I’ve been so remiss in posting, so my apologies! We are three days away from the BIG DAY. The great thing about being so close is that most costs are finalized, and there are no more big surprises. I know, I’m cheap, … Continue reading
Recently the question, “what is a charger?” has been brought up frequently in conversations in regards to table settings. I’ve seen a variety of table setting at weddings, from informal to formal. Depending on your wedding venue or caterer, you may need … Continue reading
<question> How do I figure out how many people should stand with me? I could go with 2 bridesmaids, but I could also go with 10. </question> I don’t know where this etiquette came from, but the bridesmaids ratio is suggested to … Continue reading
Trying to figure out what to give your bridesmaids? There’s no correct way and specific gift but just like any gift, hopefully you can find something that they’ll like. Being part of the wedding party requires alot of money on their part … Continue reading
Although the wedding is over, there was still one last thing we had for our guests… thank you notes. A personal thank you note is the only appropriate way to say “Thank You.” The common etiquette is to send a handwritten thank … Continue reading
Geez. So Bachelor Party #1 has been scheduled. I’m going to Vegas with my buddies in January, and we’re going to check out the cultural icons and natural habitats of that quiet town. I’m really excited – I will definitely bring a … Continue reading
<question> I’m annoyed at how nowadays wedding “gifts” aren’t really gifts at all and they’re more like buying your ticket to the wedding. Gifts are freely given, or should be, but I feel like in weddings its not like that anymore. You … Continue reading
<question> I was invited to a wedding in Utah and it’s going to cost me several hundred dollars to fly out there, stay in a hotel, and rent a car. Am I really expected to spend about $100 on their gift, too? … Continue reading
<question> Our caterer has arranged for other vendors, such that she is almost acting like a wedding planner. However, it means that my catering bill includes lighting, flowers, and the more typical food, labor, linens and equipment. How do I figure out … Continue reading
This past wedding season I got a lot of questions from guests about etiquette so I wanted to share with everyone: <question> How much do I spend on the wedding gift? </question> No one should think of this as a hard fast … Continue reading
I thought this might be a good topic to share with any future brides so they can realize that knowing what you want is sometimes less drama then being flexible. Read David’s post about Wedding Day Drama, he is right on with his … Continue reading
According to my mom, in Chinese tradition, your bridesmaids’ duties only come into play the morning of the wedding day. They help the bride get dressed and made up. However, in this modern western world, the list of responsibilities is quite long and … Continue reading
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