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Organizing a wedding nowadays is really costly. It is always best to speak to your husband to be about the total wedding celebration budget before starting making plans or booking services.
Prior to starting demanding this and that for your wedding day you will need to determine who pays for your wedding day and will cover the biggest proportion of your wedding day budget.
Below are the wedding day etiquette on who pays or should pay for your wedding celebration. This will function as a guide for couples who would like to understand the basic etiquette, who pays for the wedding.
When attending someone’s wedding, some people do not know what they can or cannot do. This is mainly because guests assume that wedding etiquette is reserved for the bride, her groom and their family members. Some form of etiquette is also expected of wedding guests and they should be aware of these rules before they attend any wedding. Behaving in a way that is not expected may not necessarily be punishable but it can be a source of great embarrassment to the wedding couple and their family and this should not be allowed to happen during their most important day. The rules for the guests are much easier to follow and they sometimes come natural to most people. One of the first rules for wedding guests is punctuality. All wedding invitations have the time when a wedding is expected to start and all guests should be seated at least fifteen minutes before then. It is very rude to walk in just when the bride is being walked down the aisle.
Silence is another simple rule to follow at a wedding. The only noise to be heard should be as directed by the presiding official in order to treat the wedding ceremony with sanctity. This act of silence shows the deserved reverence and also creates a sense of order for the event itself. Some ceremonies require the guests to sit and stand during certain points of the event and if one is unsure, they should follow the leads of other guests or the presiding official. All weddings will have hired a professional photographer and guests should not move up and down taking pictures. The number of guests who will be attending a wedding is the basis of very many decisions that have to be made and all guests should ensure that they have confirmed attendance as soon as possible. In addition, one should not bring any dates to a wedding unless the card specifically says that they can bring an extra person.
Another very important etiquette to follow is sending gifts to the newlyweds. The gifts can sometimes help the newlyweds start their married lives better but it is also a simple act of courtesy for the guest. Even if one did not attend the wedding, they should make sure that they send in their gift to show their appreciation for the bride and groom deeming them important enough to be invited to their wedding. Guests should also ensure that they consume alcohol with moderation to avoid causing the newlyweds embarrassment. It is important to show the wedded couple that one is happy for them but they should not embarrass them while doing it.