Taking the words of wedding experts with a grain of salt is the only way to survive. That said, there are some great wedding planning books out there full of sage advice. This is probably my favorite. Emily Post’s Etiquette 18th Edition This classic guide includes not only information on weddings, but on a myriad … Read moreBEST WEDDING PLANNING BOOKS! A very proper choice.
Last week was quite a week. A fair bit of time was given to supporting a grieving family who lost their mother, our neighbor. Her funeral brought out my contemplative side. The service was unique, in that the rabbi thought he was a stand up comedian. At first I braced myself: this was a train … Read moreMy Little Etiquette Shop: Lessons Learned at…a funeral?
Emily would actually have quite liked Arianna. She’s spunky, and, we imagine, never dull at a dinner party. The same description applies to Peggy Post, the current Post holding the family post. Peggy has started answering etiquette questions in the New York Times, spicing up the online weddings section. We will be sharing some of … Read moreArianna can get herself all in a Huff, but Emily will always be the Post with the Most.