Archive for the ‘Etiquette’ Category

What is the best outfit to wear to a bridal shower?

Cherry Berry asked: The bridal shower is being held at a friend of the bride’s house.

What is proper etiquette in giving bridal shower and wedding gifts?

Ana J asked: A few of my friends came to both my bridal shower and wedding last year and gave a shower gift (ranging from about $20-25) and then came to the wedding but did not give a wedding gift. Several of them are getting married soon, so should I do the same, or [...]

Is it appropriate to wear your bridal lingerie to your gown fitting?

Shelli asked: I want to wear a corset under my wedding gown, but I want to make sure it will fit under my gown when I go to get it measured for alterations. Is is appropriate to wear a sexy (but tasteful) corset to my fitting?
Seamstresses and bridal gown salespeople opinions would be great! Thanks!

Is it appropriate on a bridal shower invitation to request gift receipts?

KayDee asked: I am having a bridal shower for my younger sister. She asked me to include on the shower invitation a request for gift receipts with gifts, so that she can return any duplicates etc. I feel that is tacky, but is this common or acceptable?

Is it bad etiquette to do a pot luck bridal shower?

nancie asked: I’m planning a bridal shower with some other people. Someone in the group suggested that we do a pot luck and ask guets to bring a dish. Is that appropriate?

What is the proper etiquette for inviting people to bridal showers? Do you only invite a person once?

Mam asked: My daughter is estimating around 3 bridal showers. Can she ask the same person to more than one.

How much is appropriate to spend for a co-worker bridal shower gift?

Diva asked: I sit next to a male co-worker and have been invited to his fiancee’s bridal shower. I’ve never met her before and am wondering what’s an appropriate amount to spend on her gift?
I kinda agree with you “smart lady”; I feel kinda weird going. But it’s a Greek bridal shower and [...]

What is the proper way to distribute bridal registry info?

Back in the Day asked: I’ve read that it is NOT okay to mail bridal registry slips with invitations. What *is* the right way?

who is responsible to see that thre is bridal showers for a couple?

Joan H asked: I have a friend that thinks its her responsibility to make sure that the right people have a bridal shower for her.

What do you give a bride at a bridal shower?

angie asked: I have never attended a bridal shower before and I just recently was invited to my friends’. I have been invited to several but always was unable to attend. What sort of gifts do you normally give? Is a bridal shower the same as the lingerie party?