Hi everyone!

Sorry I have been away for so long. I have really been struggling lately with finding things to write about! I would love suggestions and am open to whatever you throw my way...I want to write relevant content ;)

For today, I just wanted to share some advice about wedding etiquette. I collect vintage books, and one of my favorite kinds of books to collect are etiquette books. I think that in today's ever moving, ever changing world, it is important to remember our manners. As a society, and particularly as a generation, we have moved away from face to face interactions because of the ease of technology, and, unfortunately, this has made some of us a little more out of touch with how to act properly.

This is especially a problem (I've found) when it comes to weddings. I get a lot of questions from people concerning wedding etiquette, and I've become increasingly more surprised as I find out that many (MANY) people do not know the basic etiquette surrounding this big life event.

Of course, our society is changing. Rules that were once set in stone are no longer as practical, but there is STILL (and always will be!) a place for kindness and gentility. Therefore, I think that this will probably be the most important post I ever write for brides and brides-to-be, and I would really encourage you to check out these sites and make an effort to plan your wedding properly.

These days, we have glorified the bride to a fault, as now many young ladies believe their wedding day is all about them and that is certainly not the case. The wedding day is about you and your husband to be, but it is JUST AS MUCH about your families and guests. Brides who plan selfishly without accounting for the needs of their families and guests are setting themselves up for a lot of hassle and unhappiness. Read these articles, think about ways to incorporate the advice into your planning process, and you will end up with a wedding planning process that is happy. I guarantee it :)

Emily Post Wedding Etiquette
The Washington Post (and Miss Manners) On Love
Wedding Etiquette for Dummies
Wedding Advice via Elegala