If You Want Me to RSVP, Then You Need to Actually Invite Me - Scientific American (blog)

If You Want Me to RSVP, Then You Need to Actually Invite Me Scientific American (blog) By Krystal D'Costa | February 3, 2012 | 1 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 ...

Miss Manners: Don't pay the marriage tax by giving multiple gifts - Washington Post

Miss Manners: Don't pay the marriage tax by giving multiple gifts Washington Post DEAR MISS MANNERS: How many wedding gifts do you give? -- One for the engagement. -- One for each shower. -- 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 ... and more »

For Brides and Grooms Who Have Everything, Something to Ease the Conscience - Wall Street Journal

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For Brides and Grooms Who Have Everything, Something to Ease the Conscience Wall Street Journal Another used her bridal shower to make doilies and tea cozies for women in Darfur. "My brides are older—29 to 34—they have all the stuff they could want," says Ms. Weiss. Another bonus to the trend: the gift giver, not the happy couple, ...

Dear FloFab: Should a Host Wait to Wash Dishes? - New York Times (blog)

New York Times (blog)

Dear FloFab: Should a Host Wait to Wash Dishes? New York Times (blog) By FLORENCE FABRICANT As Valentine's Day approaches, with its perilous combination of food, romance and etiquette, Florence Fabricant would love to help with advice on the fine points of entertaining at home and eating in restaurants.

Modern Vintage - My New Orleans

Modern Vintage My New Orleans A generations-old tradition for New Orleans brides, Adler's gift registry offers a vast selection of tabletop and home décor in traditional and contemporary patterns, as well as engravable silver accessories for the wedding party.