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Rock that holiday party!
Holiday parties can go a few different ways: A. You have a fabulous time at your work's holiday party and can't wait for Monday to roll around so that you can all talk about your boss B. You attend your first neighborhood christmas party with your fiance and get grilled about your life story (keep downing every glass of champagne you can get your hands on) C. You found the ugliest sweater that has existed on this earth, matched it perfectly with your santa earrings and are officially the winner of the ugly sweater contest!
Okay, so there are a lot outcomes but overall the holidays are all about being in good spirits and having a good time with family and friends.
If you are being the hostess this year, here are some fun ideas: Maybe start off with a brush up on entertaining ideas and stop by Martha Stewart for some holiday appetizer ideas. Then when you feel up to baking, choose a crowd pleasing holiday cookie recipe, and of course stock the home bar or fridge with beverages. For some frosty cocktails try:
Ingredients
- 1 shot vodka (recommended: Blue Ice)
- 1 shot blue fruit- and cognac- liqueur (recommended: Envy)
- 1/2 shot orange-flavored liqueur (recommended: Cointreau)
- 1 cup ice cubes
Directions
Add all ingredients to blender and blend on high until smooth. Pour into rocks glasses and serve with straw.
Image courtesy of Food Network
Consider organizing some games like the white elephant gift exchange. We found some other ideas from www.coolest-holiday-parties.com
*Blind Christmas Tree Ripping: For this game you need green construction paper. Give everyone a chance in attempting to rip a sheet of green construction paper (behind their back) into the shape of a Christmas tree (they mustn’t look at their trees, only when they have finished creating their tree). Once they’ve finished ripping, and before they look, give them little stickers to decorate their tree with. Once all done, hang everyone’s tree up and have everyone judge for the best looking trees.
*Relay with Kisses: This can also be played with all ages. Insert lots of Hershey Chocolate Kisses into a bowl on a table. Divide your group into two teams and have them line up around 10-15 feet away from the table. Give the first people in the row mittens that are slightly larger than they would ever need. On the mark of “Go”, the first player of each team runs to the table (with their mittens on), takes a Hershey’s kiss out from the bowl and tries unwrapping it with the large mittens. After they unwrap it they have to run down and pop it into the next person’s mouth. The next person takes the mittens and runs to the bowl to do the same.
*Blind Christmas Drawing: This game can be played with all ages. Someone needs to be chosen to be the leader. Everyone sits in a circle and has a few pieces of paper, a hard book or tray to draw on, a marker, and optionally some Christmas stickers.
On the call of ‘Go’, everyone puts their book or tray on their head and a blank piece of paper on top of that. The leader has to guide them to draw something, for example “Draw a fireplace, then draw 4 stockings hanging on the fireplace, then draw candy-canes in a basket on the floor, then stick a candy sticker as closest as you can onto one of the stockings”, etc.
Then, when the leader finishes describing the imagined drawing, everyone takes their papers off their head; these pictures can be very funny to look at. The way the points go – the leader offers points. For example, 3 points for every sticker touching any stocking, 2 points if the candy-canes are in the basket, 2 points for any line that crosses, one point for each stocking that is put on the mantel, etc. You can continue doing this a few times, with the leader imaging a Christmas tree, Santa Claus, basically anything having to do with Christmas. The person with most points is then the winner.
Holiday Favor Ideas
~Happy Holidays from The 530 Bride~
Does it pay to be a DIY bride?
Some of our most popular pages are related to Manzanita Branches, Wishing Trees and DIY Decor. If you are considering going the DIY route, make sure to consider the pros and cons of purchasing vs renting and make sure you are making budget friendly decisions. Some items can easily be resold after your event such as mason jars, tea lights, manzanita branches and linens etc. Purchasing your own linens and spending the time to hem and sew all of them may be biting off more than you can chew so-to-speak. We recommend meeting with a wedding coordinator and discussing your budget. Focus on the areas that you feel are most important for you to personalize with a DIY project, for instance if you can't stand the idea of using store-bought escort cards then you should have that on your list of DIY must haves. Other projects such as cocktail menus or table numbers might not be as much of a priority to you personally, so decide if it would be best to purchase or rent those. Your coordinator may have some items that he or she includes with their service so it doesn't hurt to ask ahead of time!
