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Entries from the ‘Etiquette & Advice’ Category

Etiquette: Who Gets a Corsage or Boutonniere?

Posted by Talley Sue Hohlfeld

This week, Nikki wrote to us at our AskMartha mailbox (askMartha@marthastewartweddings.com) with this question:
Who gets a corsage or boutonniere at my wedding?
Money is tight, but she still wants …

Etiquette: When Gifts Arrive Early

Posted by Talley Sue Hohlfeld

When a wedding gift arrives before the wedding date, the Etiquette Squad often gets asked, “Do I open the gift? And should I send the thank-you note now, …

Etiquette: Be Discreet When Gathering Addresses

Posted by Talley Sue Hohlfeld

As you round up addresses (and spellings of names) for your guest list, you’re going to want to find out: Are the single cousins dating anybody? What about …

Etiquette: The Drawback of Saying "Adults Only"

Posted by Talley Sue Hohlfeld

I love getting questions and comments from you on my blog posts! On one post about how to respond when someone fishes for an invitation, Leah shared her …

Etiquette: Whose Clothing Does the Bride Control?

Posted by Talley Sue Hohlfeld

Though our audience is mostly brides, I often field etiquette queries from the MOB, the MOH, wedding guests — even, now and then, the groom. Recently I received …

Etiquette: Tony Romo's Epic Wedding Registry

Posted by Cara Sullivan

A friend just sent me this blog post about Tony Romo and Candice Crawford’s wedding wish list (the couple was married over the weekend). Their registry was apparently …

Etiquette: When Mom Wants Her Name on the Invite

Posted by Talley Sue Hohlfeld

One of the recent queries to our AskMartha mailbox (askMartha@marthastewartweddings.com) pointed out a clash between old traditions and our modern sensibilities.
This bride’s divorced mom will be hosting the …

For the Groom: Superheroes, All of Them

Posted by Talley Sue Hohlfeld

I just stumbled upon this, and comic-book fan that I am, I thought it was incredibly fun! (Thanks to Wired.com, and their GeekDad column!)
(Used by kind permission of …