AroundTheBlock member

Were you thinking of a formal announcement, or an informal one? By proper etiquette, a formal announcement takes the same form as a formal invitation -- right up to being engraved in black ink on whi… (View Post)

Since a "shower" is a gift-giving event and you do not want gifts, it is better to call your gathering a "Tea" -- not really a "tea party" which implies six-year-old gir… (View Post)

It is, however, important to note that "firmly attached" and "having a hot crush on since last Tuesday" are not the same thing, although they might both be considered "roman… (View Post)

Well, standard etiquette does not in fact scream that you must invite a "current girlfriend" of someone who "is notorious for having a new girlfriend every month." You will hear … (View Post)

First of all, no: it is not awful and horrible to decide for yourself who, if anyone, will accompany you down the aisle. It need not even be a man: your mother could escort you. It need not even be a… (View Post)