Recently I received an invitation to a bridal shower. While I love to attend bridal showers, I don’t know the bride very well and the shower was being held four states away. Although I’m sure the shower planner had the best of intentions, the invitation left me a bit perplexed. Let me explain why… The… Continue reading Etiquette Question: Who Should Be Invited to a Bridal Shower?
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Wedding Etiquette: How Much To Spend on A Gift for A Destination Wedding
Destination weddings continue to be very popular. Many factors influence a couples’ decision to have their ceremony away from home. Among the reasons is the desire to prolong the celebration and spend more time with an intimate group of family and friends. Additionally, this alternative to a traditional ceremony can save the couple (or their… Continue reading Wedding Etiquette: How Much To Spend on A Gift for A Destination Wedding
Wedding Etiquette: Inviting Kids to the Wedding
The subject of children at a wedding is always very delicate. As many of us do, you probably have a select group of friends who have kids, and are of the mindset that children can and should be taken everywhere. You enjoy these friends’ company and wholeheartedly wish to share your special day with them,… Continue reading Wedding Etiquette: Inviting Kids to the Wedding
Thank You For Saying Thank You
From the time our kids are just beginning to talk, we work with them on saying two very important words, “Thank you.” Gratitude…appreciation…thankfulness…that’s what we want them to feel when an act of kindness has been done for them. We teach them to pay attention when people go out of their way to do nice… Continue reading Thank You For Saying Thank You
Why Gift Registries and Online Shopping Have Become So Popular
Creating gift registries for all occasions has become increasingly popular. Some say that we have become a more greedy society, that we are trying to dictate our gifts, and that gift registries are just bad manners; but I don’t agree. I propose that gift registries have grown in popularity because everything in our world has… Continue reading Why Gift Registries and Online Shopping Have Become So Popular
Wedding Gift Etiquette-Top FAQ’s
The most commonly asked question is… If I’m invited to a wedding and can’t attend, should I still send a gift? The answer is yes. If at all possible, you should absolutely send a gift. If I’m invited to the shower, do I need to get a shower gift and a wedding gift? This is… Continue reading Wedding Gift Etiquette-Top FAQ’s
Wedding Gift Etiquette For the Gift Giver
Yes, you do need to send a gift if you are invited to a wedding — even if you don’t plan to attend. What should you buy? Of-course this depends on how much you want to spend and how close you are to the couple. Obviously, you want to get them something they will enjoy… Continue reading Wedding Gift Etiquette For the Gift Giver