etiquette
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Etiquette
When to send Christmas and holiday cards
Sending Christmas cards is a time-honored way to keep loved ones up to date on your life while spreading holiday cheer. With sweet messages, adorable photos, and festive flair, Christmas cards are a great way to sum up […]
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Business
40 business holiday card messages to send to clients, customers, and employees
The holidays are a time for making and maintaining connections. Whether you’re a small business owner, a C-suite executive in a corporation, or a self-employed freelancer, sending business holiday cards reminds clients, employees, and customers that you care—and […]
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Etiquette
When to send party invitations for your next get-together
When it comes to sending out party invitations, timing is everything. If you send an invitation too early, it may get forgotten. If you send it too late, your guests may already have other plans. Birthday party invitations […]
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Etiquette
10 scary-good Halloween party invitation and wording ideas
Tricks, treats, and goblins abound—sounds like it’s time for a Halloween party! Whether you’re planning a spooky shindig on the weekend before October 31st or hosting on All Hallow’s Eve itself, you’ll want your guests to know exactly […]
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Etiquette
How to address wedding invitations: Guide and examples
You’ve chosen gorgeous wedding invitations to match your style, carefully crafted the wording inside, and figured out how many people you’ll be inviting to the wedding. Now it’s time to send them to your friends and loved ones—but […]
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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
25 birthday party invitation wording examples for kids and adults
What’s something everyone has? A birthday! No matter if it’s your 1st, 21st, or 81st birthday, your special day should be celebrated. Get the wording for your birthday invitations just right with our suggestions below that cover every […]
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Etiquette
When to send save the dates: etiquette and tips
Getting married is an exciting and busy time. There’s so much planning to do, details to keep track of, and moving parts that help make it a day to remember. One of the first steps in the wedding […]
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Etiquette
15 destination wedding save the date ideas and wording examples
Save the dates are a good idea for every type of wedding—but for destination weddings, they’re a necessity. A well-timed save the date for a destination wedding gives guests advance notice to make travel plans, find accommodations, and […]
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Etiquette
10 New Year’s Eve invitation wording ideas to kick off the new year right
New Year’s Eve brings about a sense of nostalgia as we reflect on memories made, vacations taken, and milestones achieved over the past year. It’s the perfect excuse to gather together with family, friends, or neighbors to toast […]
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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 holiday parties, 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 example, […]
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Interviews
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
When to have a baby shower, from coed celebrations to sip and sees
A baby shower is a great way to celebrate and support a mother-to-be or parent(s)-to-be, whether they’re having their first or their fifth bundle of joy. Traditionally, a baby shower was a women-only event planned and hosted by […]
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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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Interviews
Party people: Derek Blasberg’s adult birthday party dos and don’ts
Welcome to Party People, our new series about how to plan, throw, and attend parties properly—as told by folk who know how to get down like it’s their job (and for some, it actually is!). From entertaining extraordinaires […]
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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 […]