Etiquette: When Gifts Arrive Early
Posted by Talley Sue HohlfeldWhen 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, …
Posts Tagged ‘Gifts’
Love It! Rainbow Notebooks
Posted by Shira SavadaEntranced by the multi-colored books above? I don’t blame you. These recycled leather journals come in 24 dreamy hues and are small enough to take on the go. …
Etiquette: How Soon Should You Register?
Posted by Talley Sue HohlfeldThat’s the question one of our recently engaged readers asked me recently via our AskMartha mailbox: askMartha@marthastewartweddings.com. (You too can send us a question.) Her wedding isn’t until …
Love It! A Great Bridal-Party Gift
Posted by Cara SullivanIf you’re on the hunt for the perfect bridesmaid or groomsman gift, you’ll want to check out these wooden iPhone and iPad covers by the Holland-based company Miniot. …
Love It! Bath Tea for Your Bridesmaids
Posted by Sarah SmithWhen this organic lavender bath tea from Terrain popped up on my computer screen, I had to gasp. How beautiful! Made with rose, calendula, and lavender petals and …
Etiquette: Should You Have a Mortgage Registry?
Posted by Talley Sue HohlfeldIn the last couple of weeks, I’ve gotten several press releases, soliciting brides with “register for your mortgage!” services. I suppose, in a way, mortgage registries aren’t much …
The Royal Wedding: A "Charitable Donation" Registry
Posted by Talley Sue HohlfeldWilliam and Kate have proven, once again, to be tremendously modern, even in regard to their registry: They’re requesting donations to a charity. Check out the website! What do …
Etiquette: How to Say 'Thank You' for a Registry Gift
Posted by Talley Sue HohlfeldA few weeks ago, I recommended a couple of books for thank-you note writing, but one of their examples was a bit odd. It went something like this: …
