Too often, new engaged couples become consumed by the swirl of event and details involved in planning a wedding. These couples get so hung up in the idea of making their wedding “different” or “special” that they forget what the wedding is really about. Planning a wedding can be very easy because so much of what needs to be done is spelled out so clearly in etiquette books by Emily Post and Miss Manners. These books provide a clear template for for everything from who should be in the bridal party to what color flowers you should have in the bouquet.
Young brides often forget that adhering to traditional etiquette doesn’t mean they can’t have individual touches like custom wedding gowns or special foods. Etiquette guides should be thought of as just that, guides. Very few couples adhere strictly to the words of Emily Post for their wedding. But there are millions of couples who use these books to help them through difficult issues like how to seat divorced parents.
Etiquette books are also not fashion guides. They may explain the basic expectations for wedding dresses, minimal cleavage, etc…, but they leave the specifics up to the bride.
No matter what sized wedding you’re having, you can always benefit from an etiquette book.
