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Wedding Planning
This topic is for questions about planning an upcoming wedding or questions about ideas for weddings or wedding related issues. It could include questions about styles of weddings, budget weddings, planning weddings, and themed weddings, along with questions concerning more specific issues, i.e. dresses or flowers.
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Whos responsibility is it to pay for wedding decorations?
It does not matter who pays for the wedding decorations now days. Back in the day it was the parents of the bride who paid for most of the stuff besides the rehearsal dinner that was paid by the grooms family.
Are strapless wedding gowns allowed in the catholic ceremony?
God bless you for being so concerned about proper attire around the blessed sacrament at a Catholic ceremony or mass. This question is something that my fiance and I recently had discussed since most dresses now-a-days are somewhat revealing of the shoulders and bosom. From the Church's perspective, it is is largely up to the bishop of the diocese to set these types of ordinances. Beyond that, some priests are very particular about how people dress when going to high mass. For example, in Rome, the Pope has said that in St. Peter's Basilica, no one is to bear their shoulders or wear shorts. If your ceremony was there, you'd have to go with appropriate attire. Essentially anything that doesn't reveal too much or make the wife-to-be look like a sex object are typically going to be OK. But like I said, your best answer is to talk to the priest marrying you.
Each case is different. Some families are poor and might need help.
Does groom have to give best man a gift?
It is customary for the Groom to give his Best Man and all his groomsmen gifts. For your Best Man, something a bit more expensive and personal . If you have more groomsmen, something simple like an engraveable money clip is fine. And if you are having a formal wedding with a rehearsal dinner, the Groom's parents or yourself generally pay for that .
What does an invitation card usually say?
In short terms, invitations usually have a friendly greeting, following into the announcement of [groom] and [bride] being wed on [date & time] at the [place of event]. Some people add little memos at the end such as "gifts will be greatly appreciated" or "I hope to see you there!" I'm only 18, but I've decided to be a wedding planner, so I've looked up a lot of pre-made invitation lines. That's another easy option, is to google different invitations for an idea of what they say and what manner it is put in.
Who gives the bride away when there is a father and a stepfather?
- 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.
What gift should the groom send the bride on the morning of the wedding?
That depends on the bride.
If you, (I assume you are the groom), really know and love her, you will know her personality, correct?
If you need an idea, a giant bouquet of her favorite flowers might be a good idea, complete with a handwritten letter filled with your own loving words.
Or, maybe a piece of jewelry, like a necklace (not a ring!), that would match her wedding dress to wear at the ceremony.
What do you do if the father of the bride refuses to agree to give the brides hand in marriage?
* The father is obviously making a statement he may feel you are too young to get married or has other reasons. If you are not a minor then you have the right to make your own choice. If you are going ahead with the wedding ask your father one more time and if he still refuses then you can have an uncle or a brother give you away during your wedding day..
Is it okay to miss a wedding rehearsal?
Sure, it's fine... provided you aren't the groom, bride or officiant.
- It does not really matter whether it is the groom or bride's parents who call. In many cases the groom's parents call, but, etiquette does not dictate this.
Should the groom get drunk at the wedding reception?
NO! you don't want to ruin your wedding for the bride and for everyone else just because you decided to get drunk...
it could end badly..
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When attending a wedding do you put name on outside of envelope?
If the envelope stays BLANK, then anyone can take that envelope. Write the
names of both Bride and Groom on envelope...i.e: "Mr. and Mrs. Smith"
Answer:Yes. You should put the name of the addressee/s in the envelope. If the envelope is intended to be sent through mail, you should also include the complete address. You can Google wedding envelopes or wedding etiquette online. A list of wedding envelope etiquette tips are there to help you in addressing your wedding envelopes. For more wedding envelope tips, you can check the link I added below.Diane Keaton's Mother of the Bride Dress in Father of the bride?
Diane Keaton wore a famous Mother of the Bride dress in the movie "Father of the Bride". This dress is available at several retail stores including Macy's.
If you order your wedding dress how long does it take to come in?
This will vary; however here is a trick I learned. NEVER tell the bridal store your real wedding date. Say at least one month earlier; this way your dress will arrive on time. In my experience over the years, everybody's dresses always show up within days of the wedding - leaving little time for alterations and lots of headaches. Give yourself this gift of time!
