Today in our etiquette refresher series, I’m going over the basics of what to do when you host a party or get invited to one. This goes for adult events, school events, and even children’s birthday parties!

How to be a Gracious Host

A host’s priority is to make his or her guests feel welcome and comfortable. Whether the occasion is casual or black-tie, a gracious host manages the tasks of the event all while being attuned to the needs of her guests.

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Do you know the do’s and don’ts of being a gracious wedding guest? As wedding season is picking up again, it’s a good idea to brush up on etiquette, so today I am sharing etiquette pointers every wedding guest should know. 

As a former wedding planner, I witnessed quite a few faux pas from wedding guests. “Don’t people know?” I would ask myself. But, then again, maybe they didn’t!

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Behind almost every happy newlywed couple who has just walked down the aisle, there’s a mother-of-the-bride who has worked tirelessly to make sure the wedding day was memorable and wonderful. Oftentimes, the mother-of-the-bride has done much of the planning and coordinating to ensure the wedding day is picture perfect! It’s common etiquette to give gifts to those who help you most, so today we wanted to share some lovely and thoughtful gift ideas for the mother-of-the-bride.

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There are few things sweeter than being surrounded by the most important women in your life on your wedding day. College friends, lifelong friends, sisters, and new family — it’s such a precious time! So today we’re sharing our favorite bridesmaid gifts that you can buy online before you walk down the aisle and say “I do.” Some are personalized, some are keepsakes, and all would make for the loveliest gifts! 

Shop our favorites below — you’ll see some familiar brands (Joy Creative Shop, LoHome and Fig and Dove, to name a few) and a few new ones that we think you’ll love.

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Last week in our Facebook group Social Graces, we talked about wedding registries — what to register for, what to leave off, and things we would register for if we could do it all over again. So it got me thinking about my own wedding registry. We’ve been married for 18 years and still use many of the wedding gifts we received — and there have been plenty of times when I’ve hosted a dinner or holiday where I wish I had registered for something back in the day.

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Are you ever at a loss for words when writing a heartfelt note? Unsure of what to say in a sympathy card? Looking for new ways to express gratitude in a thank you note? We have you covered!

We’re so excited to share with you the launch of our Guide to Thoughtful Note Writing, a fantastic resource for anyone who needs a little assistance when writing a thank you note or a sympathy note.

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Spring is in the air, and that means one thing: It’s officially wedding season! Over the years I’ve written about various etiquette topics, and one of the most requested is wedding etiquette. Whether you’re planning a wedding or attending one, there are many things to consider and countless ways to be gracious and thoughtful. So I’m going to cover everything you need to know about wedding etiquette for everyone from brides-to-be to seasoned wedding guests who simply need a quick refresher on this important “What to Do.” Up first in our wedding series, let’s talk about wedding gift etiquette! 

How Much Should I Spend? 

There isn’t a set amount or set percentage of your income that determines how much you should spend on a wedding gift.

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I’ve loved talking about all things marriage this past month in our “DoSayIDo” series, from the best advice my husband and I received to enriching intimacy, as well as surviving tough times. Mostly I’ve loved the conversations we’ve had with many of you and the kind words you’ve so graciously sent our way.

Today in the fourth and final part of the marriage series, I want to focus on those who are dating, engaged or recently married.

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Weddings may be smaller for the near future but something that hasn’t changed: wedding invitation etiquette. Today we are delighted to have Alexandra Kretschmar from Ladybird Paper Co. answer the most common etiquette questions surrounding wedding invitations and addressing envelopes. Keep scrolling to see some of her beautiful invitations and calligraphy. 

First, let’s talk design. What is the most important thing about choosing a wedding invitation suite?

Your wedding invitation is your guests’ first glimpse of what your big day will look like.

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This is a post I’ve been wanting to write for a long time! Meaningful and unique wedding gifts for the special couples in your life.

One thing I emphasized in my wedding gift etiquette post is that – in most cases – you should try to buy something on a couple’s registry. It’s thoughtful to buy something they actually want, after all!

But sometimes there are reasons to go off the registry.

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