Wedding planning can seem like a complicated dance. If we move too quickly without knowing the steps, we just may step on our partner’s toes. There are many steps to learn in this dance. So, get your dancing shoes on and I’ll help guide you through some of the more difficult steps.
Dear
Polite One,
My
daughter is planning a destination wedding. Our family will be extending
our stay one week as a vacation. Will I need to pay for the groom,
or should the groom's parents pay for his travel, hotel stay, and
vacation package.
Pay
or No?
Dear
Pay or No?
Parents
are no longer financially obligated for their children’s weddings.
Children are more self-sufficient than in the past. Consequently, the bride
and groom are responsible for their wedding and travel-related costs.
Anything you choose to give them is a gift. After all, if they are grown
up enough to marry, shouldn’t they be able to pay for it?
Sincerely,
The
Polite One
Dear
Polite One,
We
are getting married soon and have a question about the father-daughter/mother-son
dance. My fiancé suggested that halfway through the dance we should
change partners. I would then dance with
his father, while he dances with my mother. I have a special song picked
out for my father and I would want this special time with him. Is there
an alternative that would work with my fiancé's idea?
Dancing
Dear
Dancing,
Typically,
you would do exactly what your groom suggests. However, you could ask your
disk jockey to mix another song into your chosen song as a signal to change
partners. He/she should be able to do this easily.
Sincerely,
The
Polite One
Dear
Polite One,
I
am planning a 2 pm wedding. What is
proper etiquette concerning the type of food to serve? Lunch, brunch, or will
finger foods suffice?
Afternoon
Wedding
Dear
Afternoon Wedding,
As
hosts, we always provide the food and beverages our guests would expect at the
time of day we choose for our event. So,
finger foods will be fine. Yours is an in-between
meals reception. So, guests shouldn't be
expecting a full meal.
Sincerely,
The
Polite One
Enjoy
the wedding planning process!
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