How to cut the wedding-guest list without a guilt trip

Ask Carley: Advice on trimming the wedding-guest list.

Friend of Bill? No invite for you

IF YOU HAD to put your money on any Pennsylvania bigwig getting an invite to the Chelsea Clinton-Marc Mezvinsky political wedding of the new millennium tomorrow in upstate New York, it would have to be Gov. Rendell, right?

Modern weddings a social conundrum

Sneaking into Vera Wang's bridal shop. Restricted airspace over Rhinebeck, N.Y. Closed-mouthed caterers, florists and photographers. And unhappy friends who just can't understand why they weren't invited.

Dinner guests who do too much pose quandary - Fri, 30 Jul 2010 PST

DEAR MISS MANNERS I hosted a small dinner party for eight, serving the following courses: appetizer, soup, main meal, dessert. One of my guests finished her appetizer and, attempting to be helpful, began to clear plates while others were still eating. This prompted others to also get up to help. Within moments, half my guests were clearing while the other half were still eating! I like to wait ...

Solving the wedding gift etiquette conundrum

NEW YORK -- Holidays, birthdays and other family celebrations often generate concerns about giving presents. But when it comes to gift-giving anxiety, nothing tops a wedding.