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What are "save the date" cards used
for?
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The save the date cards are usually sent to
out of town guests or for anyone which typically includes information
about the wedding and any special accomodations.
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When are "save the date" cards
usually sent?
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The "save the date cards" are
usually mailed out four to six months before the wedding date.
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Are wedding announcements ever sent to anyone
who has been invited to the ceremony or reception?
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Wedding announcements are only sent to those
people who were not invited to the ceremony or reception.
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When are wedding announcements mailed?
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The wedding announcements should be mailed a
day or two after the wedding.
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When should wedding invitations be ordered?
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Wedding invitations should be ordered when the
details of the ceremony and reception have been confirmed, such as the
date time and place of your service and reception, as well as an accurate
guest list count are needed prior to placing your invitation order.
You should order invitations at least three months before the
wedding.
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When should wedding invitations be mailed?
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Wedding invitations should be mailed
approximately four to eight weeks prior to the ceremony.
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Should special arrangements be made for out of
town guests?
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Using the "save the date" cards are
good sense for out of town guests.
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What are traditional wedding invitations?
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Traditional wedding invitations are white,
ivory or ecru color with a panel or without a panel. Traditional
wedding invitations are engraved or thermography imprint.
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What is thermography imprint?
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Thermography is raised printed invitations,
which are less expense and imitate the look of engraving.
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What are contemporary wedding invitations?
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Contemporary wedding invitations are those
that offer a variety of different themes, designs, folds and trends with
beautiful colors.
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May guests be invited to a reception and not
the wedding ceremony?
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Yes, if the wedding service is attended only
by relatives and close friends.
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Should wedding invitation envelopes be
addressed formally?
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Yes, abbreviations should be used except for
Mr., Mrs., Jr., or Dr.
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Is it correct to use the "and
family" when addressing the invitation envelopes?
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No, separate invitations should be sent to
each adult family member living in the same household. For younger
children, address the outer envelope to the parents and write the first
names on the inner envelope under the parent's names.
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Why is there tissue include with my wedding
invitation order?
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In earlier times, tissues were used to guard
against ink smears. Today's printing methods ensure ink is dry
before the invitations leave the printing warehouse. Many continue to use
the tissue as part of the the wedding invitation ensemble for aesthetic
reason and for the sake of the tradition.
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How should the wedding invitations be inserted
in the envelopes?
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The wedding invitation is folded and put in
the inner envelope with the folded edge down and the front of the
invitation facing the back of the envelope. The envelope is placed
in the envelope with the front of the inner envelope facing the back of
the outer envelope.
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Are thank you notes necessary if someone has
been thanked in person?
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It is considered socially proper to always
send a written thank you note even if you have thanked someone in person.
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When should thank you notes be mailed?
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The written thank you notes should be sent as
soon as possible after receiving the gift, normally within two to three
weeks.
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How do you thank someone tactfully for a
monetary gift?
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When writing thank you notes for monetary
gifts, it is not necessary or advisable to mention the amount. Refer to
the monetary gift as " your generous gift," or something
similar; mention how you plan to use the money, whether to purchase an
appliance or use the money in some other way.
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How
many bridesmaids and ushers are needed?
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The
size of the wedding determines the number, normally there should be one
usher for every 50 guests. An average wedding party for a formal or semi
formal is four to size bridesmaids and ushers. A bride does not need as many bridesmaids as ushers.
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In a formal wedding,
which side is usually reserved for the bride’s family and friends?
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The bride’s parents
are seated on the left side of the aisle and the groom’s parents sit on
the right side.
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Does the groom always
kiss the bride at the altar?
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The person performing
the ceremony will rule according to the church practice.
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Who gives the officiant
his or her fee?
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The groom pays, but the
best man gives it to the officiant in a plain white envelope before or
after ceremony.
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Where does the wedding party stand in the
receiving line?
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The receiving line is in the back of the
church after the ceremony. Usually the bride's mother and father are
first, followed by the bride, groom and bridesmaids. The groom's mother
and father may be included. The ushers and best man do not stand in the
receiving line.
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Does the groom always kiss the bride at the
altar?
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The officiant will rule on this, according to
church practice.
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Where does the bride sit at the bride and
groom table?
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The bride is always seated at the groom's
right.
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If you have divorced parents, who attends the
reception?
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Both may attend if agreeable by all, or a
separate reception may be given.
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Who reads congratulatory message aloud?
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The best man reads any congatulatory message
that are received.
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Who proposes the "first" toast?
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The best man proposes the "first"
toast to the bride and groom.
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Who cuts the first piece of cake?
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The bride, with the groom's right hand over
the bride's hand, cuts the first piece of cake. The couple breaks
the slice and eat it together. A friend or waiter then finishes
serving the cake to the guests.
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What happens if other couples starts dancing
before the bride and groom?
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When the bride and groom appear, everyone
should stop dancing. The bride and groom then waltz once around the
floor solo.
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Is the groom obligated to dance with someone
else besides the bride?
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The groom is obligate to dance with his
mother, mother in law and the maid of honor.
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