A DIY Bride can find items and make things from scratch, or find easy projects to purchase the items and assemble them herself (or hopefully with the help of a small army!) Choose projects that are worthwhile and that will have the most impact on your event. Making personalized programs, welcome baskets or favors is always a nice touch or focus your efforts on making an awesome DIY photobooth or wishing tree. The options are endless!
If you want to price things out, Koyal Wholesale is a great place to get started:
Table Settings
10.25" Bulk Dinner Plates - Black
from: Koyal Wholesale
PLASTIC CUTLERY - Assorted Fork/Spoon/Knife (288 Pieces) Shimmering Silver
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Comes in other fun colors like magenta, school bus yellow, tropical teal, apple red & more!
Cupcake Stands
Laila Large Round Cupcake Tower (Holds 100 Cupcakes!) BEST SELLER! - $29.99
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Branches REAL Manzanita Branches (Natural Brown) - 5 Sizes - $13.96 Retail Price: $23.96 You Save: $10.00 from: Koyal Wholesale
Curly Willow Burnt Oak 3-5ft BULK (144 branches) BEST SELLER! - $99.99
Retail Price: $109.99
You Save: $10.00
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Centerpieces & Decor
12" Clear Cylinder Pillar Centerpiece Vase (Case of 12 = $13.22/Vase) BEST SELLER!
from: Koyal Wholesale
32" Tall Venus Square Crystal Chandelier Tree Centerpiece
from: Koyal Wholesale
Regal Table Decoration Personalized Vase Centerpiece
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Peacock Feather Bouquet/Centerpiece Picks (4/Pkg) - $2.68
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Moss
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Votives
Hanging Votive Candle Holder w/Wire BULK (72 Holders) BEST SELLER!
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12 Hour Burn White UNSCENTED Votive Candles (30 Pack) BULK - $11.98
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Hanging Crystals
Hanging Diamond Crystal Teardrops - 1.5" (BULK 35 Pieces) BEST SELLER! - $19.98
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Table Runner
Damask Flocking Table Runner 12" x 108" Long - Red Damask - $9.98
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Aisle Runner
Personalized Aisle Runners - Regal Wedding Aisle Runner - $95.00
Retail Price: $105.00
You Save: $10.00
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Other popular items: rose petals, paper lanterns, Vintage Burlap Ribbon, washi tape diy bride
These are only a few of the fabulous items that you can find at Koyal, you can get a great deal on bulk items. If price matching is your game, then print out what you find online and ask a vendor if they can price match. You may find that it is cheaper to rent, and less of a hassle because you won't have an abundance of wedding items left over to have to either resell or give away.
Did you find a great resource for savings on event supplies? Share with other brides by leaving a comment with your ideas.
Bouquets without flowers
Looking for a way to cut down on your floral expenses? Searching for something a little different for your wedding? Do you love DIY crafts? If you answered yes to all 3, then these non-floral bouquet ideas might be for you!
And if nothing out there quite catches your fancy, you can always make something entirely unique, like this bride did:
Posted by Kendall Arelleis, Event Coordinator with The 530 Bride
It's That Time of Year!
This time of year is a popular time for proposals, and the beginning of the wedding planning process. So in honor of engagement season here are a few tips and resources for the newly engaged!
Is that left hand heavier? First and foremost, try to resist the urge to admire your new bling while driving and focus on keeping your eyes on the road! After you have settled down from the excitement you might be wondering what to do next, and what the etiquette is for this time in your life. You can read our post on announcing your engagement for some of the various ways to spread the news (without shouting from the rooftops.) Did we mention you get an excuse throw an awesome party? While not required, an engagement party is a great way to introduce and start merging your closest friends and family with his. Read here about the Etiquette of Engagement Parties from Martha Stewart Weddings.
