Modern wedding etiquette

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"It's a shame, given this is a winter wedding, that the minister wouldn't let Paul and Linda have the pantomime theme wedding they originally wanted. Looking at Paul, I think ‘Puss in Boots’ would have been very appropriate."

In wedding planning, traditional etiquette has been altered by modern lifestyles. Though certain expectations should be honored, modern wedding etiquette allows a couple to strike a balance between what is expected of them, and what they desire.

1. The Proposal

   • Rather than asking permission for the bride's hand in marriage before the proposal, grooms instead often opt to ask the bride's parents for their blessing of the union after the bride has accepted the proposal.

   Planning

   • Debrett's, an authority on modern etiquette, says, "While parents should be consulted, especially if they are contributing to or financing the wedding, the bride and groom usually make final decisions on key elements of the day..."

   Announcements

   • Instead of mailing announcements or save-the-dates, modern couples take advantage of technology by notifying persons on their guest list of the engagement and impending wedding date by email.

   Money

   • More often, the bride and groom and both sets of parents split the bill for the wedding. Because weddings for second marriages with blended families are more common, the bride and groom often foot the bill.

   Gifts

   • Couples who don't need kitchen appliances and linens may register for the guest to contribute the purchase of anything from art and furniture to the honeymoon.

Source: www.ehow.com

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