Wedding Etiquette

The big day will arrive soon and preparations for making it the happiest day of your life are underway. When planning your wedding, arm yourself with traditional etiquette in advance. Knowing the proper way to host a shower, send out invitations or divide expenses is important in making your wedding day special. more »

Though this pleasantry is often overlooked, etiquette demands that a thank you note is written for all wedding gifts received, according to Emily Post. It is very important to show appreciation for the gifts, and you should put as much thought into writing thank you notes as you put into planning the wedding. And remember to thank... more »

Destination weddings are increasingly popular, but they prompt many etiquette questions. Who do you send an invitation to? Where do you hold the reception? Who pays the costs? From sending "save the date" cards to planning activities, destination weddings comes with their own set of rules. more »

Weddings are tremendous undertakings that often require an immense outpouring of time and resources from the family and friends of the happy couple. Yes, it's your day, but sending a thank you gift to the people who helped make your wedding dreams come true can go a long way toward making everyone feel appreciated. more »

Your wedding day will be one of the most important days of your life; you will reflect on it for the rest of your life. Once you've made the engagement official, chosen a wedding date and decided on the wedding type and where it will be, you'll need to draft the guest list. If you and your betrothed have chosen to have a small... more »