Articles tagged: "wedding etiquette"

1: Planning for the Honeymoon of Your Dreams

The location and duration of a honeymoon depend upon the bridegroom 's finances, his business responsibilities, and the personal preferences of his bride and himself. The majority of newly-married couples spend a week or a fortnight on their honeymoon.

2: Wedding Gift Etiquette -- Important Dos and Don'ts

For persons with a large circle of friends, wedding presents may become something of a tax, but everyone naturally wishes to reciprocate the courtesy of an invitation by sending the bride a gift. The cost will depend on the circumstances of the donor, and the degree of intimacy.

3: Jewish Marriage Traditions Explained

There are many important traditions that contribute to a perfect Jewish wedding. This article explains these important components and why they are such necessities to the perfect ceremony.

4: How to Assemble the Bridal Trousseau

The word trousseau derives from the French trousse, and refers to the bundle which the bride took to her new home in olden times. It now means the bride 's outfit of lingerie, clothes, jewelry and so on, part of which will be subscribed as gifts by friends, the balance being bought by the bride herself.

5: Guide to Etiquette for the Engagement

There are many aspects to an engagement. However, as outlined below, the three main aspects are the announcement, the engagement party and the ring.

6: Gifts vs. Cash -- Wedding Etiquette Q&A

Q: My daughter is getting married in October 2008. Her and her fiance have everything they need for their home. Is it okay to ask for money instead of a gift? If it is okay, how do we word this? stumped in texasAnswers below:JW stated: :My advice for money hungry: "No, it is not okay to ask