Several of our friends have not responded to our wedding invitations. Plus, some who have responded have returned their RSVPs with additional names written in, even though their invitations did not include “and guest.” What should we do? The first important obligation a guest has upon receiving a wedding invitation is to respond immediately. If…
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Guest Addresses | Wedding Etiquette Tip
Your invitation sets the tone for your wedding — and that starts with the envelope. In other words, don’t print addresses on a label and stick them to the envelope. Pre-printed labels automatically give your guests a sour taste and lack of personalization. Now, we’re not saying you need to hire a calligrapher, but it…
How Much Should I Spend on a Wedding Gift?
There is no minimum or maximum. When shopping for a wedding gift you should consider two things: your personal budget and your relationship with the couple. It’s not necessary to pay for the cost of your dinner, but rather spend what you can afford and feel comfortable spending on something that suits the couple….
RSVP Wedding Etiquette
While designing wedding invitations, we’re often asked when should guests RSVP — how far before your wedding date? Your caterer and venue are the primary people that will need to know a final head count for wedding. So, this date should be provided by them. Now that you have the date, what should you tell…
Offering Babysitters at Your Wedding — Etiquette FYI
More often, we’ve been creating wedding invitations that note an adult only affair. Certainly this decision is completely up to the engaged couple, but should you choose an adult only wedding, what is the etiquette on offering babysitting for those guests with children? An adult only wedding can cause some strife within your family. Perhaps…
Bridal Shower Etiquette
From figuring out the guest list to picking a theme, here are the basic rules for bridal shower etiquette. The Host According to tradition, a shower should not be thrown by the bride’s immediate relatives, such as her mother, future mother-in-law, or sister, since it may leave an impression that they are asking for gifts….
Wedding Social Media Etiquette Rules
While the Internet has made weddings more fun in a lot of ways (loads of inspiration! live streaming the ceremony!), not every wedding moment needs to be splashed across social media. With wedding season approaching, here are our tips for combining weddings and the web. DO tell close friends and family members your good news…
Do I Get a Plus One?
Wedding etiquette can be confusing and stressful for the couple and guests. One common questions is, “Do I get a plus one?” “Is there any way to know whether you get a plus-one based on the save-the-date alone? I was invited to a wedding of a close family friend that will require me to travel….
Wedding Etiquette to Remember
I’m writing this post about wedding etiquette because my sister recently got married and I am happy to know that a lot of the people who attended the celebration we’re very considerate. I say this with gratitude because in most of the weddings I attend, I see a lot of people who fail to realize…
When to send Thank You cards — Wedding Etiquette
Ever wondered when you should send out your Thank You cards? Well we have the answer! Newlyweds should wait no more than 6-8 weeks after the ceremony to send their wedding thank you cards. In fact, couples should start sending thank you notes as soon as the gifts start arriving, even if it is before…
Do we have to invite Plus-Ones?
Wedding invitation etiquette states that you must let your guest bring their significant other if they are married, engaged, or living together. Not only is it proper etiquette, but it is common courtesy to want your guests to feel comfortable on your special day, celebrating with you and the one they love. If your guest…
Am I Invited to Your Wedding?
When my husband and I got married we were surprised by the number of people that asked if they were invited in our wedding. At the time, we worked together, so everyone assumed that they were invited — and that our wedding was really just going to be a giant work party. In reality, we…
Wedding Guest Etiquette
As a guest you might not think that you’re held to standard — a certain etiquette, rules of what not to do at your friend’s wedding, but in fact there is a protocol for wedding guest etiquette. Your friend/family is celebrating one of the biggest moments of their lives, and when they look back on…
Wedding Invite Addressing Etiquette
Addressing your custom wedding invitations can be a tricky situation. Whose name goes first? What do you do with an unmarried couple is living together? How should I address my single friends? Ugh, there are so many options, who knows what is the right or wrong way?
