Lounge Around
Posted by Sarah SmithI have a bridal shower to attend in just a few weeks, and I’ve been contemplating what to buy the bride-to-be. This weekend, I finally decided to get …
Posts Tagged ‘bridal shower’
An Eco-Chic Bridal Shower
Posted by Matthew RobbinsThere are so many wonderful events leading up to your wedding date, but a luncheon hosted by your dearest friends can be one of the most enjoyable. I …
Etiquette: How Many Events Must Your Attendants Attend?
Posted by Talley Sue HohlfeldI heard a story last week about a couple with: two engagement parties, three showers, three golf get-togethers, a “dress reveal,” a bridesmaid luncheon, bachelor and bachelorette parties, …
Etiquette: When You Get Duplicate Gifts at the Shower
Posted by Talley Sue HohlfeldNormally, if you get two of the same gift, you thank each person, then stealthily return one of them and never mention the duplication. If they know about …
Love It! Oh So Pretty Solid Perfumes
Posted by Sarah SmithI’m kind of dying over these adorable solid perfumes by Fragonard Parfumeur. They’re so fun! I know I’d love to receive one at a bridal shower or bachelorette party …
Etiquette: Alternative Bridal Showers
Posted by Talley Sue HohlfeldOne of the queries we get a lot in our AskMartha mailbox (askMartha@marthastewartweddings.com) is this one: My fiance and I have been established in a household for a …
Etiquette: A Favor for People Who Couldn't Attend the Shower?
Posted by Talley Sue HohlfeldA couple of months ago, I attended a cousin’s shower. Our favors were little “LOVE” cookie cutter sets. (Great for me! I collect cookie cutters.) Several of the women …
Etiquette: The No-Wrapping-Paper Shower
Posted by Talley Sue HohlfeldI received a bridal-shower invitation in the mail the other day; a little slip of paper tucked into the envelope said: In order to save time and paper, …
