Go Ahead! Be My Guest! Oh Wait…Can I Take That Back?

My blog the other day linking to the information on how to get an official White House greeting for your wedding also brought up the rest of that day’s post about managing one’s guest list.  We all have to do our best to be diplomatic, but let’s just all take a moment today and say … Read moreGo Ahead! Be My Guest! Oh Wait…Can I Take That Back?

My Little Etiquette Shop: Shuffling Placecards is a Gamble – and the House always Wins

Oh the poor bride and groom.  They slave away in the last busy weeks before their big day, trying to achieve that elusive goal: the perfect seating arrangement.  The one where feuding cousins are on opposite sides of the dance floor, and Uncle Carl the anesthesiologist plays wing man for the med student who’s chatting … Read moreMy Little Etiquette Shop: Shuffling Placecards is a Gamble – and the House always Wins

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