etiquette

Words can’t express your gratitude when someone gives you a considerate gift, valuable advice, or support when you need it most. Actually, that’s not exactly true—the right words can definitely let them know how grateful you are, especially […]

New Year’s Eve brings about a sense of nostalgia as we reflect on memories made, vacations taken, and milestones achieved over the past year. It’s the perfect excuse to gather together with family, friends, or neighbors to toast […]

Sending Christmas cards is a time-honored way to keep loved ones up to date on your life while spreading holiday cheer. With sweet messages, adorable photos, and festive flair, Christmas cards are a great way to sum up […]

The holidays are a time for making and maintaining connections. Whether you’re a small business owner, a C-suite executive in a corporation, or a self-employed freelancer, sending business holiday cards reminds clients, employees, and customers that you care—and […]

‘Tis the season of holiday parties, and (if you’re lucky) your holiday invites will come by post—Paperless Post. One thing party guests love about getting online event invitations is the private messaging feature that lets you, for example, […]

When it comes to sending out party invitations, timing is everything. If you send an invitation too early, it may get forgotten. If you send it too late, your guests may already have other plans.  Birthday party invitations […]

Tricks, treats, and goblins abound—sounds like it’s time for a Halloween party! Whether you’re planning a spooky shindig on the weekend before October 31st or hosting on All Hallow’s Eve itself, you’ll want your guests to know exactly […]

You’ve chosen gorgeous wedding invitations to match your style, carefully crafted the wording inside, and figured out how many people you’ll be inviting to the wedding. Now it’s time to send them to your friends and loved ones—but […]

A baby shower is a joyous occasion among friends and family who gather to celebrate the mom or parents-to-be, offering gifts and support for their new arrival. Whether you’re organizing a party for a brand new parent or […]

What’s something everyone has? A birthday! No matter if it’s your 1st, 21st, or 81st birthday, your special day should be celebrated. Get the wording for your birthday invitations just right with our suggestions below that cover every […]

Getting married is an exciting and busy time. There’s so much planning to do, details to keep track of, and moving parts that help make it a day to remember.  One of the first steps in the wedding […]

Save the dates are a good idea for every type of wedding—but for destination weddings, they’re a necessity. A well-timed save the date for a destination wedding gives guests advance notice to make travel plans, find accommodations, and […]

When it comes to manners and etiquette, one name in particular comes to mind: Emily Post. Originally published in 1922 (with updates every five years), Post’s book “Etiquette” covers everything from proper handshakes to cutlery placement, and has […]

A baby shower is a great way to celebrate and support a mother-to-be or parent(s)-to-be, whether they’re having their first or their fifth bundle of joy. Traditionally, a baby shower was a women-only event planned and hosted by […]

These days we tend to associate the term RSVP with Facebook, where “yes” means “maybe,” “maybe” means “no,” and “no” means “How do I know you, again?” But there was once a time when an RSVP held significant […]

Welcome to Party People, our new series about how to plan, throw, and attend parties properly—as told by folk who know how to get down like it’s their job (and for some, it actually is!). From entertaining extraordinaires […]