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Interview for USA Today: Etiquette for Cruise Destination Weddings

cruise ship; ocean 

One of my many interviews during my decades as principal of Etiquette Now!

Author: Lynette Hingle, studioD

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

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