Most etiquette experts agree that it is never acceptable to include any instructions about gifts, even ‘no gifts please’ instructions, on an invitation. The hosts are supposed to be focused on the festivities at hand and not thinking about the possibility of getting gifts from the guests.
And… if you’re a guest and receive an invitation with “no gifts” written on it, you should honor this request. “No gifts, please” means…no gifts. Showing up with a gift, when asked not to, would embarrass the hosts and make other guests feel uncomfortable for respecting this wish. If you want to give a gift, it should be done privately.
Most etiquette experts agree that it is never acceptable to include any instructions about gifts, even ‘no gifts please’ instructions, on an invitation. The hosts are supposed to be focused on the festivities at hand and not thinking about the possibility of getting gifts from the guests.
And… if you’re a guest and receive an invitation with […]
What a beautiful couple. Kirsten, a former Radio City Rockette, is just gorgeous…and was a joy to work with. The majority of guests were from Manhattan…lots of actors and dancers…after the ceremony they rocked into the wee hours under the Banyan Trees at Selby Gardens…such a fun wedding!
Old fashioned photo booth was a huge hit with everyone…even […]
Now that wedding season is winding down a bit for the summer I thought I would highlight some recent weddings.
The ceremony for today’s featured wedding took place on the front steps of the spectacular waterfront Cà d’Zan mansion.
After the beautiful ceremony, which included music from a talented eight-time Emmy award winning flutist, guests wandered through the mansion to the […]
