When should you get to a wedding as a guest?
368839
If you're a close friend or family member, you'll want to get there about 45-60 minutes before hand so you can get a good seat and actually see the ceremony.  If you have a different relationship then close friend or family of the couple, then getting to the ceremony at least 20-30 minutes ahead of the start time is acceptable.  If you are going to the reception, you'll want to arrive around the time scheduled.  Often the wedding party is still taking pictures or doing something on their way to the reception so it doesn't always start on time.  If dinner is being served at a specific time, get there about 15 minutes early to find your seat.  Hope that helps!
1134666
I think it would be more important to him if you come to the wedding. That is where the groom needs his friends to support him and be there for him. If you don't want to take your date to both just decide which one you do want her to go to, and take her to one and you can go alone to the other. The reception is a celebration of the bride and groom. That is where everyone gets to congratulate them and have fun with them. \n\nAs for a wedding gift.....Money is very welcome gift anytime in my opinion\n\nIf you don't like that suggestion, just ask him what they need....that is the best way to go
906468
The two of you need to sit each other down and reach an agreement because you want different things. Together I'm sure that you will be able to reach a compromise, the thing is if you have a church wedding and invite friends and family they will expect you to have a reception afterwards. Or why don't you suggest that instead of having a reception you just take a few close family members and friends to a restaurant and have a meal, which would be nice.  Also wedding dresses come in all shapes, and styles explain to him that you don't want a fancy wedding dress just something that is simple. After all it's your wedding day and as long as the two of you are happy with what you decide to do then that is the main thing. It's your wedding you don't necessarily have to have all the extras. Remember the most important thing is your life after the wedding
1185279
If you want them at your wedding, of course you have to invite them!  It doesn't matter if they are your siblings or not...people don't feel right about going to something like that if they weren't invited.
472675
We sent our A list 3 months before and told them they have to rsvp a month later.  Then after a month and a few days (because some forgot they needed to rsvp on time), we sent out our B list.  So far it went well and everyone is coming and not canceling at the last second.  Also all the seats we wanted filled are filled.\n\nAlso I've gotten save the date from other people who wanted to pre-announce.  They sent those out to us 6 months to 9 months ahead and then later sent us the actual invite.\n\nIf you do not want people to go make sure to tell them its a small intimate wedding, and I would keep it to family and really close friends only.  If your not sticking to that then its advised to throw a wedding where it is hard for everyone to go, such as another state, island, 200miles away, etc and still invite everyone.
1107031
Depends on what you want really!\nI am planning mine at the moment, so we can learn together! I am having it at a register office. I had to call to book an appointment with the superintendant registrar. They asked me when I wanted to get married and booked it over the phone! Next week we have to take our passports and proof of address to the register office to prove we haven't been married before.\nWe are having the reception at a local pub owned by a friend, and the flowers I am doing. I am buying silk flowers I can keep forever. My friends are making food so we can have a big huge buffet!\nGood luck with your wedding, get in touch with your wedding date if you need any more help!!
692687
A nice card would work.  If you aren't that close or don't plan to be a nice card wishing them all the best is proper. Please send in the RSVP card very soon letting them that you will not be there so they won't spend the money for a place setting for you at the reception.
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.
693872
Guests should never be  Required to bring anything.\nYou are invited presumably because your Host likes you. \n\netiquette says you should send or bring a gift if invited to the Wedding  or the bridal shower.   \n\nIf  this is the first public event after the wedding. It would be nice if you brought a gift  but its not required.
930770
here is a website on etiquette for starters\n\nhttp://ourmarriage.com/html/wedding_etiquette.html
1098650
www.theknot.com \n\nFirst make your guest list.  One for engagement party (if you're going to have one), one for wedding, one for reception. . . Then, trim it down.  Decide on a budget, then decide if you want to DIY (Do it yourself).  Pick everything from that budget:  The venues, caterers, rentals, dress, accomodations, florals, etc.  Decide on a date before you pick the above mentioned things.  It's easier to schedule a wedding that's at least a year away, because the dates you want are more likely to be open.  I could go on and on. . . just go to the theknot.com, maybe get a coordinator or some software.   You'll be fine, congratulations!!
1051534
Get a coordinator local to the area you are getting married in to help.  Typicall the Day Of Packages include final vendors confirmations, which it sounds like you need for some piece of mind, as well as coordination of your rehearsal and running the day of your wedding to ensure things are running in a timely manner and nothing is overlooked.  \n\nMy company covers all of Southern California and that is what is included in our package and if it isnt offered you should be able to customize a package with a coordinator that includes what you do need help with.  Good luck!
333438
No it is not rude. In this case it is reasonable weddings can have rather strange time frames. early wedding reception later? wedding immediate reception? pictures? cocktails, food, receiving line? it could take hours with set times between or not. But it is not bad manners to ask when any party is expected to end, especially if it is not stated on the invatation. It allows not only for the guest to plan for themselves, but it insures that they do not overstay their welcome. After all we all have had the "GUEST THAT WOULD NOT LEAVE". you know the one that thinks you  could not possibly be tired, have other things to do and so forth.
572198
the best time for you and your mate to get married is when you both know that you cant be without the other.when you are ready to make that commitment than you will know when the time is right.
390209
You should ask the bride and groom.
246275
I do not even know that you can invite someone to wedding receptrion ONLY. I never heard anyone doing this. And honestly, I find it rude.\n\nBut, if indeed this happen, it would also be rude on the part of the invited guest not to come.\n\nI think its a good gesture for the guest to bring a gift but one should never expect a guest to bring a gift.
1044255
8-10 weeks prior to the wedding date but if you have a large amount of out of town guests or out of country you should sent those out slightly earlier or make sure save the dates are sent out early so these guests can look into vacation time and flights.