Q: As the sister of the bride, I'm expected to give a toast at her wedding. I'm not great at public speaking - how do I give a thoughtful and meaningful speech, but not sound sappy and boring? A: This is an excellent question and a timely one. I recently attended a wedding where the best man gave a 17:37! minute speech. (I know this exact time ... read more
Usually I answer a questioned posed, not the reverse, however over the past few months I noticed a disturbing trend in which I have no answer and hoped someone might. Q: I have been dining in the presence of several different woman from different cities, different backgrounds and not so disparaging incomes. These woman are white, 60s-70s in ... read more
Q: I recently celebrated my birthday at a neighborhood bar where I was inundated with gifts. Our party moved around a bit and presents were consolidated in bags as to accommodate the growing group. (Yes, I am that popular.) I opened my presents later that night at home and there was one gift without a tag or card. I can't recall who handed me ... read more
Source: greenweddingshoes.com via apartmentjeanie on Pinterest Q: When a wedding invitation states 'no gifts please', are you supposed to adhere to the request and not give a gift? This is a Caribbean wedding, so I appreciate the couples' thoughtfulness, but I feel like everyone else will give something and I'll look cheap. A: If a couple ... read more
A confused & conflicted reader sent this valid question regarding wedding attendance etiquette. Q: If you are a couple with a child and you're invited to a wedding, do you assume your child is invited? Or, do you check with the couple getting married? Although the latter seems like you're putting the bride and groom on the spot. A: There ... read more
Source: projectwedding.com via RaeNell on Pinterest My expertise is sought for many a non essential knowledge. Most likely it's because I am a self-proclaimed authority on appropriate behavior aka etiquette. Recently a friend posed the following question: Q: A close friend of mine who eloped near a year ago has decided to host a 1 year ... read more
