Have you ever wonder how important wedding etiquette is? It can be very important to some. However, you should know that you can often make up your own rules. It’s your wedding and you can do think however you would like.
For those who do want to follow proper etiquette here are some answers to common questions.
Who Pays For What?
This is a big question. With the cost of a wedding so high many people often have to take part of the cost of a wedding. Now of days your going to have to sit down and think about who will contribute to the cost and how much that cost will be.
This will ultimately be up to you as a couple and your families.
When Do I Announce My Engagement?
You announce your engagement to both families as soon as possible. In the local newspaper you usually announce it no more than one year before the wedding. Check guidelines for your local paper.
When Do I Open The Gifts?
Typically you open the gifts later. You don’t need to open them in front of your guests. In fact, it is often considered wrong to do so.
Do I Take My Fathers Right Arm Or Left?
When you are walking down the aisle you should take your father left arm.
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