"Wow! This is it. The big event. I've got so much to do and so little time in which to do it. I'm so excited but I want to do things the right way".
If you've used those words or maybe some very similar ones, then you're not alone. The good news is, we are here to help. Whether or not this is your first marriage everybody needs some assistance and learning what is socially acceptable or the "preferred" way is very important.
My Choice Weddings offers two unique opportunities for you to learn traditional and contemporary wedding etiquette.
A concise etiquette guideline
covering invitations, announcements, attrite,
seating, decorations, second marriages, timing, wedding cakes, gifts,
registry, jewelry, and much moreQ. I've worked in a major fortune 500 company for six years. I've organized all the corporate functions and holiday events for over a thousand employees and clients very successfully. Why would I need to learn wedding etiquette?
A. Planning a wedding, though very festive is completely different from planning a corporate or social event. The rules of ethics are very different and there is so much more to consider. Take the invitation for example. When planning a social event one would typically visit a card store and choose that's appropriate with the season or occasion for the number of guests you'll invite. Choosing wedding invitations require so much more. The color, theme, quantity and style is only the beginning. Knowing what the paper is made from is the difference between your invitations will last for several months or several years. When to send them, how to send them even how to fold them. A properly worded wedding invitation will convey not only convey the style of your wedding (whether it is formal or contemporary etc.) but also courtesy and necessary information. They are your first impression and will go forth as your ambassador of good taste.
Etiquette is the body of rules of social conduct that tells us what our society considers proper and acceptable behavior. These rules allow us to deal more cordially and effectively with our professional and personal relationships. Our knowledge of etiquette allows us to feel more comfortable in most situations. Most of us like to know what is expected of us, and we feel more comfortable when we know we are doing it. While common sense is the foundation of etiquette, courtesy is its' spirit. It is the ingredient that makes for more gracious and rewarding relationships. Courtesy imposes on us a consideration of others.
There are some rules of etiquette that may not be right for a particular situation (when following them may be offensive to a parent or stepparent for example). Our etiquette has evolved over the years and will continue to evolve. Many of the customs that were proper fifty years ago seem quaint and outdated, Likewise many customs that we practice today will be outdated fifty years from now. As old customs become obsolete, new ones are added. Through usage, new customs become a part of our etiquette.