What etiquette responsibilities, does the ring bearer, and his family have?
966813
Usually they pay for the little boys tux and that's about it!!!!  I got lucky my ring bearer and flower girl are brother and sister and their parents threw me and my fiance a beautiful engagment party.  But as far as I know there is no set rules for the parents of the ring bearer, expect to purchase whatever outfit you want him in and to have him a the ceremony on time.
270638
Who would you (and your husband to be) like to be there? We invited parents (& step-mother), siblings, aunties&uncles, cousins, grandparents (& step-grandmother) in addition to closest friends and their boy/girlfriends. But it's up to you. Do you want a small or a big wedding? Maybe you & groom should to sit down together and decide what you want the day to be like before you start doing anything else.
1149819
they could do some readings, be ushers, coordinate with wedding planner, an emcee at the reception, in charge of music and drinks, be responsible for the entertainment or gift bags. do you have maids of honor already or groomsmen? would somebody be lighting candles as a symbolic gesture?\nanyway, have a happy marriage. congratulations!
941616
Basically your only job is to hold on to the ring, so don't lose it or get it stuck on your own finger.\n\nThey should have a rehearsal before the wedding day to show you what to do and where to stand.
47886
Make sure that any monies payable to venders on the day of are paid (with bridal couples $$$), make the first toast,Be appropriate and do not mention any one night stands the groom may have had. Sign the marriage certificate, MAKE SURE THE GROOM EATS PRIOR TO EVENT to prevent passing out!!!!  Make sure that no one in the bridal party gets too trashed. Hold on to the rings, it is also nice to get the other groomsmen out on the dance floor and encourage them to dance with girls, young and old that may be there solo. Trust me...it means the world to them... I will never forget a guy who asked me to dance with him, even though I had a wedding ring on, because my husband could not make it to the wedding. Overall, be classy and have fun. Oh yeah, it is also your job to deliver any gift that the groom may have for his bride on the day of the wedding. Take a picture of her opening it or a video...it will be something they will treasure forever.
508394
Assuming that you were all invited I would think it would a breach of etiquette to do that but honestly I don't see a problem with it.  First of all the couple isn't going to know because there are usually so many people at weddings they wouldn't even know that weren't at the actual ceremony. When the bride comes down the aisle she is going to have her eye on one person.......the groom.  I doubt anybody would even notice if you just showed up at the reception.  Secondly for all they know you could have to work or something and could only make it in time to the reception.  If you really don't want to go to the ceremony I wouldn't blame you for just going to the reception and giving the happy couple your well wishes.
775040
My mother's boss's husband (that's a mouthful) who's also an old family friend just got ordained online so that he could perform his son's wedding ceremony. It's completely legit as long as you check out the site. Apparently there are some scammy type ways to be ordained online but there are some legitimate ones. I'm actually thinking about him doing my own wedding since we don't attend a specific church and have no minister of our own.
1091680
The Bride is the BOSS at the wedding.\n\nIt's her day... what she says goes... \n\nIf she doesn't want Bridesmaids... done.  Next question?\n\nOh yeah... there IS ONE?\n\nHave them give a toast at the reception... or help with the carving of the cake or something... or just let them enjoy the ceremony as a GUEST.
784449
Okay, first of all...who is footing the bill for this reception?  If it's the parents, you should abide by their wishes.  Also, because they are non drinkers does that mean the do not wish to even see the sight of someone else consuming alcohol?  Perhaps you could have a small reception immediately following the wedding (the ol' church basement thing) and a larger party later in the evening?
1002520
The bride or her family.
828365
guys family shoud go first..you are the princess honey and kings never go to people and ask if they could marry her daughter.. boy's family should come first with presents..if you want to give the turkish family presents: vase, tea,clothing or make up for the young relatives..etc..it can be anything that you think as a present in your country..but i think the most important present is your attitude..turkish people give a big importance on respect..show your respect to the olders and always smile..if you serve something to eat or drink at first if they don't accept don't give up..insist on!! as a tradition turkish people usually reject the first offers.this is referred to politeness..but there are no strict rules!! they don't live with strict traditional laws..the idea is to have fun..good luck :)
953119
Tradition is that the woman wears the "engagement" ring, and when the couple gets married, the woman gets the "marriage" part of the ring (band) and the man gets his ring. \n\nIt's a tradition, but I think its a worthy one.  The man is the one who has made the proposal and PROMISES to marry the woman.  He indicates this promise by giving her a symbol of his promise.  She, in turn, indicates that she also accepts the promise by wearing the engagement ring.\n\nGenerally, there is a time between when two people decide to marry and the actual celebration, so what fills in the gap ??  It's a time of transition and it's called the engagement period. \n\nDuring this time, the woman is the one who would suffer the most emotionally, if he would decide to bail out of it.  So everytime he sees his ring on her finger, it reminds him to honor her, and of his promise to her.  He is to remember his love for her everytime he sees the ring he placed on her finger.  Knowing guys, they need the reminder. And I'm a guy.\n\nIt's also a message to other guys who see the ring that they need to stop pursuing this woman, because it is basically a BIG HINT to dopey guys who would try it. \n\nThe wedding bands, then, when placed on each other's left hand, symbolize the beginning of the life together, permanently, as a couple.  It happens in church, in front of God and everybody, who serve as "witnesses" to the beginning of this new life.\n\nWhy would both of you wear the rings now ? Ya ain't married until you're married. \n\nI recommend taking these little steps of tradition. It is a huge buildup to the celebration of marriage itself, the party after, and the wedding night. (Very romantic and erotic, actually). \n\n(If you want just one ring, then the wedding band can be soldered together with the engagement ring after the wedding is done.)
875361
Only subjects should bow/curstey to their own monarchs. If you are an American, a simple handshake is proper etiquette.
412664
That is definately a tough one to deal with. Unfortunately the answers are not what we really want to hear. You see God set up the family system to work a certain way. You see all troughout the Bible that families come in many shapes and sizes and all of the children from both or from previous honored and obeyed their current father. \n  Now the good part!  The Word indicates that when two people are wed that they shall leave their father and mother and give themselves to each other.  They have essentially become a new family unit.  In that unit the husband is set up as the spiritual leader and the woman gains profound blessings. By that you are no longer under the authority of either of your parents.  Honoring them is still important as well as honoring each other. However, obeying every whim is not necessary. \nI do not know the situation you have but I can tell you putting God first, then your husband, and then family, will really help in a lot of things.  Father in Laws may be full of good advice and wisdom but we are not bound to use it any longer.  Listen to him. Honor him by living a life worthy to his son. But do not feel like you have to be what he wants you to be. Your family should be different than theirs.
929889
You could forgo rings completely and do a "binding" or "handfasting" ceremony instead, this is done with cords - the officiant loosely ties the hands of the bride and groom together, binding them. (The cords are removed after the "binding").  If you need a ceremony for this email me and I will find one to suit you.\n\n Or if you want to do the rings just have the ring fitted to your little finger or your middle finger.  The audience wont know what finger your ring was put on unless you make a big deal out of it.\n\nGood Luck
1079994
You cannot use his mother's name on the invitations. She passed away. Be nice to the father's new wife and include her. \n\nWho are inviting the guests? If it is the bride's parents - the groom's parents or the couple itself? Being that you have three children allready, I presume you are inviting the guests? If so; how about letting your children invite?\n\nWe are so happy to see our parents (finally)marrying so and so where and when. We would love to see you blablabla so and so.\n\nGood luck!
538430
it is where you and your husband (groom) swap rings together so he has a wedding ring and you have a wedding ring some people just opt for the bride to have a ring