British Wedding Etiquette
British wedding etiquette is very similar to American wedding etiquette. There are some long-lasting etiquette rules that are starting to change and adapt to the modern world.
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Who pays?
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In England, the bride's parents traditionally pay for the wedding. With more couples getting married later in life, some couples are paying for the majority of their wedding together.
Roles
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Bridesmaids and groomsmen are there to support the happy couple and, therefore, the couple must be choose them with care. The bridal party usually includes family members or very close friends who stand in front of the church with the bride and groom.
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Leaving the Church
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After the wedding, the bride and groom exit the church, followed by the bridesmaids and groomsmen. Then, the mother of the bride and the groom's father walk out, followed right behind by the bride's father leading the mother of the groom.
Wedding Breakfasts
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British weddings traditionally take place right at noon, with the bride and groom and their guests leaving the church to head to a wedding breakfast together. It is considered a breakfast because no one has had time to eat yet, presumably too busy with wedding preparations.
Seating at the Breakfast
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In Britain, there is usually a head table for the bride and groom, their parents and their bridal party. The other guests sit at other tables around the room.
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