Are engagement presents given?
They are not necessary but on occasion families or close friends may give small gifts. Q: May relatives give showers for the bride? A: This is not considered proper. Q: When should invitations and announcements be ordered? A: Approximately two months prior to the wedding. Q: When are invitations for a formal wedding mailed? A: Approximately three to four weeks prior to the ceremony. Q: Does the fact the groom has been married before affect the bride’s wedding plans? A: No, plans do not differ. Q: If the bride is a young widow, does her family send invitations? A: Yes. Q: Are reception cards included with invitations? A: Yes, along with reply cards and envelopes with the home address printed on the reply envelopes. Q: Should invitations be engraved? A: If the bridge wishes. However, simulated engraving is very satisfactory and less costly. Q: When should announcements be mailed? A: A day or two after the ceremony. Q: When are at-home cards mailed? A: Normally with the announcement. Q: A