etiquette & advice

Bridal Shower Etiquette 101

We’ve all heard heinous reports of bridezillas who shame their wedding guests for giving an inadequate gift, or none at all. While these are extreme cases of tactlessness, sometimes it’s a nice reminder for all of us to discuss etiquette when it comes to gift-giving occasions, such as weddings and showers.

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The receiving line used to be an expected part of every wedding — and for good reason. It was considered the most effective way for the bride and groom (and their parents) to greet every single guest and welcome them to the reception. However, in recent years the popularity of the receiving line seems to […]

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How To Host A Dinner Party

You and your partner found a china pattern that you both love, and your wedding guests generously gifted you with eight place settings, plus all of the essential serving pieces and accessories. Put that fine china to good use by hosting a a dinner party with these entertaining tips.

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5 Wedding Taboos That May Surprise You

Who knew something as joyous as a wedding could have so many rules? While you can throw tradition to the wind for some wedding-related things, other areas have steadfast rules for a reason and it’s wise to follow them. Doing so should prevent you from upsetting guests or embarrassing yourselves.

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5 Expert Tips For Creating A Wedding Website

Personal wedding websites are a fun and creative way for engaged couples to communicate important details to their guests, from ceremony and reception times and locations, to the fateful way they met.

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5 Wedding Day Mistakes To Avoid

Avoid embarrassing yourselves, upsetting guests and angering vendors on your wedding day by following these 5 wedding DOs and DON’Ts.

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etiquette & advice

The Art Of Saying Thank You

Your wedding duties don’t end the morning after you’ve said I do: there are still those thank you cards to write! Etiquette expert Lizzie Post says that, ideally, couples should send out handwritten thank you cards to each guest within three months of the wedding, even if you’ve already said thanks in person.

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