When having a dinner party do you prefer to mix up married couples or seat them together?
346702
:}\ntogether but across the table . it brings others into their conversations .
1031087
I think it is better for people just to be directed to the table and then they can choose seats from there. At my wedding we are actually having "open seating" and people can sit anywhere (we'll see how that goes!!) since we hare having stations and not a sit down dinner. Friends of mine who have been to weddings like this say it's nice because they didn't feel confined to one "spot" and could get up and move around. I would say direct guests to their table, let them chose where to sit from there :)
316305
I've never heard of a semi-informal party. But since isn't strictly a social event (because it's being held by your partner organization), I suggest you not bring any gift. It's not clear if there is a "real" host or hostess as there would be in a purely social event. And customs can vary widely from culture to culture. Rather than risk offending someone, go empty-handed. (And definitely do NOT bring dessert or any other food! You would only do that if the host or hostess was a really close personal friend and you had arranged beforehand to bring food. Otherwise, it's a breach of etiquette -- at least in the U.S.)
366733
it all depends on what kind of kiss it was and to whom it was too. And on how much you can trust your partner. And what kind of relationship you and your partner are in.  There's always 3 sides to the story, YOURS, MINE, and the TRUTH. You can read the menu but you eat at home.SO that means there will be  no ordering not even an appetizers.
1145531
The rehearsal is for practicing what you will do at the wedding. So everyone understands their part.\n\nThe dinner is your chance to get everyone together, make sure the wedding party all gets to know each other, and have a good time.
907903
Etiquette wise, your wedding requires no treat.  If your wedding is at 3 in the afternoon, that would make your reception start at about 3:30 or 4:00.  This is not a time that people usually eat dinner, so a cake and punch reception would suffice.  No one should be expecting a full meal at 4:00.  If you guys party and mingle until about 6:00, then that's just in time for everyone to get home before dinner time.
599317
These days it's a combination of a little bit of everything. Slow of course but the ones I've been to mix it up a little too. It really depends on the age of the couple being married too...
32507
I agree with all of the above, but to make a compromise, serve one specialty drink, like a tropical twist martini... or whatever... just to have something to toast with, or serve champagne and beer.... if YOU do most of your socializing over alcohol, your friends will expect that from you. If you do not drink, it prob. wont be expected.
587006
You should invite people that you are comfortable with and your time will be smooth and not intense. You want to have a good time and don't want drama. You can invite the person you like for a movie, the pool, or bowling a different day! have fun is the key;)
1016950
You should take the first step and offer to do something with all of them. Like if you never eat dinner together you can offer to make dinner if everyone sits together at the table. Or you can have a weekly game night. Whatever you feel like doing. You just have to make sure everyone knows that you want to start spending more time together! Good luck! :)
150214
You should make an attempt to bring an understanding between the two groups. If this does not work then spend time with them seperately.  If they are truely your friends they should be able to handle being civil to one another when you hold parties on special occasions, such as your birthday. However for the most part try to keep them apart if their distain for each other is that severe.
737498
I don't know what holiday has to do with it. Sure, former family groups should get together, minus all the step siblings and new spouses, now and then. But it might be a bad idea to have the new spouse and the old spouse together at the same table, if it would remind anyone of previous unpleasantness.
268450
No but you should share them with each other.  its not fair for you to be the only one having all of the good fun.  Besides that way you dont have to split your time between the two and you can all have more time together.
106090
I would suggest working on the key theme and placing some of your own thoughts on the papers.  If you are using 20 keys, make a list of 20 things that has helped your marriage be a success.  An example:\n\nKey #1 to our success:  An open line of communication\nKey #2 to our marriage success:  A mutual respect for eachother\nKey #3 to our happiness:  Our ability to share the remote control!\n\nThis will allow your guests to have some insight to your lives and will provide reflection for the reason of the gathering.  They will also be curious to know what is on each of the tables so it could encourage your guests to mingle as well.
640041
If you have them printed it usually will say "M____________"\nand the person will fill  in Mr & Mrs. so and so and if you are giving a choice for their dinners it should also be placed on the card with a little __ next to it so that your guest can tell you which dinner they prefer. I hope this makes sense and good luck
1031705
The wedding is the party, and the marriage is the hang over.\n\n Just kidding.
780654
you can pick what ever music you want.  it's your wedding.  make a list of his faves and your faves. have the dj or whomever play his/yours one after the other.  this way you both hear what you want.  and by the way i love that song.  congrats and good luck. and if you're an elvis kinda person, dance to "A Little Less Conversation." i saw that in a t.v. show and thought i was great.  all the wedding party and their guests danced wildely and it looked like fun.