The bride's etiquette guide : etiquette made easy / Pamela A. Lach.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lach, Pamela A., 1954-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Wedding etiquette.

Etiquette for women.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (209 p.)

Edition:

2nd ed.

Place of Publication:

Chicago, Ill. : Chicago Review Press, c2009.

Summary:

For every frazzled bride who is overwhelmed by all the questions she must answer and befuddled by the countless decisions she must make, this handy, practical guide is a lifesaver. Completely updated, this edition gives advice on today's complicated wedding issues such as How can I let guests know about my wedding website? When should I mail save-the-date cards? and How do I seat divorced and remarried parents at the ceremony and reception? Designed for ease of use, this guide provides accesible answers to bride-to-be questions and exp

Contents:

Front Cover; Table of Contents; Introduction; 1. Gettin Engaged; Ring Etiquette; Announcing the Engagement; The Engagement Celebration; 2. Wedding Beginnings; Defining Your Wedding Style; Destination Weddings; The Wedding Party; What to Wear; Wedding Web Sites; 3. You Are Invited; The Guest List; Save-the-Date Cards; Wedding Invitations; Wording on the Invitations; Enclosure Cards; Addressing Envelopes; Assembling and Mailing Invitations; 4. Who Does What? And When?; Wedding Timetable; Financial Responsibilities; Wedding Responsibilities; 5. The Wedding Ceremony; First Decisions

Selecting the OfficiantRehearsal; Rehearsal Dinner; Before the Ceremony; Who Sits Where?; Seating for a Double Wedding; Usher's Role; Processional and Recessional; Receiving Line; 6. Military Wedding; Uniforms and Proper Attire; Special Customs; The Arch of Sabers or Swords; 7. The Reception; Choosing Your Reception Style; Dinner Seating Arrangements; Toasts; Alcoholic Beverages; Blessing or Grace; Music and Dancing; 8. Manners 101; Ten Tips for Introductions; The Proper Way to Introduce Someone; All About Names; Meal Manners; The Proper Way to Eat Specific Foods; 9. Givin and Receivin Gifts

Gifts for YouDisplaying Wedding Gifts; Gift Registry; Wedding Showers; Gifts From You; Tips and Gratuities for the Wedding; 10. Sayin Thank You; Gift Acknowledgment Cards; Thank-You Cards; Deadline for Mailing 163 Help with the Wording; 11. Controversial Subjects; Handling Difficult Situations; 12. When Bad Thin s Happen; Wedding Fears; Broken Engagement; Canceled Wedding; Unexpected Death; A Final Note; Wedding Glossary; Index

Notes:

Includes index.

ISBN:

1-56976-292-9

OCLC:

436093885