the punishment you can give a bride on her wedding is to ruin her dress or mess up the wedding
we give between $100 and $200
Unless it is the bride and groom putting on their own engagement party then they get the engagement gifts anyway. However, if it is a parent of either side of the family; relative or friend that puts on the part (they are the hostess) you do not give a gift and only need to give the future bride and groom a gift.
The biological father should give the bride away. If the bride is not close to her biological father for reasons between them then she could choose her stepfather to give her away.
bride, groom
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Traditionally no, the mother of the bride does not give a speech at the wedding or at the wedding reception.
Traditionally no. The bride and groom enter as Mr. & Mrs. followed by the wedding party and the parents can follow behind or go ahead and mingle with the guests before the bride and groom enter the wedding reception.
* You could give a wedding gift or, if you choose to give money you would give it to the Bride and Groom and not just the Bride. Generally money is given in the Wedding card, or, some Bride and Groom's have a 'Money Tree.' Give what you can afford and try not to second-guess what others are giving. Family generally will give more money than friends of the Bride and Groom.
A hen party, otherwise known as a bachelorette party, is a party that celebrates a soon to be bride. The party is usually hosted by the bride's female friends and only females attend the party. A person could find ideas for a hen party online by reading a blog about marriage or visiting a site that offers tips on how to throw a party.
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I believe that engagement party speeches should be limited to the Fathers (of Bride firstlt, then Groom) and to the Groom and or the Bride or both if they so wish. This occasion is to enjoy the celebration with family and friends and should not be burdened down with too many or too long winded speeches. Ken