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HOW TO AVOID A WEDDING DAY
CATASTROPHE
(P. 1)
Etiquette sounds like a
stuffy word, doesn't it? Fortunately, etiquette
in today's society has evolved into less formal,
more fluid rules. Use of good etiquette can
actually alleviate unnecessary planning as well
as day-of
stress and anxiety.
Dreamcatcher
Events will assist you in navigating the
sometimes delicate waters of wedding and event
protocol so that both you and your guests enjoy
the time of your lives.
Following are just a
few typical questions that you may run across
when doing your planning:
How and when do we tell people that we've
decided to marry?
How do we select a date that everyone can
make?
How do I word my invitations?
Should I send invitations to people that I
know can't make our date?
Who pays for what?
I haven't spoken to a family member in
several years — should I include him/her in the
wedding?
Where should divorced parents sit?
When must thank-yous be sent?
When do I start dress shopping?
Should I pay for my bridesmaids' dresses?
Some of the most
stressful areas of planning and etiquette issues
revolve around family dynamics. Now is the time
to be as honest and forthright as possible with
your coordinator. Allow her to keep an eye on
little headaches before they become throbbing
migraines. Does ‘Aunt Marie’ get a little
boisterous at family gatherings? Worried about
your brother-in-law's never-ending toasts? Your
coordinator can tactfully step in to prevent
unwanted disruptions and keep things moving
along. Regardless of the issue, your wedding day
is not the day when you or your groom should be
managing family members. In the end, a good
coordinator can be worth her weight in gold!
PART 2 HERE
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