Category Archives: Everyday Etiquette

Everyday Etiquette – Invitation Wording – Honoring a Deceased Parent

Question: Can I still honor my father in the wording on my invitations even though he is deceased? (My mother is not remarried). Joanne The Everyday Etiquette Answer: Dear Joanne, What a wonderful thought. When I got married, my mother … Continue reading

Everyday Etiquette – Second Marriage Ceremony / Reception

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

Everyday Etiquette – Invitation Wording – Adult Wedding Receptions

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

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

Everyday Etiquette – Bridesmaids & Expenses

Question: Who pays for the bridesmaids dresses? Tammy The Everyday Etiquette Answer: Dear Tammy, Traditionally, the bridesmaids and maid/matron of honor pay for their dresses. With this in mind, being considerate of their budgets is very important. If you find … Continue reading

Most Frequently Asked Questions – Specific Gift Requests: Money or Giftcards

As the bride and groom you have decided to forget registering for wedding gifts.   All you want or need is money and/or specific gift cards.   With this decided, your next issue is where do you put this information on your … Continue reading

Everyday Etiquette – Bridal Shower Bonanza

Question: I am getting married in the fall of 2012. My friends and my mother’s friends all want to have showers for me. What is the proper number when it comes to showers? Katie The Everyday Etiquette Answer: Dear Katie, … Continue reading

Name Change List for Newlywed Brides

Changing your name isn’t as simple as submitting one piece of paper.  There are many places it needs to be changed and many places someone’s spouse needs to be legally added into their life.  Here is a checklist to help … Continue reading

Everyday Etiquette – Rehearsal Dinner Confusion

Question: I’m confused as to who all gets invited to the rehearsal dinner. I was planning on just having those involved in the wedding and their spouses but now I’ve been told that I should invite any out of town … Continue reading

Everyday Etiquette – Parents Names on Invitations

Question: On the wedding invitations wording is it proper to put the fathers full name or is it okay to just put the middle initial…for example:Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Greene   or should it beMr. & Mrs. Robert Edward Greene? … Continue reading