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Marie Green is a fashion stylist and writer from San Diego California. She is the former Fashion Editor of FINE Homes and Living Magazine and her column, “Fashion Focus” has appeared in FINE Magazine as well as LaJolla Light, The Del Mar Times, Del Mar Ink, The Carmel Valley Leader, Rancho Santa Fe Record, and The Solana Beach Sun. Marie is also the co-founder of SheWants.com.
by Marie Green and Adriana Padilla Mack,
founders of SheWants.com
With graduations and weddings on the horizon it may be time to get a crash course in considerate etiquette regarding such events!
RSVP: First, if you are invited to either the celebration or the ceremony: RSVP immediately! Your friend or relative thought enough to invite you to a very special part of their lives—and in some cases the tickets or seats they reserve are limited—so it would be much appreciated if you helped them get an accurate head count in a timely fashion. This also translates into consideration for HOW the invitation is addressed. If it says Mr. Smith and guest, then it means you can bring a guest and the same rule applies for children. If your children are not listed in the invite or they did not receive their own invitation, don’t bring them! Also, it would be in poor taste for you to call and ask for an exception.
Gifts: Regarding gifts for such occasions, yes, send or bring a gift before or on the day of the event. There is a little leeway in regards to a wedding gift. Myth says, you have up to a year AFTER the ceremony to send a present but in these busy times, why not send a gift right away and save yourself from possibly forgetting?
Announcements: The part that continually confuses most people is if you are sent an announcement and not an actual invitation. In this case, it is not necessary to send a gift but a gift is always appreciated and a card is always thoughtful.
Attendance: Here are a few things to remember when attending either event:
- Always remember to be on your best behavior and dress appropriately.
- Greet the guest of honor(s) and their family and make an effort to mingle with the other invited guests.
- Wear clothes that are comfortable yet stylish and appropriate for the time of day.
- Always remember that being invited to a special event is an honor—and if you treat is as such, you won’t go wrong!
Of course, it makes it much easier when the graduate or the bride is registered at SheWants.com because you’ll know exactly what they want!
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