Category Archives: Everyday Etiquette

Name Change List for Newlywed Brides

Posted on August 22, 2011

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

Posted on February 8, 2009

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

Posted on February 8, 2009

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 →

Everyday Etiquette – Placement of Tissues

Posted on February 8, 2009

Question: We are sending wedding announcements after our destination wedding. We are also adding a card with our At Home Address. When we stuff the envelope should we place the tissue on top of everything or between the announcement and … Continue reading →

Everyday Etiquette – Ceremony & Reception Guest Lists

Posted on February 8, 2009

Question: Is it okay to invite more people to the reception than to the wedding? I am just not sure how to handle this. Thank you for your assistance. Susan The Everyday Etiquette Answer: Susan, Of course, you may invite … Continue reading →

Everyday Etiquette – Step-Parent Invitation Wording

Posted on February 1, 2009

Question: What is the correct way to have My mom, My stepdad and My dad on the invitation? Should it be…Mr. and Mrs. Jones and Mr. Helwig S. The Everyday Etiquette Answer: Before I begin, who is hosting (paying for) … Continue reading →

Everyday Etiquette – Charitable Donations as Gifts

Posted on February 1, 2009

Question: We are a middle aged couple in no need of gifts to get started. We would like our guests to bring non-perishable food for our local food pantry instead. How can we get the word out? Would an enclosure … Continue reading →

Everyday Etiquette – Engagement Gifts for Children

Posted on February 1, 2009

Question: Is it proper etiquette when engaging a woman with children to give them some sort of gift when getting engaged? Craig The Everyday Etiquette Answer: Craig, Congratulations on your engagement! I think it would be a nice gesture to … Continue reading →

Everyday Etiquette – Military Base Wedding Etiquette

Posted on February 1, 2009

Question: Our reception is going to be on a military base and we have to have the drivers license # and state along with date of birth for all attending adults how would we word that on a inclosure card? … Continue reading →

Everyday Etiquette – Second Marriage Ceremony / Reception

Posted on November 13, 2008

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 →