Now that you are engaged, you might be inspired to pick up a wedding magazine while checking out in the grocery line or maybe even DVR Say Yes to The Dress or Platinum Weddings on TLC. Take our advice and give yourself time to let it sink in and don't overwhelm yourself with wedding madness. Just enjoy this exciting time and take it step by step while communicating with your fiance about what you both want for the wedding. Here are some of wedding buzzwords that you might not already know:
BM: Best man, or bridesmaid BP: Bridal party DH: Dear husband DOP: Day of Planner DW: Destination wedding, or dear wife E-ring: Engagement ring E-party: Engagement party E-pic/E-Session: Engagement pictures (usually taken outside in a variety of poses, outfits, locations) FFIL: Future father-in-law FG: Flower girl FH: Future husband FI: Fiancee FILs: Father-in-laws FMIL: Future mother-in-law FOB: Father of the bride FOG: Father of the groom FSIL: Future sister-in-law GM: Groomsmen GP: Grandparent HM: Honeymoon JP: Justice of the Peace LTBM: Living together before marriage MIL: Mother-in-law MOB: Mother of the bride MOG: Mother of the groom MOH: Maid of honor OOTG: Out-of-town guests RB: Ring bearer RD: Rehearsal dinner STDs: Save the Dates TY: Thank you For more check out http://www.yourwedding101.com/wedding-basics/wedding-glossary.aspx
No proposal yet? Dropping the hint: If your significant other has expressed their intention of proposing or taking things to the next level but you aren't sure if they know your ring style, you can start by checking out the website of your favorite jeweler. Most large jewelers will have a page or link on their website for "dropping a hint" this can either send an email link with the style number, size etc via email or you may have the option to print it out and leave out in plain sight. If you want it to be a surprise, then give your significant other the confidence to choose out the ring style on their own, by letting them know you will love whatever they pick out. As a fail safe, some jewelers will have the customer pick out the diamond to their specifications and propose with a basic setting until the couple can come in together and select the style. For a helpful glossary on wedding jewelry click here.
Check back for more engagement related posts, and enjoy your holiday season!
Mark Your Calendars~ Chico Wedding Show
Chico Winter Bridal Show
Sunday February 24, 2013
Silver Dollar Fairgrounds in Chico
Noon to 5 p.m.
Admission: $10 adults / Children 12 and over $1 / Children under 12 free with a paying adult
The Winter Show features:
Catering samples, cake samples, DJ's, photographers, wedding planning magazines, photo booths, party rental companies, wedding facilities, bridal shops, tuxedo rentals, florists, wedding websites, cosmetics and salons, pre-wedding counseling, videographers, bartenderservices, jewelers and much more await you at the show. Reserve and book onsite with local services at the event to secure their service for your date.
WIN HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS IN WEDDING RELATED DOOR PRIZES
For more information visit: http://www.chicobridalshow.com/httpdocs/ChicoBridalShowHome.htm
Charity Wedding Gown Sale!
We want to spread the word about how you can get involved in helping others, while getting a great deal on your dream dress! These are local events that benefit brides or couples who are battling illnesses or who need assistance in a difficult time. 
Brides for a Cause will be hosting a special Charity Wedding Dress Sale on January 31-February 3 at the Courtyard Marriott in San Jose to support locally based Wish Upon A Wedding, a national non-profit organization dedicated to providing weddings and vow renewals for individuals facing terminal illness and other serious life-altering circumstances.
The wedding dress sale will feature hundreds of new and gently used wedding dresses that have been donated to Wish Upon A Wedding over the past couple months by individuals and bridal stores around the country to be resold at discounted prices by its partner organization, Brides for a Cause, as a way to help raise funds for the charity. Gowns will be discounted up to 75% off the retail prices. Prices will start at just $150 and will feature a variety of designers and styles. Sizes will range from 2-20. Visit www.bridesforacause.com for details and to register.
During the festivities, Wish Upon A Wedding is also searching for local wish recipients in the San Jose area who are in need of a dream wedding. Couples who are faced with a life threatening illness are encouraged to apply for a wish by visiting www.wishuponawedding.org.
DATE: VIP Sneak Peek on Thursday, Jan 31 from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Get first dibs on the gowns and enjoy complimentary champagne and dessert bar; $15 per person - tickets available online at http://bfacsanjose.eventbrite.com Brides for a Cause Dress Sale Friday, Feb 1 from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2 from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 3 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free admission, open to the public WHERE: Courtyard by Marriott San Jose/Campbell 655 Creekside Way Campbell, CA 95008 www.marriott.com/sjccc
Reposted from http://bfacsanjose.eventbrite.com/
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If you are interested in donating a gown, please check out the donation page
Wedding Rings Guaranteed to be Original!
