Etiquette
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Etiquette
RSVP etiquette 101: When should guests RSVP for a wedding?
When inviting guests to celebrate your vows of love and commitment, it’s important you allow them enough time to RSVP to your wedding invitation. Afterall, sharing your big day with the people you love is one of the […]
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Etiquette
When to send out baby shower invites
A baby shower is a joyous occasion among friends and family who gather to celebrate the mom or parents-to-be, offering gifts and support for their new arrival. Whether you’re organizing a party for a brand new parent or […]
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Etiquette
Baby shower thank you card wording examples & etiquette
If you recently had a baby shower, or have one coming up, let us start off by saying congrats! Your baby shower is a special event you’ll cherish for years to come. After the party, don’t forget to send baby […]
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Interviews
Event planner Bronson van Wyck crafts tablescapes inspired by Oscar de la Renta for Paperless Post
“A memorable table starts with memorable guests,” says event design mastermind Bronson van Wyck. “If you aren’t filling your table with the best people, it’s time to upgrade your guest list.” He may have a soft spot for […]
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Etiquette
Merriment to follow: Your foolproof guide to wedding invitation wording
Congratulations on your engagement! Now that you’ve picked a date, it’s time to plan, and wedding invitations are an important part of setting the tone and including your family and friends in your excitement. Planning a wedding is […]
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Etiquette
20 Get well soon card messages and wishes
Whether a loved one is sick, injured, recovering from surgery, or experiencing tough times, sending a get well soon card can help brighten their spirits. It can often be hard to find the right words to say to […]
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Interviews
How to host (and attend) any party, politely: 10 etiquette tips from Lizzie Post
Things change all the time. Take telephones, for example—when’s the last time you twirled one of those curly cords around your finger while you talked for hours to your best friend or crush? We’ll give you a minute […]
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Etiquette
How to address save the dates to everyone on your wedding guest list
Wedding planning is a lot like conducting an orchestra. It requires learning all the right measures to take, confirming every detail will work in harmony, and ensuring everyone involved knows their part. With the right amount of planning, […]
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Etiquette
How to address wedding invitations: guide and examples
Your wedding invitations are one of the most momentous messages you’ll ever send. They’re your guests’ first look at your upcoming nuptials, and therefore should give a little hint of what’s to come at the big celebration. So, […]
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Etiquette
15 fool-proof conversation starters for every kind of party
Some people are just naturally good at starting (and holding up their end of) conversations in social settings. From partying with people they’ve just met, to mingling with colleagues at an office event, they’re chatting up a storm […]
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Etiquette
Beyond the bottle: 9 thoughtful gifts any host would love to get
It’s always a delight to receive an invitation to a special occasion someone else is planning. You get all the fun of a party with none of the hosting duties. But while you’re getting ready to kick back […]
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Etiquette
The ultimate guide to wedding dress codes and guest attire
If you have a wedding on the horizon, you may find yourself fully immersed in everything that comes with wedding planning. Between flowers and first dance tunes, bouquets, and bridesmaid dresses, there are a lot of choices to […]
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Etiquette
Event planning in 2022: The state of parties after Covid
Humans are generally social animals, hard-wired for relationships. So in late 2019 when the novel coronavirus brought lockdowns and restrictions and in-person social gatherings were disallowed, it affected almost everybody. But as the world adjusts to the new […]
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Etiquette
8 wedding invitation etiquette tips
As you navigate all that goes into wedding planning, from negotiating with a wedding vendor to struggling to word your formal invitation, following simple wedding etiquette can help steer you in the right direction. When it comes to […]
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Etiquette
When to host every wedding-related event
First off, congratulations are in order. You or someone you love is newly engaged! Take a moment to bask in this, because it is, in fact, a big deal. No offense to Tolstoy, who began Anna Karenina with […]