Bad luck to wear promise ring on ring finger?
No, it's not. A promise ring is meant to be a ring before your engagement ring, so it makes sense to wear it on your left hand ring finger. It is a way of saying that your taken, without actually being engaged.
What are the working hours of a wedding planner?
You can make your office hours regular, something like 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or 7 is even better. However, typically in addition to that, they have hours like on-call doctors. Consider yourself an on-call advisor as well as planner. That is if you want to be the best and you want to be referred to new customer by the old ones.
When the maid of honor lives far away?
- The bride asks the her best friend to be Maid of Honor (which is an honor) and the Bridesmaids are her other friends. If you cannot travel to the wedding for reasons of your own then you should let the bride know immediately by phoning her. This will give her a chance to choose someone else. If you have decided to go to your friends wedding and be her Matron of Honor then you should try to spend at least 5 days (including the wedding day) so you can help her. Maids of Honor are like 'Maids in waiting' and they are there to help the bride get through her wedding day and tend to her needs.
When does the bride and groom dance?
The bride and groom traditionally dance the bridal waltz at the reception.
Timing for the dance varies incredibly. Most couples dance after speeches and cutting of the cake. It also happens:- as soon as they walk into the reception, after the entree, before the speeches, outside the church, toward the end of the night(this is generally to make guests stay longer), and pretty much anywhere else you can imagine...
The most common is after the wedding cake cutting.
Why can't we choose our own wedding songs to be played on our wedding day?
You should choose your own wedding songs, don't let anyone else choose for you, this is your wedding and the songs should be ones YOU want to listen to.
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I beg to differ. First, the " " below is very accurate. I say this as a Catholic Organist who has played for literally hundreds of weddings.
If the music you chose is not appropriate for a Catholic/Christian liturgy, it could be disallowed. Some of the requests I have received over the years have been truly appalling. In addition, some churches do not allow pieces from the secular (i.e. non-sacred) domain to enter the liturgy. This includes the "Wedding March" that many people think of ("Here comes the bride....") It's from an opera. Note that I said "some churches." It's the Director of Liturgical Music that ultimately makes such decisions, and there are conservative musicians, and liberal musicians.
Ultimately, when I have been hit with a request for music from a hit Broadway Production, I can usually guide the couple to something more appropriate, and if not, as much as I hate it, the axe falls.
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In Catholic churches you are allowed to choose the music that will be played in the church during your wedding provided you pass it by the priest or delegated coordinator and provided the music is liturgical and fitting for the ceremony. Organ music, some even considered Classical Music, was written or used for such services and is perfect for the event if you have a good organist. Polyphonic and Soloists are often hired to sing liturgical songs (Ave Marias and such). Usually, the following times can be filled with song:- The Procession (often people choose the Wedding March)
- The Offertory (often people choose a polyphonic piece or hire a soloist)
- After the Consecration (often an organ piece)
- The Communion (Organ/Polyphony or soloist)
- The Recessional (often a triumphant organ piece)
In modern churches where a variety of instruments have become established, there may be different selections of music. However, for sheer grandeur and sublimity, nothing beats hiring a classically trained soloist and/or organist - getting a polyphonic choir would be a feat in itself. If you have not been permitted to choose the music for your wedding, you can always ask why - perhaps you have chosen songs or instruments that are not acceptable to the liturgical event.
Catholic couples can choose any songs or music they want played at the reception.
Can you be your own maid of honor in your wedding?
* No, you cannot be your own Maid of Honor at your wedding. Not all weddings have a Maid of Honor or Bridesmaids and keep it simple and the bride may just walk down the aisle on her father's arm which is still a traditional way of getting married. A Maid of Honor is to tend to the needs of the bride.
How do you address envelope for woman her young son and her boyfriend at the same address?
- Addressing an envelop to a woman with a boyfriend and young son: Just address the envelope to: Ms. Jane Doe & Mr. John Doe (if the young son is in their teens, but not necessary if they are a minor) & Mr. John Smith. So the envelope may read: Ms. Jane Doe & Mr. John Smith.
