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The "Bride's Book of Etiquette" by the editor of Bride's magazine, Millie Martini Bratten (Perigee Books, $16.95) gives these tips for helping you welcome your guests:

*Review your guest list with your groom and parents so that names are fresh in your mind.

*Remind those in the receiving line to keep their comments brief, so the line can keep moving. This assures that all your guests will get to congratulate you promptly.

*Place the line where it can be quickly and easily navigated, so guests don't get stuck in the synagogue trying to get out.

*If you don't know a guest introduce yourself.

The "Bride's Book of Etiquette" outlines how a typical reception is organized. In the first half-hour of the reception, guests should be greeted, the music should start and drinks and hors d'oeuvres should be served. During the second half-hour as guests mingle and find their tables the newlyweds should start making their rounds of the room.

After one hour, dinner should be announced and the wedding party seated. A blessing is usually offered at this time by your officiant or parents. After the wedding party is served, the best man offers his toast. The newlyweds can then follow with their own toasts and words of thanks.

About 30 minutes later, the first course should be cleared and the bride and groom should take their first dance together, followed by the father-daughter dance, mother-groom dance and so on.

Afterward, tables are cleared and the cake-cutting ceremony should take place. Guests should be invited to dance while the rest of the cake is cut and served.

And just before the bride and groom make their exit the bride should toss her bouquet to the single women.

— Copley News Service