brides, grooms, and their families run into sticky situations that aren't so black and white. Whether it's deciding how to handle divorced parents, dealing with bickering bridesmaids, or anything in between, Wedding Etiquette For Dummies gives you the tactful, proper way to handle any situation without losing your cool.
Engage in wedding etiquette from the start —find out how to announce your engagement with elegance, decide who will pay for what, and wisely select your wedding party
Understand ceremony protocol — discover helpful guidance on setting?the date, choosing a site, working with an officiant, and personalizing the ceremony to reflect your style
Perfect your reception plans — find tips on selecting a location, working with your reception manager, putting together a seating chart, choosing a menu, and presenting proper favors
Manage details with your manners intact — get advice on choosing wedding attire, composing your wedding invitations and announcements, and registering for gifts
Behave on the big day and beyond — use practical information on how to tactfully greet guests, move through the processional and recessional, celebrate with class at your reception, write thank-you notes, and handle unexpected situations
Open the book and find:
Suggested wording for announcements and invitations
Guidance on writing your own vows
Etiquette for a variety of ceremony styles, from religious to civil and beyond
Tips on appropriately assembling your guest list
Rules for festivities before the wedding
Advice on working well with wedding vendors and planners
Special considerations for getting married the second time around
Wedding Etiquette for Dummies
The right way to do everything before you say "I do"
Planning a wedding should be fun, exciting, and worry-free — but most brides, grooms, and their families run into sticky situations that aren't so black and white. Whether it's deciding how to handle divorced parents, dealing with bickering bridesmaids, or anything in between, Wedding Etiquette For Dummies gives you the tactful, proper way to handle any situation without losing your cool.
Engage in wedding etiquette from the start —find out how to announce your engagement with elegance, decide who will pay for what, and wisely select your wedding party
Understand ceremony protocol — discover helpful guidance on setting?the date, choosing a site, working with an officiant, and personalizing the ceremony to reflect your style
Perfect your reception plans — find tips on selecting a location, working with your reception manager, putting together a seating chart, choosing a menu, and presenting proper favors
Manage details with your manners intact — get advice on choosing wedding attire, composing your wedding invitations and announcements, and registering for gifts
Behave on the big day and beyond — use practical information on how to tactfully greet guests, move through the processional and recessional, celebrate with class at your reception, write thank-you notes, and handle unexpected situations
Open the book and find:
Suggested wording for announcements and invitations
Guidance on writing your own vows
Etiquette for a variety of ceremony styles, from religious to civil and beyond
Tips on appropriately assembling your guest list
Rules for festivities before the wedding
Advice on working well with wedding vendors and planners
Special considerations for getting married the second time around
Wedding Etiquette For Dummies
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Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780470583524 |
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| Publisher: | Wiley |
| Publication date: | 11/03/2009 |
| Series: | For Dummies Books |
| Sold by: | JOHN WILEY & SONS |
| Format: | eBook |
| Pages: | 288 |
| File size: | 2 MB |