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Popinjay Hotel
Rosebank, Clyde Valley
Scotland, ML8 5QB
Telephone 01555 860441
Fax 01555 860204
Email info@popinjayhotel.com

Guidelines for wedding etiquette

At the Popinjay Hotel we have years of experience and knowledge of the proper etiquette at a wedding. Shown below is the traditional rules of wedding etiquette which we normally follow, but if you want this tailored to suit your own requirements then please just let us know.

The Receiving Line
First in line for greeting is the Mother of the Bride
Father of the Bride
Groom’s Mother
Father of the Groom
Bride
Bridegroom
Chief Bridesmaid
Last in line for Greeting is the Best Man
Any other Persons i.e. children

The Top Table
Facing from the front of the Top table, left hand side is the Minister
Father of the Groom
Mother of the Bride
Best Man
Bridegroom
Bride
Chief Bridesmaid
Father of the Bride
Mother of the Groom
Facing from the front of the Top table, right hand side is any other Bridesmaid

First Speech
The Father of the Bride will toast the Bride and Bridegroom and welcome the guests.

Second Speech
The Bridegroom will follow with a toast to the Bridesmaids.

Third and Final Speech
The Best Man will finish by giving thanks on behalf of the Bridesmaids and himself.

On occasion, at the less traditional wedding, it has been known for the Bride to have the last word with a fourth speech!

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