There are many things that can be written in a wedding card from parents of the bride. The letter should include well wishes for the marriage.
No they just give them a big wedding gift
You would send the card to the bride's parents home. It would be addressed: Mr. & Mrs. John Doe (newly married couple) c/o Mr. & Mrs. Joe Smith (bride's parents name) (Bride's parent's address.)
It is nice to write what you wish for the bride and groom. This can include bible verses, quotes and your own personal thoughts.
It is considered polite to address a wedding card to both people who were married.
When you receive the wedding invitation there should be a small card in a small envelope with the address of the bride or groom's parents name or, in some cases either the bride to be or the groom to be. In the small card you tick off if you are coming and if you are bringing your girlfriend; wife or a guest. The envelope should have a stamp already on it and you just have to mail it out.
Most brides do not open their gifts at the wedding reception and some brides may have a 'gift opening' at the bride's parent's home. The gifts are piled near her and her maid of honor hands her the gifts; once the gift is opened it is up to the maid of honor to write in each card what that guest gave the bride and groom for a gift.
A Kitchen Tea is a small bridal shower that gives the bridesmaids and/or the families of the bride and groom a chance to have a more intimate shower for the bride. It is usually small, consisting of the bridesmaids, the bride and/or groom's immediate family, close friends of the bride and groom, or the whole wedding party. It is not normal for all groups to be included. The purpose of a kitchen tea is to give the bride small things that she may not have received at the main bridal shower. With this being said, treat your card just like a bridal shower card and offer the bride your heart felt congratulations and well wishes. There is no need for a long verse, but a short line of sincerity will be appreciated by the bride.
* No, the host is giving the wedding shower for the bride and the bride is the only one that should receive a gift. If you are the bride and feel you want to give them something then send flowers or send a thank you card to show your appreciation.
Planning for the wedding needs to be meticulously done so that the special day is perfect. One of the most important things is setting the budget. Traditionally the bride's family bears the expenses for the wedding and the groom's family pays for the rehearsal dinner. In current times with the couples earning, they share most of the expenses. It would be best if the couple speak with both families and decide on who will pay for what. There is one aspect of tradition which still holds well, the bride buys the groom's ring and the groom buys the bride's ring.Once the wedding date and location has been decided it is considered good practice to send out a "save the date" card to the guests. In this busy world an advance notice is good. The card needs to be simple with just the names of the couple and the date, time and location of the wedding. Care needs to be taken that everyone who receives a "save the date" card is sure to receive a wedding invitation.The wedding invitations usually are issued by the parents who would be paying for the wedding. But again, if the bride and groom think otherwise and it is agreeable by the parents, both sets of parents can be included in the invite.Money should never be asked for as gift on the invitation. If at all the bride and groom feel money would be the most appropriate gift they could get, this should be let known through word of mouth.The most important people at the wedding include the bride, the groom, the bride's parents, the groom's parents, the maid of honor, the best man, the bridesmaid, the groomsmen, flower girls the ring bearer and of course the guests. Each of them has a role to play and they need to follow certain etiquette.
* Social etiquette is to respond to the card and stamped envelope as to whether you and your spouse are attending the wedding, but, if one is away and can't respond it's best to phone the person. Remember, at a reception the Bride/Groom has to pay per place setting so it's important to know how many people are attending the wedding reception.
A gift is not required, but a nice card should be sent.
When you go to a Bridal Shower then you give a gift and it's not considered a wedding gift. The Bridal Shower is a celebration for the Bride-to-be. Yes, you would place money in the wedding card box at the reception. Only put the money in that you can afford because the bride and groom should appreciate any amount.