Monthly Archives: July 2012

Etiquette for Addressing Inner and Outer Envelopes

Posted on July 30, 2012

If you have ordered your wedding invitations already, you have probably noticed that there are two different envelopes to use.  First, there is the outer envelope used for mailing.  Everything else goes inside this envelope.  Names and addresses are to … Continue reading →

Tips on Cheap Wedding Favors

Posted on July 27, 2012

It seems these days that people go to weddings expecting to get some kind of wedding favor.  Wedding favors can range from the little bottles of bubbles to candy, matches, magnets, memo pads and candles.  The problem then becomes buying enough … Continue reading →

A Tuxedo or Not

Posted on July 25, 2012

In 1866, Griswold Lorillard, a wealthy tobacco heir, shocked the guests gathered for the annual Autumn Ball of the Tuxedo Park Country Club in Tuxedo, New York, when he arrived to the ball wearing a tail-less black dinner jacket.  Mr. … Continue reading →

Everyday Etiquette – Second Marriage Ceremony / Reception

Posted on July 23, 2012

Question: Here is a little bit of background: We have both been married before. Myself it has been over 21 years and for him its been over 25 years so we basically want to thank everyone for being there for … Continue reading →

Proper Etiquette for a Traditional Receiving Line

Posted on July 20, 2012

Most newlywed couples prefer to have the receiving line immediately following the ceremony and not at the reception venue.  Most churches and other wedding sites will have an area large enough to accommodate the traditional receiving line. Based on the … Continue reading →

Tips for Saving Money on Invitations

Posted on July 18, 2012

Most of us try to plan our wedding with some sort of budget in mind.  Here are a few tips to help you save some money on your wedding invitations and help you stay within your budget. Shop around for your … Continue reading →

How Much is the Whole Thing Going to Cost?

Posted on July 16, 2012

The two major highlights of any wedding weekend are the ceremony and the reception.  The expenses included for the ceremony will be the fee for the site, clergy payment, music and custodial feels.  Expenses for the reception will include food, … Continue reading →

Kinds of Gifts for the Bridal Party

Posted on July 13, 2012

It is customary for the bride and groom to get the bridal party some sort of bridal party gift to thank them for being a part of the ceremony and helping celebrate the big day.  The gifts do not have to … Continue reading →

Everyday Etiquette – Invitation Wording – Adult Wedding Receptions

Posted on July 11, 2012

Question: We are planning an adult only reception, how do you tell you guests in the invitation? What is the proper wording, saying…? Lillian The Everyday Etiquette Answer: Dear Lillian, This is always a sticky situation when children are involved. … Continue reading →

Everyday Etiquette – Delayed Wedding Receptions

Posted on July 9, 2012

Question: My husband and I were married by our pastor in our church 10/3/11 in the presence of two non-family witnesses. My family is all out-of-town, so we didn’t allow any family. (We wanted to go ahead and get married … Continue reading →