Wedding Etiquette

November 10th, 2009

I am often asked etiquette questions and there are some that keep coming up again and again.  One of these is, “What do I do if guests don’t RSVP? 

As a wedding planner, one of the services I offer is calling guests who have not RSVP’d by the requested date.  It is perfectly acceptable to call those guests who have not responded.  After all, you may be charged for meals that no one is there to eat!  When I call I say something along the lines of:  Mary & Tom are hoping that you will be able to join them for their wedding.  Please call and let me know as soon as possible. I have found most people are very apologetic, explaining that “yes” the are planning to come but misplaced the RSVP card etc, etc.  We lead such busy lives, it is understandable that some people forget to RSVP.

If you don’t have a wedding planner, enlist the help of your family & bridal party to call.

November 4th, 2009

Wedding Etiquette Seminar

November 2nd, 2009

Last week’s Emily Post Wedding Etiquette Seminar at The Umstead Hotel & Spa was a huge success.  We had 14 people participate.  There was lively discussion and lots of good questions.  My sincere thanks to all who attended. Because of its success, I am planning to offer another seminar probably in March 2010.  Stay tuned for more information.

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    Barbara Clark

    An Elegant Affair is one of the most sought after event planning companies in the area because of its creativity, attention to detail, and depth of knowledge. In 2007, An Elegant Affair was named Best of The Knot Weddings.

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