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Proper
Timing For Engagement Party
Q: My
sister in-law got engaged on New Year's Eve. Her mother and I would
like to give the couple an engagement party. The wedding is
definitely a year and a half to two years away, but we would like to
recognize this special occasion. What would you suggest?
A: An
engagement party is entirely appropriate. There is no need to be
concerned about the fact that the wedding may be two years away; this
is not atypical. The average duration of an engagement at the present
time is eighteen to twenty-four months.
An
engagement party is a wonderful way for the couple's engagement to
be officially announced to family and friends. This is, in fact, the
traditional and customary way to announce an engagement. If the
couple so chooses, they may also place an engagement announcement in
the local newspaper following the party, but not before.
Engagement
parties may be formal or informal, large or small - whatever suits
the couple's style. As a rule, just as in the case of a bridal
shower, it is not appropriate to invite individuals to an engagement
party if they will not also be invited to the wedding. The only
exception would be when the wedding is to be an extremely small and
very private affair.
Some
possible options for an engagement party may include a sit down
dinner, brunch or luncheon - held either in a restaurant or in the
home, a cocktail party, pool party, back yard barbecue, or whatever
else strikes your fancy! Happy planning! |
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What
Is a Host Bar?
Q: Help!
I've been invited to a wedding and the invitation states "Host
Bar". I have no idea what this means. Can you tell me what
"Host Bar" is?
A: A
"Host Bar" refers to the scenario in which the hosts of
the wedding or function will provide alcoholic beverages for their
guests. This is the opposite of a "Cash Bar", which refers
to the scenario whereby guests are expected to pay for their own
liquor consumption, a situation which does not adhere to proper
wedding etiquette. Although having a "Cash Bar" at a
wedding is highly discouraged, today some do it nonetheless. Hope
this clears up the confusion! |
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Inviting
'Half a Couple'
Q: I'm
getting married next summer. Because of budget and space
limitations, we have decided not to allow any of our guests to bring
dates, unless, of course, they are married. One of my friends has
just found this out and is making my life miserable, insisting that I
allow her to bring her boyfriend. She has told me it is bad manners
to invite only "half a couple". I find her behavior
about this to be extremely rude and selfish. This is my wedding, not
hers. How dare she tell me how to arrange my guest list? She is not
even engaged to this man. They have only been dating for about a
year. What do you say about all of this?
A: The
issue of inviting "half a couple" to a wedding is a highly
sensitive one. I understand it is frustrating when you are short on
space or funds. However, before you become too worked up over guests
who are upset at not being allowed to be escorted by their
significant others', try to put yourself in their position, and
understand it from their points of view. For many couples, being
asked to attend a highly social occasion like a wedding without their
steady boyfriend, girlfriend, or partner may present great discord
within the relationship. Often it leaves a guest feeling that if
their "other half" isn't invited to attend, perhaps they
should not attend either, rather than going and leaving their partner
behind. This type of situation can put some of your guests in a very
difficult position.
Certainly,
you would never extend a wedding invitation to only half of a
married couple. By the same token, many couples who aren't married
feel just as strongly for, and committed to, eachother as those who
are married. Therefore, receiving an invitation for only one of them
to attend a social function often presents a very awkward and often
unpleasant situation. Always put yourself in your guest's position -
how would you feel if you were invited to a wedding but told to leave
your partner behind? Perhaps a little hurt, offended, concerned? And
how would your partner feel about this? Just something to think about.
Remember,
an important part of hosting a wedding lies in mastering the art of
being a highly gracious
host. This means applying consideration and concern for your guest's
comfort and enjoyment at all times.
How
Much To Spend on a Wedding Gift?
A: Is
there a basic guide indicating how much to spend on a wedding gift?
Ginna F.
A: Generally
speaking, if you will be attending the wedding, plan to spend $50 -
$100 on a weddding gift. This amount represents a gift from one
person; thus, if the gift is from a couple the value would be in the
$100 - $200 range.
If
you are not attending the wedding but wish to send the couple a
gift, there are no guidlelines pertaining to value; however, it is
not uncommon to spend less on a gift for a wedding you will not
attend than on one which you will be attending. As an additional
note, it is not actually necessary to send a gift for a wedding you
are not attending, though many choose to do so. And finally, wedding
gifts may in fact be sent up to one year after the wedding date.
Linda
Kevich is the creator and editor of SuperWeddings.com. She has been a
professional wedding consultant for the past ten years, and now
teaches the business of wedding consulting through a home
study program she has authored. Have a wedding question? Click
here to ask the expert!
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Linda Kevich is the creator and
editor of SuperWeddings.com. She has been a professional wedding
consultant for the past ten years, and now teaches the business of
wedding consulting through a home
study program she developed and
administers. Have a wedding question?
Click here
to ask the expert!
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Head
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Who
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Attendants
Attire?
Money
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Dessert
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Should
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How
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Proper
Temperature for
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Champagne?
Timing
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Favor Etiquette
Must
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Shower
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Aisle
Runner Question
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Gifts
For second Wedding?
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Wedding Rings
Breaking
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of
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