My husband, Brad, and I are coming up on our first wedding anniversary! I cannot believe it has almost been a year! I have thoroughly enjoyed this first year with my sweet husband, and I cannot wait for the years to come.
Back to the point of this post, I was thinking about my upcoming anniversary, and I was trying to decide what to get for Brad. I thought it would be helpful if I posted traditional anniversary gifts by year for everyone to see. Now this is just a guideline for y'all, but personally, I think it would be really nice to stick with these guidelines.
So, for our first anniversary, the gift is paper. Brad has a ton of stationary already, and what man really wants stationary? Ha! I was thinking along the lines of paper tickets, or something that appeals more to his masculine side. Any ideas???? What did you get for your spouse on the first anniversary? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
Traditional Anniversary Gifts by Year
First: Paper
Second: Cotton
Third: Leather
Fourth: Fruit or Flowers
Fifth: Wood
Sixth: Candy or Iron
Seventh: Wool or Copper
Eight Bronze or Pottery
Ninth: Pottery
Tenth: Tin
Eleventh: Steel
Twelfth: Silk or Linen
Thirteenth: Lace
Fourteenth: Ivory
Fifteenth: Crystal
Twentieth: China
Twenty-Fifth: Silver
Thirtieth: Pearls
Thirty-Fifth: Coral
Fortieth: Ruby
Forty-Fifth: Sapphire
Fiftieth: Gold
Fifty-Fifth: Emerald
Sixtieth: Diamond
Blessings to you!
Monday, April 28, 2008
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Phone etiquette.
If you want to learn more about phone etiquette, read this article from my hometown newspaper - it has a lot of great tips!
Friday, April 4, 2008
Text messaging etiquette.
Yes, today we are going to talk about text messaging etiquette.
Who would have ever thought one would need text messaging etiquette? In today's society, where many young people communicate primarily through text messages, it becomes an issue that warrants a discussion. Here are some general guidelines regarding text messaging:
1. Text messaging is not a formal form of conversation; therefore, do not use text message for formal invitations/matters - text messaging is casual and should be used for casual matters.
2. Do not text message while you are driving - it's just not safe. Many states are actually making it illegal to text message while you are driving.
3. Do not compose text messages while you are having a face-to-face conversation with someone - I'm sure it can wait until your conversation is finished.
4. If it is an important matter, make a phone call. If you can't get through, I'm sure there is a reason - give the person time to contact you. Do not get upset if someone does not return your message(s).
5. This is my favorite - there are certain places and times that you should not answer a text message (or phone call) - I have seen this happen a lot more with the influx of the Blackberry - try to remember to turn your phone off during dinner, movies, important meetings, etc. - whatever happened to having dinner without interruption?
According to The Feature, "Text messaging is one of the simplest and most useful means of mobile communication. No one can doubt the popularity of text messaging and short messaging service (SMS) in particular - more than 50 billion SMS messages were sent across the world's GSM networks in the first quarter of 2001, a fivefold increase over the previous year - and there's no slowdown in sight."
I hope that you will remember this common-courtesy guidelines next time you are typing away on your phone! Have a wonderful etiquette-filled day!
Who would have ever thought one would need text messaging etiquette? In today's society, where many young people communicate primarily through text messages, it becomes an issue that warrants a discussion. Here are some general guidelines regarding text messaging:
1. Text messaging is not a formal form of conversation; therefore, do not use text message for formal invitations/matters - text messaging is casual and should be used for casual matters.
2. Do not text message while you are driving - it's just not safe. Many states are actually making it illegal to text message while you are driving.
3. Do not compose text messages while you are having a face-to-face conversation with someone - I'm sure it can wait until your conversation is finished.
4. If it is an important matter, make a phone call. If you can't get through, I'm sure there is a reason - give the person time to contact you. Do not get upset if someone does not return your message(s).
5. This is my favorite - there are certain places and times that you should not answer a text message (or phone call) - I have seen this happen a lot more with the influx of the Blackberry - try to remember to turn your phone off during dinner, movies, important meetings, etc. - whatever happened to having dinner without interruption?
According to The Feature, "Text messaging is one of the simplest and most useful means of mobile communication. No one can doubt the popularity of text messaging and short messaging service (SMS) in particular - more than 50 billion SMS messages were sent across the world's GSM networks in the first quarter of 2001, a fivefold increase over the previous year - and there's no slowdown in sight."
I hope that you will remember this common-courtesy guidelines next time you are typing away on your phone! Have a wonderful etiquette-filled day!
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Mind your manners.
"Good manners can replace morals. It may be years before anyone knows if what you are doing is right. But if what you are doing is nice, it will be immediately evident." ~P.J. O'Rourke
Monday, March 31, 2008
From Emily Post...
I'm addicted to the Emily Post website, and I wanted to share a quick etiquette tip for you. A lot of times, people get confused on invitation timing, and it is the most-often asked question I get asked when people are planning for a party - I thought this was a great resource for the future.
From the Emily Post website:
Whether you’re mailing invitations or inviting guests by phone, timing is key. Send an invitation too late and the guest may already be booked; send it too early and it might be misplaced or forgotten. The following guidelines aren’t set in stone, but will give you an idea of when to mail various types of invitations.
The Event When to Invite
Anniversary party - 3 to 6 weeks
Bar or Bat Mitzvah - 1 month
Bon Voyage party - last minute to 3 weeks
Casual party - Same day to 2 weeks
Charity Ball - 6 weeks to 3 months
Christmas party - 1 month
Cocktail party - 1 to 4 weeks
Debutante Ball - 6 weeks to 3 months
Formal dinner - 3 to 6 weeks
Graduation party - 3 weeks
Housewarming party - A few days to 3 weeks
Informal dinner - A few days to 3 weeks
Lunch or Tea - A few days to 2 weeks
Thanksgiving dinner - 2 weeks to 2 months
Have a wonderful, etiquette-filled day!
