Brush-up on Your Wedding Etiquette

In days of yore, the father’s permission had to be sought before a man could “pop the question” to his bride-to-be.  Now don’t get all weepy and sentimental over this custom…fathers demanded that up-front notification so they could calculate how many cows/horses/pigs, etc. the future son-in-law was willing to pony up for the hand (and all the other essential body parts) of the bride. In our ever-changing societal environment, seeking the father’s permission before popping the question, and many other traditions in the whole engagement-marriage relationship, have changed.  For example:

    •    “Can I ask my future in-laws to help pay for the reception?”
    •    “How can I include stepparents in the wedding?”
    •    “Do I have to invite dates for single guests?”
    •    “How do I get my mother off my back when planning?”

In the latest edition of The Everything Wedding Etiquette Book, you will find answers to these and to more unique situations such as: “Can I have a child-free wedding?”, “How can I limit alcohol consumption?”, and “What am I supposed to do with my father’s third wife?” Leading you through dilemmas as you will encounter them in your planning, this book is easy to use and understand. From the simplest sticky situation to an all-out family fiasco, this is the go-to resource for everything etiquette.

If you're planning a wedding, going to a wedding, or in the wedding business, The Everything Wedding Etiquette Book, is a must read.