{"id":2502,"date":"2019-06-21T09:16:00","date_gmt":"2019-06-21T14:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/foreverbride.com\/inspiration\/wedding-inspiration\/proper-wedding-etiquette-before-during-after-the-wedding\/"},"modified":"2023-03-12T12:07:35","modified_gmt":"2023-03-12T17:07:35","slug":"proper-wedding-etiquette-during-after-wedding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pearl.davidsbridal.com\/inspiration\/podcast\/proper-wedding-etiquette-during-after-wedding\/","title":{"rendered":"Proper Wedding Etiquette: Before, During, &amp; After the Wedding!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p dir=\"ltr\">\n<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\"><div id=\"buzzsprout-player-1312138-proper-wedding-etiquette-before-during-after-the-wedding\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t <script src=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/201563\/1312138-proper-wedding-etiquette-before-during-after-the-wedding.js?container_id=buzzsprout-player-1312138-proper-wedding-etiquette-before-during-after-the-wedding&amp;player=small\" type=\"text\/javascript\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>A little bit about Nicole:<\/strong> I&#8217;m not only an energetic event planner, but a seasoned expert in venue and event management, decor and design background, and planning partnerships with both Kismet Events and Lasting Impressions Weddings. I began my trail in the event world by managing events at one of the top venues in Minneapolis, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ariampls.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Aria La Jeune Lune<\/a>. Which was awarded Top 15 Wedding Venues in America by Brides Magazine. As I continued in my management role, I became the Lead of Events at the <a href=\"https:\/\/new.artsmia.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minneapolis Institute of Art<\/a>, while also starting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nikkihillweddings.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nikki Hill Events<\/a>, and also helping introduce the venue to larger scale Weddings &amp; Events. I came to create a company with a team of extreme talent called, We Are Activ. As the Founder and CEO of ActivExperience. I execute everything and anything from weddings, (destination and local), to corporate holdings, bridal showers, promotions events, and more. My clients love my calm demeanor, ingenious ideas, and my ability to bring any vision to life. Whether it&#8217;s a dinner for two or a big blowout for thousands, me and the team have a knack for making our clients&#8217; dreams come true.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>The Engagement &#8211; Before the Wedding <\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">1). Who Should Be the First to Know about the Engagement?<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">2). Mannerisms &#8211; Don&#8217;t Be A Bridezilla<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\n<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">1). Can I get the bride something that is not on their registry?<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">2). If someone asks me to be in their wedding, do I have to ask them to be in mine?<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">3). Am I expected to invite all of my coworkers?<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">4). Can I tell my bridesmaids what kind of shower and bachelorette party I want?<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\n<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>The Wedding &#8211; During the Wedding<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">1). How do you decide who gets a date\/plus one?<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">2). Phone Usage<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">3). Ceremony Etiquette:<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">&#8212;Nontraditional Weddings Ceremonies:<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">&#8212;Walking Down The Aisle:<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">4). Reception Etiquette:<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">&#8212;Make Sure You are Saying Hello to Everyone<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">&#8212;Skipping the Cake: Having a Dessert Bar<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">5). Tipping Your Vendors<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\n<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">After the Wedding- What Next?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">&#8212;Thanks You&#8217;s &#8211; Timeline<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\n<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Find <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nikkihillweddings.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nikki Hill Weddings &amp; Events<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/nikkihillevents\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/nikkihillweddings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Instagram at@nikkihillweddings<\/a>and Ally at Vow to Be Social <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/vowtobesocial\/\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/Ao39WACuOpM\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Manners matter. 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