Monday, October 31, 2011

Wedding Notes: Thoughts on Wedding Etiquette

We know that nothing stays the same, not even wedding etiquette.  With friends and families scattered across continents, a number of beautiful and time-honored marriage "rules" have had to adapt to a new society.

Today, a busy guest is more likely to fill in a pre-printed response card than to send a hand written response to a wedding invitation.  Members of the wedding party are apt to find details of the rehearsal dinner posted on the wedding website or sent directly to their email. 

DOes this mean that traditional etiquette is as outmoded as the eight-track tape?  Definitely not! This is especially true if the wedding is a formal affair.  A church ceremony black tie reception and 200 guests still demands that attention to be paid to protocol.  Our experienced consultants can be your best resource for doing the "right" thing.  

What has not changed is that whatever rules the bride chooses to follow will be largely a matter of good sense, courtesy, and practicality.

Lacey Brown
Elegant Beginnings
www.elegant-beginnings.com