Is Etiquette Dead?

Ask people what they think of when they hear the word etiquette, and invariably they respond with manners or rules. And they dont say those words nicely. They are ideas associated with things you HAVE to do, that your mother told you to do.

Ask Taylor, The Wedding Planner: Do Courthouse Ceremonies Need Gift Registries?

Should you ask for gifts after having a courthouse wedding? And how soon should you start wedding planning?

Alternative wedding registries are getting popular

It's wedding season and you're probably familiar with wedding registries, which allow couples to ask for items they'll need in their married life, there are some that are breaking tradition.

Re-gifting etiquette? The gifts we keep on giving

Birthdays, graduations, Christmas, baby showers, bridal showers, bar and bat mitzvahs, Mother's Day, Father's Day, wedding anniversaries, the occasional sorry- about-that gesture, hostess gifts and presents that don't even fall into a recognizable category. The year is filled with opportunities and obligations to give and receive. So who can blame someone for doing a little regifting? Not the ...

Wedding guest woes

Weddings have significant financial implications for guests. Here’s a formula for wedding gifts and tips on how to graciously decline invitations.