Emily Post vs. TrèsSugar: Wedding Invitation Etiquette


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Modern Wedding Invitation Etiquette

Even if you're bucking most of the traditions, wedding etiquette can't be ignored — especially when it comes to the invitations. With the potential for hurt feelings, unintended insults, and misunderstandings, what should be a joyous celebration can turn into a high-heel-trafficked minefield. But that doesn't mean you have to be all Emily Post about it. I've rounded up some of the essential Read more

Putting an Ex on Your Wedding Guest List — a Do or a Don't?


Updated 03/17/11 10:09 AM · Posted by · 7 comments

Prince William and Kate Middleton Inviting Exes to Wedding

It may feel like the polite thing to do, but the real awkwardness is for the invited ex. Say no, and you fear it will be read into; say yes, and you have to actually go. Oddly, though, British royal etiquette encourages brides and grooms to invite exes. "In the British royal family, which follows rules of etiquette established hundreds of years ago, it’s just fine to invite exes, people who Read more

"We Had Drunk Sex and I Feel Awful"


Updated 02/11/12 8:02 AM · Posted by Tres Community · 14 comments

Drunk Sex Regrets

This question is from a Group Therapy post in our TrèsSugar Community. Add your advice in the comments! I had been "seeing" this guy for about three months, when it appeared to me that he really wasn't that interested in me anymore. He would always say that I worry too much but eventually admitted that "He didn't want to be in a serious relationship, but enjoyed my company and still wanted to Read more

Geeky Fantastic Wedding Invite Is a Record Player in Disguise


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Record Player Wedding Invite

If your unique save the dates make a splash with your guests, then you need to one-up yourself with an amazing wedding invitation. Take this creative example: it's actually a record player wedding invite! Talk about a transformer! Crafted with some paper (obviously), yarn, a needle, a flexidisc record, and some serious ingenuity, this record player invite would be the perfect fit for any Read more

Pros Dish on 2012's Hottest Wedding Trends


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2012 Wedding Trends

This past weekend I attended the San Francisco Wedding Fair at the Four Seasons and was able to chat with a variety of wedding biz pros about what's trending in the world of I dos. Professionals involved in everything from wedding planning to invitations to cupcakes to dress designing gave their insight on what's going to be hot this wedding season. So if you're planning your big day or helping Read more

DIY: Wedding Invitations


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How to DIY Wedding Invitations

Here's a post from Colleen Reilly, one-half of Thursdays and bride-to-be. Colleen is graciously sharing three DIYs from her upcoming nuptials with CasaSugar readers. Last week she shared her DIYs for creating corsages and boutonnieres. Today, she's back with her advice on creating your own wedding invitations. Somehow time has completely flown and in just two months, my fiancé and I will be Read more

Ask a Savvy Bride: Do I Bring a Gift If I Was Only Invited to the Reception?


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Do I Have to Bring a Gift If I Was Only Invited to the Reception, Not the Wedding?

Wedding etiquette can be tricky. If you have a conundrum like the one below, be sure to ask our Savvy Bride for help in the Ask Savvy group. Reader Natty recently posed this question. Dear Savvy Bride, My cousin recently had a "destination wedding". During the planning it was made very clear that it was going to be a small wedding and that no one but immediate family was invited. I recently Read more

Ask a Savvy Bride: Is It OK to Invite Guests to Engagement Party and Not Wedding?


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Is It Rude to Invite People to an Engagement Party and Not the Wedding?

Wedding etiquette can be tricky, like this question below, so be sure to ask our Savvy Bride your questions in the Ask Savvy group. Dear Savvy, My fiancé and I are trying to be as smart with our money as possible while planning our upcoming wedding. We need to keep it small, but like most weddings, the list keeps growing and growing. I was venting to a co-worker the other day and she suggested Read more

Ask a Savvy Bride: What to Tell RSVPs With Uninvited Plus Ones


Updated 08/30/11 4:56 PM · Posted by SavvySugar · 35 comments

RSVPing to a Wedding When They Weren't Invited With Guest

Wedding planning and etiquette can be tricky. If you have a dilemma like the one below, be sure to ask our Savvy Bride for help in the Ask Savvy group. Dear Savvy Bride, My fiance and I are currently collecting our RSVP cards to our wedding. We're having just 100 people and already a handful of guests have replied plus one when they weren't invited with a date. My fiance is much more laid back Read more

The Reach Wedding Guest — A Do or a Don't?


Updated 03/01/11 3:16 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Kanye West Invited to Prince William and Kate Middleton's Wedding

It's good to be Prince William. As far as my quick research can tell, he's never met Kanye West, but he's a fan and apparently invited the rapper to his wedding. While just about anyone would jump at the sight of the gilded invite, I'm sure the real excitement will lie with William and Kate if Kanye says I do. This type of a wedding guest — the reach — is not talked about often, but happens Read more