Wedding Rings have come a long way, with new styles and gemstones being introduced constantly there are virtually endless options. We have posted about Rose Gold, and Celebrity Bling but this post is about a company who offers a new spin on custom jewelry. For some couples, it is about finding the ring that fits their unique personality and captures the essence of who they are. They may not know exactly what style rings they are looking for until they see "the one." Brent & Jess offers custom fingerprint and signature jewelry including wedding rings, pendants, keepsakes and more. With the ability to put your own personal stamp on your wedding rings, or special piece of jewelry it just doesn't get more custom than that. We not only instantly liked the concept, but we liked that the company was a small start up with a passion and has blossomed into a successful brand!
Photos Courtesy of Brent&Jess.Com
About the Company: Brent and Jess created the first fingerprint wedding bands in the early 2000s. In 2007 they finally had the opportunity to pursue their dream of starting their own business and began listing the Original Custom Fingerprint Wedding Band in sterling silver on the fine craft website Etsy.com. The idea was picked up by several wedding blogs, and customers quickly began asking for the rings in finer materials.
About the Jewelry: While the Original Custom Fingerprint Wedding Band is still offered in sterling silver, Brent and Jess have expanded their line over the years to include many fingerprint jewelry creations in gold, palladium, and platinum. The company is eco-conscious and all the pieces are handmade in the USA.
You may be looking for a special way to say " I Love You" or possibly looking for a gift that will make a lasting impression, if so visit Brent & Jess's website or blog for more information and to check out the rest of their designs!
Veteran's Day Inspired E-Sessions and Weddings
With Veteran's Day upon us, it is a time to honor and thank all of those who have served or who are currently serving our country. We should also thank all of the spouses of those who serve, as it is a sacrifice they make together no matter the branch or where they are stationed. For the military couples who are planning their wedding, there are many ways to incorporate their service into an engagement session or even into the wedding itself. Everything from a vintage style engagement session to the formal military wedding you can decide the amount of detail that feels right to you. Here we are sharing some of the inspirations we found on the web.
Courtesy of Dulce & Bellezza Photography
Courtesy of TruePhotography.com
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Wedding Toasts with a Twist
Weddings follow many traditions, one of them being the often dreaded wedding toasts. As a guest at a wedding, the toasts can either get the party started or can be a major buzz kill! Imagine yourself at a wedding where the energy level is high, dinner has been served and the night is still young. Then a series of long, akward or even inappropriate speeches proceed and though you may get a few laughs; you are secretly wishing they would end so that you can get back to the party! Here is a video proving just how painfully long a toast can be...
What if those speeches weren't akward or long but rather heartfelt, creative and fun? Considering 2012 is on its way out, we think it is time for a new generation of wedding traditions and out of the box ideas that will give your guests a treat. So now go back and imagine yourself at a wedding and you are finishing your meal and the DJ asks you to direct your attention to a projection screen. Then a video clip begins of a member of the bridal party beginning to speak about the bride or groom, and instead of appearing nervous or unprepared with a microphone they are calm and comfortable. A professional videographer has assisted them with preparing a knockout toast and has edited the video with music, and photos of the speaker and the bride and/or groom. This is not only entertaining but it is meaningful because it gives the couple a touching keepsake that can be combined with their wedding videography. Each clip is kept short and fun, allowing the party to continue without the bloopers of an open mic! Remember, not everyone is comfortable speaking in front of a crowd and can be even harder after a few glasses of champagne.
Some of our inspirations to this idea include on-site visit to the couple's highschool to walk down memory lane, or talking about their childhood years and friendship leading up to this important day. For friends and family of the bride or groom who have not met their new new spouse it gives them an insight and a little more prospective about their personality.
This element could be done with or without the couples knowledge and could also be made available to the parents of the couple. If the couple is involved they could also plan a clip that would be played at the end of the night thanking the guests for coming.
Love or hate this idea? Let us know what you think about changing up some of the wedding traditions by commenting on this post.
Don't Say "I Do" to a Venue Until You Know What You Really Want!
If you are recently engaged, odds are you are chomping at the bit to check off some to-do's on your list. Before you start looking at potential venues, set some time aside to discuss as a couple what type of environment you are looking for. You should also focus on finding a venue appropriate to the demographic of guests that you plan to invite. For example if you guest list has mostly young families with small children then venues with a lot of breakables such as a museum might be difficult. Or if you are looking at an outdoor venue that has steep hills, narrow pathways, rocky terrain etc it would make it difficult for your elderly guests or those who would be better suited with paved walkways.
