Surviving wedding season - an etiquette guide for guests

Wedding season is upon us! This article is a brief overview of how to avoid being a terrible guest.

Advice: Two Weddings, Two Sets of Gifts?

One groom-to-be asks what to do if you've already been married once before, but not "gay-married." Is it taboo to ask friends for wedding gifts again?

One wedding gift will suffice

Dear Miss Manners: How many wedding gifts do you give? One for the engagement, one for each shower and one for the wedding. Is this correct? Gentle Reader: The answer Miss Manners will give you is not what you would hear from most engaged couples or those who aid and abet them.

If You Want Me to RSVP, Then You Need to Actually Invite Me

I returned the RSVP card for a wedding earlier this week, and it made my think of this piece from the archives where I struggled with RSVPs for my sister-in-law’s bridal shower. Titled “RSVP A Cultural Construct?,” it examined the obligations that invitations carry. The following has been edited from its original posting for clarity and relevance, and presents a some new thoughts on the matter ...

Pinterest - social media's next big thing?

Mention “Pinterest” to your girlfriend, mom or daughter and an excited conversation will likely ensue. By the end, she’ll want to immediately jump on her computer or smartphone to visit the website. And if you’ve yet to receive an...