One of my many interviews during my decades as principal of Etiquette Now!
Author: Lynette Hingle,
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Guests Lodging Etiquette
My
Input
...the
bride and groom are only required to pay for the wedding party’s lodging. All
other invitees will be expected to pay for the cruise themselves. Therefore, it
is wise to contact all your invited guests with the dates and available cruise
package options as soon as your wedding plans are finalized.
Invitations
...there
are no etiquette rules concerning verbal invitations, and it is permissible to
seek verbal commitments from prospective attendees. You may also want to send
save-the-date cards with written travel arrangement itineraries but be aware
that proper etiquette insists that an invitation be sent to everyone who has
received a save-the-date card.
You
may also want to put the word out to your wedding guests that they should mail
gifts to your home before or after the wedding. While wedding gifts
are always appreciated, there simply won't be room in your cabin for you to
accept gifts easily during the cruise.
Prewedding Parties
My
Input
...prewedding parties involve gift-giving, which is why only wedding guests may attend. If you wish to invite others to the party, proper etiquette deems you make it a non-wedding-themed party, such as a bon-voyage party.
For
the full article, please visit: USA
Today
Please
Read
Aussie Destination Wedding; Two Receptions?
No gifts for our destination wedding.
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