From the category archives:
Q: Is it appropriate to wear winter white to a wedding? A: Generally, white and ivory are reserved for the bride. Only if the white you wish to wear is very tailored and in no way competes with the wedding gown would you consider it, and then you would accessorize, if possible, with color.
{ 7 comments }
Q: My daughter is getting married in the coming months. Since I am out of state, the in-laws are handling most of the wedding plans. The wedding and reception will both take place in back yards, which limits attendance. Only 90 invites were printed (requiring RSVP) of which our family only received 30. If the [...]
{ 14 comments }
Q: How is it determined what colors of dresses the mothers of the bride/groom are to wear? A: The mother of the bride selects first, a color she loves and loves to wear, having nothing at all to do with the wedding party. She then tells the groom’s mom what she is selecting so that [...]
{ 10 comments }
Q: My daughter is a bridesmaid in a friends wedding. The bride to be decided to get married out of country – who pays for travel? A: Your daughter does. If this now is much too expensive an endeavor, your daughter can decline the honor of serving as a bridesmaid. It can be quite a [...]
{ 4 comments }
Q: My daughter was engaged to be married. We had a bridal shower for her in May and then in August she called off the wedding. She wanted to return the gifts but the guests didn’t want them back. She is now planning on getting married again and we are planning a shower again. Is [...]
{ 4 comments }
Q: My friend is getting married in September. I will be a bridesmaid in the wedding. Instead of gifts the bride and groom are asking that people give money only, no gifts. And they want this put in the invitations! They say they already have everything they need in their house. (They have been together [...]
{ 20 comments }
Q: A friend of mine is getting married for the second time and I am not attending the wedding, do I still need to buy a gift? I gave a nice amount of money as a wedding gift to her first wedding. A: No, you have no obligation to give a gift whether you attend [...]
{ 7 comments }
Q: I’ve received two wedding invitations for the same day–one from a college friend and one from a cousin. Which one should take precedence? A: The decision is yours: Think about which person you’re closer to. If you choose your friend, reach out to your family immediately (and in person, if possible) to minimize hurt [...]
{ 8 comments }
Q: An old friend just asked me to be a bridesmaid in her wedding– but I’m 42 and married! Isn’t there a customary age cutoff for serving in this position? A: Sorry, but there’s no statute of limitations. With second marriages so common, women of any age can be called on. You may politely decline, [...]
{ 7 comments }
Q: My husband’s cousin is getting remarried, but unfortunately, my husband can’t make it to the wedding. Am I still obligated to go? A: Obligated? No. It’s OK for you to go on your own, but if you’d rather not attend by yourself, that’s fine too. If you do choose to decline, send your regrets [...]
{ 19 comments }
Emily's Tweets
The Gift of Good Manners
Loading ...
