Oklahoma Wedding
Ryan Renolds Chris Evans 9 RED ROCK HOTEL
Renolds Evans
in honor of
Renolds • Evans Red Rock Hotel
RSVP TO Krystle Carrington
WEDDING ADVICE
Managing Expectations Etiquette may have changed in recent years, but good manners never go out of style. Avoid these common faux pas surrounding the big day.
Invitations
Brides and Grooms
Regardless of your social or environmental consciousness, it’s important to send a paper invitation for the actual wedding and reception. For other events, such as the rehearsal dinner, invitations can be sent via email. And no matter how much you might want to get the word out for where you’ve registered, don’t list this information on the invitation. If a potential guest is married or engaged, invite her/his significant other; otherwise, it is a kind gesture to include “plus one” on the invitation, but it isn’t required.
Guests
If you receive an invitation, respond by the due date (regardless of your attendance
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or absence) and in the same manner as the invitation was sent. (If you received a paper invitation, return the reply card in the envelope. It helps the bride and groom keep track of their guest list. No texting.) If you are not engaged or married and “plus one” is not on your invitation, don’t bring a guest.
Gifts
Guests
If you receive an invitation to a wedding, even if you can’t attend, get the couple a gift – at least the price of your plate at the dinner (barring financial limitations). It should go without saying that “re-gifting” for a bride and groom is never a good idea. If your finances are tight, you can take up to a year after the wedding to buy a present, but it’s nice to give it by the wedding date or shortly after. In choosing a gift, you may be tempted to go “out of the box” and get the couple something off the registry, but they created the list for a reason; it’s almost always better to buy them something you know they want.
Brides and Grooms
No matter what gift you receive, be gracious about it – and send a written thank-you note within three months of receiving it.
Wedding Party
Brides and Grooms
Your bridesmaids and groomsmen will do