From the Emily Post website:
Whether you’re mailing invitations or inviting guests by phone, timing is key. Send an invitation too late and the guest may already be booked; send it too early and it might be misplaced or forgotten. The following guidelines aren’t set in stone, but will give you an idea of when to mail various types of invitations.
The Event When to Invite
Anniversary party - 3 to 6 weeks
Bar or Bat Mitzvah - 1 month
Bon Voyage party - last minute to 3 weeks
Casual party - Same day to 2 weeks
Charity Ball - 6 weeks to 3 months
Christmas party - 1 month
Cocktail party - 1 to 4 weeks
Debutante Ball - 6 weeks to 3 months
Formal dinner - 3 to 6 weeks
Graduation party - 3 weeks
Housewarming party - A few days to 3 weeks
Informal dinner - A few days to 3 weeks
Lunch or Tea - A few days to 2 weeks
Thanksgiving dinner - 2 weeks to 2 months
Have a wonderful, etiquette-filled day!
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Bridal Gowns.
*UPDATE to dress situation: I hope y'all know that I would never make my dear sweet friend (the bride) feel bad about picking her dress - I realize it may have come out that way. It is a beautiful dress, and she looks amazing in it! The bride is leaning more towards a late afternoon/evening ceremony since everything she likes fits with that time frame (they are also wanting to have a dinner buffet - kind of hard to do @ one o'clock in the afternoon). Thanks for the advice - I kept my sweet little mouth shut :)
I really do not mean for all my etiquette posts to revolve around weddings, but since I'm assisting in planning a wedding, it's all I can really think about!
The bride I am helping (along with my mother) knew for a few months that her engagement was coming in the future. So, what did she do to pass the time? Look at bridal magazines and start dreaming about her wedding! Wouldn't we all?
Well, the bride had seen an advertisement for a wedding gown in one of her magazines, and she was IN LOVE. So, after she got engaged, she went to try on that dress, and that was that. She did not try on another dress, or even look at another dress. She bought the first and only dress she tried on. I could not even think about doing that.
The dress is so lovely, but the etiquette side of me always comes out in one way or another.
The bride wants to have an early afternoon ceremony and reception. My problem? The dress is a full gown, complete with sequins and sparkles.
Now, I realize it's 2008, but I'm old-fashioned. A gown like that needs an evening ceremony and reception.
So, am I too old-fashioned? Does anyone else agree with me?
The part that really bothers me is the fact that the shop where she purchased the gown said that it did not matter about the dress matching the time of day. That rubbed me the wrong way!
Should I try to persuade the bride to move the time, or should I just keep my mouth shut?
Did you follow etiquette and pick a dress that matched your ceremony time?
I really do not mean for all my etiquette posts to revolve around weddings, but since I'm assisting in planning a wedding, it's all I can really think about!
The bride I am helping (along with my mother) knew for a few months that her engagement was coming in the future. So, what did she do to pass the time? Look at bridal magazines and start dreaming about her wedding! Wouldn't we all?
Well, the bride had seen an advertisement for a wedding gown in one of her magazines, and she was IN LOVE. So, after she got engaged, she went to try on that dress, and that was that. She did not try on another dress, or even look at another dress. She bought the first and only dress she tried on. I could not even think about doing that.
The dress is so lovely, but the etiquette side of me always comes out in one way or another.
The bride wants to have an early afternoon ceremony and reception. My problem? The dress is a full gown, complete with sequins and sparkles.
Now, I realize it's 2008, but I'm old-fashioned. A gown like that needs an evening ceremony and reception.
So, am I too old-fashioned? Does anyone else agree with me?
The part that really bothers me is the fact that the shop where she purchased the gown said that it did not matter about the dress matching the time of day. That rubbed me the wrong way!
Should I try to persuade the bride to move the time, or should I just keep my mouth shut?
Did you follow etiquette and pick a dress that matched your ceremony time?
Monday, March 10, 2008
Engaged!
My good friend, Lindsay, got engaged this past weekend in California! I'm so excited about her upcoming nuptials, as my mother and I will be assisting with a lot of the planning for the wedding! I'm so happy for Lindsay and Matt, and I know they will have a beautiful future together!
Speaking of engagements, it is a pet peeve of mine (being obsessed with etiquette and all), when someone says "Congratulations!" to a bride. Old etiquette will tell you that you tell the bride "Best wishes," and you extend a "Congratulations" to the groom (most commonly done in a receiving line at a wedding). I know it may seem silly and trivial, but whenever a friend gets engaged, I always send her my best wishes!
Saying congratulations to a bride implies that she has won something - her groom. The groom is to be congratulated for getting the lady to accept his marriage proposal. To avoid controversy, many people just extend their best wishes to the bride and the groom!
Just a little etiquette to brighten your day!
Speaking of engagements, it is a pet peeve of mine (being obsessed with etiquette and all), when someone says "Congratulations!" to a bride. Old etiquette will tell you that you tell the bride "Best wishes," and you extend a "Congratulations" to the groom (most commonly done in a receiving line at a wedding). I know it may seem silly and trivial, but whenever a friend gets engaged, I always send her my best wishes!
Saying congratulations to a bride implies that she has won something - her groom. The groom is to be congratulated for getting the lady to accept his marriage proposal. To avoid controversy, many people just extend their best wishes to the bride and the groom!
Just a little etiquette to brighten your day!
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