Overview
This fully rewritten and updated edition of Emily Post's essential guide to wedding etiquette and planning helps couples focus on what's important when it comes to their big day.
For more than one hundred years, Emily Post has been America's premier etiquette brand, guiding countless couples down the aisle with trusted advice for every step of the exciting (and, at times, overwhelming) wedding planning process. Emily Post's Wedding Etiquette helps couples balance the details and practicalities of wedding planning with a human touch, to make for a smooth experience for all.
Whether the wedding will be big or small, formal or casual, the Posts set couples up for success by explaining how to be both an accommodating host and a gracious honoree. This book is filled with advice on both traditional and modem wedding planning ideas to fit every couple's needs, always encouraging couples to prioritize the details that will help them feel married on their special day.
Some classic topics you'll find in this edition of Emily Post's Wedding Etiquette include:
Along with new guidance, inspiration, and advice on trends, such as:
Complete with charts, diagrams, and additional online resources for easy reference, Emily Post's Wedding Etiquette provides everything a couple needs to be able to enjoy the planning process and focus on spending meaningful time with their loved ones at their wedding.
For more than one hundred years, Emily Post has been America's premier etiquette brand, guiding countless couples down the aisle with trusted advice for every step of the exciting (and, at times, overwhelming) wedding planning process. Emily Post's Wedding Etiquette helps couples balance the details and practicalities of wedding planning with a human touch, to make for a smooth experience for all.
Whether the wedding will be big or small, formal or casual, the Posts set couples up for success by explaining how to be both an accommodating host and a gracious honoree. This book is filled with advice on both traditional and modem wedding planning ideas to fit every couple's needs, always encouraging couples to prioritize the details that will help them feel married on their special day.
Some classic topics you'll find in this edition of Emily Post's Wedding Etiquette include:
- Practical planning elements, such as budgets, guest lists, and plus-ones; hiring and working with vendors; and legal considerations
- Choosing the right stationery for invitations, RSVPs, enclosures, thank-you cards, and more
- Wedding invitation wording for a variety of formalities and hosting dynamics
- Example options for the ceremony, processional, and recessional
- Serving styles and seating arrangements for the reception
- Pre-wedding and wedding-weekend party advice
Along with new guidance, inspiration, and advice on trends, such as:
- Digital options for wedding invitations, RSVPs, and guest communication services
- Modern wedding shower ideas
- Sample scripts for navigating difficult conversations
- Updated illustrations, including how to tie a bow tie
- Stories and examples from real couples
Complete with charts, diagrams, and additional online resources for easy reference, Emily Post's Wedding Etiquette provides everything a couple needs to be able to enjoy the planning process and focus on spending meaningful time with their loved ones at their wedding.
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