How to invite 1st crowd to 2nd reception

Hello! I've searched through previous posts and not found quite this question. We are having a small wedding and reception in NY, and a second larger reception a couple of weeks later in Indiana. I'd like to issue a general invitation to the NY folks that if they're able to come to Indiana, we'd.... [Read more]

Gift Cards Appropriate for Bridal Shower

I will be attending a Bridal shower in which the bride and groom are currently in the process of building a new home. The invitation lists the locations of registry; however, all items have been purchased. There is a note on the invitation that indicates that Gift Cards to Home Depot/Lowes are also.... [Read more]

Gift or no gift?

We live in Indiana and are attending a wedding in North Carolina the weekend after July 4th. The bride is planning a very informal beach wedding, informal to the extent that her "invitation" is an email invitation. Travel expenses are going to be a little higher than usual due to the holiday..... [Read more]

Gift Card Bridal Shower?

My son and his fiancee have everything and just a small apartment. They hope to buy a house within 1 year of the wedding. So right now they just want 'gift cards.' Would it be proper to throw a couples shower and suggest 'gift cards' as gifts when folks call to inquire where they are.... [Read more]

Addressing wedding invitations to Apartments, Condos, etc.

I am a calligrapher and am addressing the invitations for a friend's wedding. I actually haven't done any wedding invites for about 4 years now and it seems some of the ettiquette rules have changed since I learned them originally. What I would like to know is the proper way to address the.... [Read more]