Keep in mind that if you have already booked a venue that has challenges; there are solutions! - If the bathrooms are a long distance or there aren't enough onsite then consider renting portables. - If the ceremony site is a long distance from the reception site, or the terrain is challenging then consider renting a shuttle or a golf cart to assist elderly guests or those who would have a difficult time. - For ceremony sites in grassy areas, ask the venue if stepping stones would be permitted to make it easier for guests in heels to walk. You can also utilize stepping stones or wooden platforms for the wedding party. - Venues that are a distance from town, provide a basket of necessities such as tylenol, hair spray, bandaids etc in the
Some questions to ask potential venues:
Does the venue match my style?
This is an obvious one: Your venue will immediately set the mood and tone for the reception. So if you're hoping for a laid-back evening, that grand ballroom with the gorgeous crystal chandeliers may not be the right place for you. Likewise, if you're planning a summer black-tie affair, make sure you've picked somewhere indoors where your guests can cool off. Tip for the Taking: Mismatched venues mean you'll end up having to overcompensate with your decor to make it feel cohesive. Read More http://weddings.weddingchannel.com/wedding-planning-ideas/wedding-reception-ideas/slideshows/wedding-reception-planning-tips.aspx?MsdVisit=1 Is there a noise ordinance we should be aware of? Our band HAD to stop playing at 10:30 p.m. because of an arrangement the winery had made with the neighbors. How late you can stay will affect the rest of your day, so you should be aware of the limitations. Read More http://www.glamour.com/weddings/blogs/save-the-date/2011/02/16-questions-to-ask-when-you-v.html#ixzz29xJl4wa4
Must I use vendors of your choosing? Some venues will expect you to use their caterers and florists. Know that you can sometimes avoid this, but at a hefty cost. Normally, you have to pay a fee to the house caterer for not using it, in addition to paying your own caterer. Read More http://www.realsimple.com/holidays-entertaining/weddings/planning/ask-wedding-venue-00000000000558/index.html
These are only a few of the questions that will help you be more prepared before setting out to tour venues, and will help you find the venue of your dreams!
Once you have secured your venue, considering including details about the venue on your wedding website or wedding invitation insert. Information like "steep, or grassy terrain" or "Heels are not recommended" may be a lifesaver for your female guests!
To see a list of Northern California Venues in the "530" area click here.
Open House at The Palms ~ Recap
Good times were had at The Palms' Open House and for those of you who couldn't join us, here is a recap! The lush landscaping of The Palms set the mood with the beautiful fountains, waterfalls and koi fish.
WeDo Designs teamed up with Cambray Rose to create
these lovely table settings!
Head Table Decor featuring Gold Chiavari Chairs by 530 Events
Mims Bakery Showed off their lovely Cake Design
Steelhead BBQ Catering Company was a crowd pleaser with their delicious Tri-Tip, Ribs and Pulled Pork Tastings along with the pasta salad, green salad with citrus dressing, and baked beans; yum!
John the DJ got turned down the lights and turned up the music...
Stay tuned for futre Open House events at Local Wedding Venues so that you don't miss out on a great opportunity to not only take a tour but to also speak with local wedding professionals about the services they can provide for your upcoming event.
~Happy Planning~
Open House at The Palms!
Attention all engaged couples! Tomorrow night, Tuesday September 18th, The Palms in Chico will be hosting an open house from 6-8 pm. Check out this lovely venue offering both indoor and oudoor space for your big day. Steelhead BBQ Co. is holding a tasting of their delicious food, WeDo Designs will showcase their beautiful decor and event rentals, and The 530 Bride will be there to talk about our Wedding Coordination Services as well. Plus, you will receive a 10% discount when you book with WeDo Designs tomorrow night! Entry is open to all engaged couples & is absolutely free, so don’t miss out!
The Palms Pavilion 2947 Nord Avenue Chico, CA 95973
Find us on Affairnet.com
When we started this blog, we only meant for it to be a resource for brides living in the 530 area code, but now we have readers from all over the U.S., and even internationally! If you are one of those brides (or grooms) whose looking for a directory like ours, but don't share our local area, try Affairnet.com. It has quick glance listings of wedding related businesses across the nation, and you can search by type of service, area code, or state.
We recently joined and are listed under Planning Services. For those in our local area looking for planning or coordinating services, we offer custom packages to fit any couple's needs! Happy Planning!
