Not too long ago, I attended a formal dinner that involved the use of chopsticks. Before that dinner, I paid very little attention to my use of chopsticks. But, since the dinner was formal, I wanted to be mindful of my dinner etiquette. So, I found that there really is no one rule for handling […]
If you are like me, you are probably living with a dietary restriction or two that affects your dining experiences. So, what do you do when you receive an invitation to a party, a dinner or a reception? Here are some quick do’s and don’ts. DO — Thank the host/hostess for the invitation and give […]
If you have ever been a student in one of my classes at Prince Georges Community College, you have probably heard me ask the young men to remove their hats while sitting in my classroom. Believe me, I realize that I am old school — When I ask young men in my class to remove […]
The latest issue of the Washingtonian Bride & Groom magazine is out and it is filled with great advice from local event pros. In fact, we had an opportunity to share our own advice about assigning seating at your wedding reception. Check it out!! And if you are in the throes of wedding planning, we definitely recommend […]
Good morning friends! I am so incredibly honored to have my wedding planning advice (along with the advice of Mindy Weiss and Elizabeth Gopal) featured throughout an article on wedding etiquette in the 20th anniversary issue of Baltimore Bride Magazine! Wahoo! Check it out!! And, if you are in the throes of wedding planning, we definitely […]
Did you know there was a “right way” to hold your champagne glass? Sounds a little “hoity-toity,” right? Well, of course it does! But, there is a rationale behind this rule, so, check it out — How Should You Hold the Glass? When you hold a champagne flute or a wine glass, you should pick […]
Did you know there was a “proper way” to hold your champagne glass? Sounds a little “hoity-toity,” right? Well, of course it does, but there is a rationale behind this rule! When you hold a champagne flute or a wine glass, you should pick it up by pinching the stem at the base of the […]
Did you know that December 26 is “National Thank You Note Day?” It is a day to pull out that fancy stationery, along with a pen, and write those thank yous for the gifts and kindness you received this year! If you are planning to get married, you should know that keeping up with your […]
Hi there! It’s Adriana again and I have a new wedding planning question you. How does a bride sit in her wedding gown after the bustle is buttoned? Who is supposed to help with this? And, what is the proper way to sit in a bridal gown? It turns out there are a number of […]