Are you supposed to introduce yourself to and congratulate everyone? Or just the bride, groom, and their parents?
2007-02-02 04:19:45 · 9 answers · asked by nottedellestreghe 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Yes, it is a little awkward isn't it? Especially if you are a co-worker of the bride/groom or a friend of the parents. All you really need to do is smile and shake everyones hand. If there is a lull in the line, you could also say "Hi, I'm the bride's Aunt Mary" or however you know the bride or groom. I always hated being in receiving lines as a bridesmaid for the same reason. I'm skipping the receiving line at my wedding altogether, and greeting everyone individually at their reception tables. Honestly, it is kind of a waste of time for the wedding party. I like when couples skip the line or just have themselves and parents in it.
2007-02-02 05:06:29 · answer #1 · answered by MelB 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wedding Receiving Line Etiquette
2017-01-14 08:51:50 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In REALLY old fashioned etiquette, you supposedly never say "congratulations" to a bride becuase that implies that she is so ugly that she's lucky to have found a man. You only tell the bride how lovely she looks and you DO congratulate the groom.
Other people, you say how lovely the ceremony was, or you say thanks so much for inviting me, or Hi Mrs. Jones, I'm Tammy's friend Sheila... or whatever...
You have to do the entire receiving line. You don't skip anyone.
2007-02-02 16:14:47 · answer #3 · answered by Etiquette Gal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the propper wedding line etiquette is you start from the lift starting with the bridesmaids and work your way to the bride and groom you give a handshack and a hug and when you get to the bride and groom you hug the bride and you shack the grooms hand and say congrats and then you ask the bride if you can see her ring i know this cuz i just got married last yr and thats how we did it and yes you introudce yourself to the bride and groom and to the bestman and maid of honor and the parents so if the bride and groom forget someone eles can remind them
2007-02-02 04:28:57 · answer #4 · answered by Kari P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on the number of people attending, the Maid of Honor or the Best Man could introduce the guests to the members in the receiving line. Think of just saying hi, I am *** friend and move on.
2007-02-02 04:34:10 · answer #5 · answered by banananose_89117 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best way to do it is make sure you congraulate the bride and groom by saying" Congraulations, it was a beautiful ceremony" then just be nice and say Hi and talk with any body that talks with you. As long as you mice and humble while your there you will be fine.
2007-02-02 04:29:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everybody in the line. That's why we had a tiny receiving line!
2007-02-02 06:34:18 · answer #7 · answered by Pink Denial 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just shake everyones hand and say "beautiful ceremony--enjoy the party--somethinglike that. THe way i see it they dont give a rats ar$e who you are!
2007-02-02 04:22:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2007-02-02 13:44:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