Chico Wedding Weekend ~2012
We saw a lot of new faces at the Chico Wedding Weekend, and we also saw some familiar faces of previous brides who are now helping their bridesmaids or maid of honor with their wedding! Although it was a warm day, there was plenty to see and sample at this year's show. Here are a few of our highlights from the event.
Kendall adding some finishing touches to our booth
Final Product
White Gown Wedding Invitations
Lakeside Pavilion
K Stone Photography
Designer Canvas
Always Elegant Bridal & Tuxedo
Venue Tour
We met with couples at the WeDo Designs showroom during the venue tour on August 19th. Couples were able to view table top design, linens, decor and rental items including Chiavari Chairs. We also gave mini consultations to those interested in coordination services for their event.
Welcome to the Showroom
Table Top's
The Showroom
Linens
Grand Prize Drawing
Our Grand Prize Winner was Mike & Billie, they won an event for up to 50 people including linens, party rentals and coordination. More pictures to follow soon!
If you came to our booth during the show and would like to ask a few more questions, please contact us to book a complimentary one-on-one consultation. We can answer any questions you have and give you a customized quote on the spot. email us at info@the530bride.com or call (530) 988-8344.
Happy Planning!
Hunting for Deals?
Who doesn't like to save money? We know that is a silly question, so we will be offering big savings on our full service coordination package at this weekend's Bridal Show. Remember Saturday, August 18th is the first day of the Chico Wedding Weekend, at Neighborhood Church from 11-3. Sunday August 19th is the self-guided venue tour also from 11-3 pm.
When you come to our booth and say hello, you can enter into our drawing for a number of fun prizes and pick up a flyer with information for our Open House on Sunday, August 19th. Our grand prize is in collaboration with WeDo Designs and the winner will be drawn at the showroom at 2pm.
Want to improve your odds of winning? Look for the blue flyer that will be located at our booth, as well as WeDoDesign's Booth and you will get an additional entry into the drawing.
Okay now back to the prize... The winner of our grand prize will receive Decor and Coordination for any event of up to 50 people! Great for Engagement Parties, Bridal Showers, Intimate Weddings, Vow Renewals or even a Baby Shower. This prize can be used towards a larger wedding as well.
Includes: ♥ Luxury Linens ♥Decor ♥Dishes (Flatware, Dinnerware & Stemware) ♥Event Coordination & Production
*Must be present to win*
Our showroom is located at 1616 Nord Avenue, Suite C in Chico.
Make sure to keep up with us on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/The530Bride and WeDo Designs at www.Facebook.com/WeDo-Designs
The Etiquette of Parents Meeting Parents
An engagement season can be magical as a couple busily plan their wedding, shares their excitement with those close to them, and bask in pre-wedding festivities. No matter the length of the engagement, one of the crucial tasks during this time is for the couples' parents to meet and get better acquainted.After all -- they're about to become family!
Whose parents reach out first? Traditionally, if the couple’s parents have not met one another, it is the groom’s parents, or specifically mother, who arrange this meeting. However, this is one of those traditions that is more for the sake of tradition than for practical, modern application. In fact, it dates back to when brides would move in with the groom's family, thus making the groom's side a dominant figure in the marriage. Even if the bride's parents wish to adhere to tradition, if no invitation or arrangement has been communicated within the first few days or weeks following the engagement announcement, it is perfectly acceptable for them to take the initiative. His parents may even be waiting for hers to make the first move.
How to make contact As a parent, don’t be afraid to get the other parent’s phone number(s), and introduce yourself with a friendly call. If you’re comfortable with technology, you could suggest video chatting through a program like Skype for a more in-person vibe. If your schedules are very busy, or you find it difficult to coordinate, it is acceptable to use email, although this is seen as more of a last resort. From there you can arrange a time to meet in person that works best for everyone. In the event that distance prevents you from getting together in person before the big day, stay in touch throughout the engagement and wedding planning process.
What about divorced parents? If the other parents and/or yourself are divorced, the first question to field is how pleasant the relationship is between exes. This is a conversation to have with the bride/groom regarding their parents. If the relationships between all exes are on good terms, there's no reason not to all come together for this wonderful moment. If any relationship is not on the best of terms, you should decide to meet separately, but as close to the date as possible so as to avoid hurt feelings.
In any case, it's a good thing to keep in mind that whether or not you all become best friends, this is a time to think about the kids you share, and the grandkids you might share someday.
Posted by Kendall Arelleis, Event Coordinator with The 530 Bride