The 4th of July Non-Weekend. Bad for Brides? Good for Guests? You decide.

Ah the calendar.  Tomorrow, the 4th of July falls on a WEDNESDAY for the first time in many years.  For those with office jobs whose vacation days are comparable to certain rare truffles in the food world, this is a big deal. There are calculations by which you can take only a few days off, … Read moreThe 4th of July Non-Weekend. Bad for Brides? Good for Guests? You decide.

Unity candle? Candles in the centerpieces? Nope. Hint: cake, wishes, and little cone shaped hats

So many celebrations the year before a wedding! Engagement shindig, showers, bachelor and ette, rehearsal dinner, boy that’s quite a calendar! what’s missing from that list? Hint: think cake, wishes and little pointy hats. Birthdays. Yours, your fiancé’s, your mother’s…don’t forget life’s regularly scheduled special events. Non wedding related celebrations keep your feet on the … Read moreUnity candle? Candles in the centerpieces? Nope. Hint: cake, wishes, and little cone shaped hats

My Little Etiquette Shop: Graceful handling of Gift Gaffes

Today we’ll address a guest issue from the Bride’s perspective – but all you guests-to-be out there listen up!  Spare the bride and groom some trouble (see below) and play along.  On to the question. Q:   Hi My Little Etiquette Shop, We are going with “no gifts” at our wedding. In my experience some guests bring   gifts anyway, and those who don’t feel very … Read moreMy Little Etiquette Shop: Graceful handling of Gift Gaffes