Tag: Wedding Etiquette

Dollars for Daughter’s S-I-L

Posted by Jodi Smith, Etiquette Expert on October 25, 2011
Q: Our daughter’s sister-in-law is getting married in a few months. We have been told we are getting an invitation to the wedding. It is however in another state and we do not want to make the drive. I looked everywhere to find out what would be the appropriate amount of cash gift [...]
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October 25, 2011 by Jodi Smith, Etiquette Expert
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Invitations as Invoices

Posted by Jodi Smith, Etiquette Expert on October 13, 2011
Q: My cousin is getting married to his long-time, live-in girlfriend. My aunt just emailed me their Williams Sonoma gift registry information, in case I was interested. If I’m not invited to the wedding, am I still expected to get them a gift? A: I can not imagine for a moment that your [...]
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October 13, 2011 by Jodi Smith, Etiquette Expert
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Etiquette Emergency: Invitation Name Etiquette

Posted by Jodi Smith, Etiquette Expert on September 6, 2011
Q: My father is a Junior and his father passed away this summer.  We are about to have my wedding invitations printed but are now wondering if my father should drop the “Jr.” after his name. A: Please accept my condolences on your grandfather’s death, as well as my congratulations on your upcoming wedding. [...]
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September 6, 2011 by Jodi Smith, Etiquette Expert
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Etiquette Emergency: When to Open Gifts

Posted by Jodi Smith, Etiquette Expert on August 11, 2011
Q: We are having a reception for our son and his new bride (they were married in a different state a few months ago) and are coming here so that our friends can meet the new bride. We are hosting an informal reception for them in our church hall. Friends will be bringing [...]
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August 11, 2011 by Jodi Smith, Etiquette Expert
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Etiquette Emergency: Married Monograms

Posted by Jodi Smith, Etiquette Expert on July 28, 2011
Q: I have a quick question that I can’t seem to find an answer for in any of the etiquette books and sites I’ve checked out. My name now is Melinda Mary Smith. After I marry, I will be hyphenating my name with my fiancé’s, so my full name will be Melinda Mary Smith-Jones. [...]
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July 28, 2011 by Jodi Smith, Etiquette Expert
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