It is a good thing to know wedding etiquette and how to follow it properly. Here is a list of questions and answers below that could help you stay on the right path and make a good impression to your family and friends.

Q: Who should host my engagement party?
A: Traditionally the engagement party is hosted by the bride’s parents. But it is your engagement party and you can choose anyone host as long as you are comfortable with the person hosting your party. It is proper to give your engagement party host(s) a small gift or take them out to dinner for hosting.

Q: Bridesmaid dresses and accessories – Who should buy them?
A: All costs that will occur at your wedding is a responsibility of the bridesmaids. They should pay for their shoes, dresses and transportation. Although you should nicely thanks each one of your bridesmaids by giving a nice small gift.

Q: Who should purchase wedding favors for my wedding guests?
A: You should purchase wedding favors. They are a nice thank you to your wedding guests. All your wedding guests will have a nice keepsake of your special day and remember your wedding.

Q: Should I tip my pastor?
A: Of cause you do. You should give a donation to the church of $100 or more.

Q: Should I invite my co-workers?
A: No, it is not necessarily to invite your co-workers. You can just mention about your wedding and that it will be a small party of family and close friends.

Q: How many bridesmaids should I have?
A: Around 5 to 6 bridesmaids is enough. Although it is good to have some other choices in case something happens and somebody from your bridesmaids will be unavailable at the time of your wedding.

Q: Should I and when send out thank you notes?
A: Good time is 3-4 weeks and it should be hand written and include their name and a special note to them.

Q: Should I mention my bridal registry in my RSVP?

A: No, you should not to mention it. A good idea is to have your wedding website and keep all posted by providing website address and updating all of your information and links of your bridal registry.

Q: I have two fathers in my life: my native and step-father. Should I dance with both of them?
A: Just let your gut feeling to make a choice. If you know this could cause tension by dancing with both of them than just do not do it. But if you feel comfortable then dance with both of them.

Q: Should I ask my guests input on my menu options?
A: Yes you should. This will make your guests to feel comfortable at your wedding and enjoy there selves. For the meat eaters chicken is a very good choice. But remember about those who is vegeterian too.

There are two ways you can go for the music for your wedding.  You can either have live music, or you can have recorded music.  Traditionally live music has been the music of choice, but recorded music is becoming more popular.

Live music has often been preferred because it seems more traditional and romantic.  It may be seen as “cheap” to have recorded music at a wedding ceremony, and live music is often expected.

But sometimes the couple may not enjoy live music.  They may have very specific taste in music that would be better suited to recorded music.  In this case, the wedding will often hire a DJ to play instead of a live group.

If you’re going to hire live music, you should find an artist or group that can perform the kind of music the two of you both enjoy.  If you both hate classical music, don’t hire an orchestra!  It may seem like the “classy” thing to do, but the two of you should really enjoy the music at your wedding!  If you are both crazy for heavy metal music, go ahead and hire that wild thrash metal band!  It’s your wedding!  You can always have some recorded music thrown into the mix.

If you decide on recorded music, you can discuss the songs you want played with the DJ well before the wedding.  You might want to choose mostly romantic songs, or you might prefer having a few fun dance songs played to liven up the party.  Remember, it’s your wedding, so choose the music the two of you enjoy.  If you have to buck tradition, go ahead and do so!

I do recommend choosing at least one slow song for the first dance.  It’s traditional that the bride and groom share the first dance, and it may be videotaped for posterity.  You will probably want to give the guests that one dance to a slow, romantic song at the very least.  Then again, if you both hate mushy music with a passion, go for what you like!  It’s your wedding, after all!