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Reception rules avoid confusion
BRIDES EDITION '84 PAGE 19
It's all arranged, and barring last minute follow suit. The bride and groom usually
cold feet, the wedding's on for later in the thank each guest for attending.
day. You don't. have to worry about when to After all the guests have been received,
go idown the -aisle- your minister's already the group -heads to the bridal tableYou.can
briefed
you -en -that•- and -heading. back-eut- lie exihle.here„ but traditlonal.L3C,.be wed
:will he a _cinch. Things will even. fall ants. ding patty.is_the only.grouato st . ecg _ .
place for the picture -taking, courtesy ofJ--St-Sods-a, piatetit5and the clergyman if -in-'
your photographer's expertise. -
When it comes to the reception though,
there are some basic rules to follow to avoid
the confusion of guests milling about , not
knowing what to do or when to do it.
The .first thing everyone will want to do is
run up and kiss the -bride,- shake ]lands with.
the groom and try to figure out if that really
is little Sarah all grown up now and in a
bridesmaid's dress. The best way to do this
smoothly is to have a receiving line.
The mother of the bride should head the
line since she'll probably know most of the
guests. If she doesn't, she should rely on the
person next in line, the groom's mother. If
either has no mother, close female relatives
usually take these places.
The bride is next in line, and beside her
attendance, usually sit at a separate table.
,If a buffet is served, the bride and groom
usually lead off the trip to. the food, followed
by the rest of the wedding party, the parents
and then the guests.
If a sit-down dinner is part of your recep-
tion, the
ecep=tion,the wedding party_ is served first.
Cutting the cake is one of those times that
all the camera bugs are waiting for and time
should be set aside to allow everyone to get
his camera ready. Usually it is done jus',;
before dessert is served. One of the party, or
the master of ceremonies, should announce
to the guests that the cake -cutting is upcom-
ing so they can reload their film or jockey
for position.
Tradition has even affected this part. The
groom stands on the left side of the bride,
(obviously) should be thegroom.,The maid, puts, his right hand... over hers (which is
of honor comes next and, after her, the holding the knife,) and the two cut the cake
bridesmaids. togetlietThey. look after the first slice, a
Where are the fathers and ushers? Usual- waiter or friend does the rest.
ly they mingle with the guests, relieved that The toasts and speeches come next, and
the tension -filled part is over and the party then the party begins. The bride and groom
is about to begin. - • should start the dance. If you're sticking
If you're not sure what to say as you pro- with tradition, the next dance is for the bride
deed- aloeuduce yourself to the receiving .line, those you don't in -and her -father and the groom and his bride's
deed "
tro
't know and mother. Then the bride and groom can take
continue on. lEridal party members should •Trn to page 31
Follow trend
'from page 14
selecting long dresses in preference to short.
The dresses are more formal than they
used to be, often trimmed withembroidery,
beading, lace. or ruffles. ;Favourite fabrics
are t eta; si k maTfe- iii moire and -silk
with a chiffon overlayer...
Many mothers choose dr they;will beir
able to wear to other fot►t1;:"If`these
are low cut or particularij" ornate, it's
essential that they have a cover up jacket,
capelet; or blouson, since it's inappropriate
to wear a very decollete or glittery gown to a
wedding. •
There are, of course, a number of dos and
don'ts for the mother of the bride or'groorn.
She should select long sleeves, which are
more flattering to older arms, and preferably
a high neckline. She should avoid overly
bright, or harsh colours, and never select
strong prints. Mothers should also consider
the rest of the bridal party before making a
final decision to make sure that their
selection is compatible with other colours.
It's a good idea to get professional advice
on hair and makeup, even forwomen
unaccustomed to having their hair . and
makeup professionally done, since the single
biggest mistake mothers tend to make is to
suddenly go overboard.
Retain ethnic pies...
•from page 15
All formal Japanese weddings require the
rental of a traditional silk crepe bridal
kimono, bridal wigs and ceremonial head-
dress. It consists of a white silk Cloth.
headband to symbolize the bride's promise
to avoid jealousy. (Women are considered to
be innately jealous by the Japanese.)
The groom wears a much less ornate
kimono and there are no rings exchanged.
The bride's family is expectedto give a gift
(often of considerable value) to each guest -
for example, a complete handthrown coffee
'or tea set.
Traditional foods are served, which may
include clam soup (with the clams closed to
symbolize closeness), sea bream (served
whole to symbolize the union), kelp, red rice,
and ornately boxed pastel coloured candy,
often in blossom shapes.
In an ancient custom, the bride and groom
drink cold sake from ceremonial flat cups.
Virtually all brides and grooms have a
nakado (literally a go between), whose role is
similar to that of best man. He , or she is
usually a friend of the family itrt a respected
position, such as a professor' or business
superior. This person sits close to the bride
and groom• during the ceremony and is
responsible for the introductory statements.
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