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 Here they come! 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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Partnerships 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. How many people should I invite […]
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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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Partnerships Merry manners: Etiquette expert Lizzie Post shares tips on how to host a holiday party with grace
When it comes to manners and etiquette, one name in particular comes to mind: Emily Post. Originally published in 1922 (with updates every five years), Post’s book “Etiquette” covers everything from proper handshakes to cutlery placement, and has […]
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Etiquette What to bring to a Christmas party: A guide to food and gift etiquette for holiday partygoers
‘Tis the season of Christmas party invitations, and (if you’re lucky) your holiday invites will come by post—Paperless Post. One thing party guests love about getting online event invitations is the private messaging feature that lets you, for […]
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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 What does RSVP mean?
These days we tend to associate the term RSVP with Facebook, where “yes” means “maybe,” “maybe” means “no,” and “no” means “How do I know you, again?” But there was once a time when an RSVP held significant […]
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Etiquette Change the date wording examples
Mailing your wedding invitations is usually a straightforward process. You can send out save the dates as early as a year ahead of the big day (essentially, as soon as you have your venue officially booked). Then, formal […]
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Partnerships Destination wedding planning with Beth Helmstetter
So you are thinking about going a little further afield to tie the knot? Inviting your guests to spend a few days in paradise with you is as dreamy as it gets—if you can nail the logistics. We […]
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Etiquette How to write a thank you card and send it on time
One good deed deserves another. Should you receive a great gift, stop and enjoy the moment. But remember that you’ve now got an important task: thank you cards. Don’t worry—writing a thank you note is no great effort. […]
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Etiquette When to send save the dates (and how to write them)
Would you believe us if we told you that save the dates were one of the more contemporary pieces of wedding stationery we made? Go ahead: ask your parents. There’s a real chance that they didn’t send wedding […]
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Get Togethers So you’ve had too much to drink (again)…
It’s happened to the best of us (some more often than others): you’re out enjoying a few libations with friends when suddenly “a few” has evolved into “too many.” No, you’re not an overeager teenager with a fake […]
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Etiquette Explanation of formal dress codes
While hosts today tend to be fairly lenient about guests’ party attire, you’re still likely to run into traditional dress code terms on wedding invitations that leave you puzzling over what you’re meant to wear (what is “morning […]