e-party etiquette Q

Shorty McBride Posted: Jul 01, 2005 04:28 PM

e-party etiquette Q

My Mother and I just had a small argument w/ Dad over this one:

Dad feels its inappropriate to have a quick champagne toast at our backyard e-party. This is the first time our aunts/uncles/cousins are meeting each other. He said that he popped open a bottle of champagne 2 months ago when we were engaged, he doesn't think it's necessary to toast again.

Mom and I, on the other hand, think it would be nice. Just 1 glass of champagne - we can't really afford to keep it flowing all night!

Are Mom and I wrong? Whats the etiquette?

TIA

PAMROSSI Posted: Jul 01, 2005 04:33 PM

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I think you can do which ever you prefer. If you only toasted with a few people maybe it would be nice to have another toast with everyone. We had a backyard E party and didn't do it but I think it sounds nice especially if some people haven't met.

Bella Blu Posted: Jul 01, 2005 04:34 PM

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I think it's completely appropriate and a nice gesture. A celebration is a celebration! It shouldn't matter that you had a champagne toast when you first announced your engagement. JMO

Shorty McBride Posted: Jul 01, 2005 04:36 PM

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Thanks guys

dita531 Posted: Jul 01, 2005 04:39 PM

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Go for it!

sarahthegreat Posted: Jul 01, 2005 04:41 PM

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Posted by italgrkwedding

I think it's completely appropriate and a nice gesture. A celebration is a celebration! It shouldn't matter that you had a champagne toast when you first announced your engagement. JMO

i agree - its compelty appropriate and called for at an e-party.

Mrs. dleeny Posted: Jul 01, 2005 04:50 PM

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I don't think it's a matter of etiquette. It's really a matter of preference.

IMO, it is completely appropriate to toast you both on your engagement at your e-party.

LaurenluvsTJ Posted: Jul 01, 2005 05:23 PM

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I don't see anything wrong with doing that.

cindyandkevin Posted: Jul 01, 2005 05:44 PM

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I completely agree, go for it!!!

s51178 Posted: Jul 01, 2005 06:14 PM

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I think it is definitely appropriate. In fact, I think it would be weird if nobody said anything. As the host of your party your parents (Mom, Dad, whomever) should say something to welcome and thank all of your guests for coming. And you dont need to do champagne either. Everyone can raise a glass of what they are already drinking.

SuzBride Posted: Jul 01, 2005 06:33 PM

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Posted by dleeny

I don't think it's a matter of etiquette. It's really a matter of preference.

IMO, it is completely appropriate to toast you both on your engagement at your e-party.

Exactly! I agree 100%. And if you want champagne, well it is your e-party, so I think you should have champagne