Details Matter http://www.davidgregoryonline.com/DetailsMatter/ Advice and ideas for everything from invitations to dinner parties to weddings -- all adaptable to your personal style and taste. Stay up-to-date on current trends, entertaining ideas and etiquette advice. en-us info@DavidGregoryOnline.com Copyright 2006 2006-12-04T11:02:09-06:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 What's Up With R.s.v.p. anyway? http://www.davidgregoryonline.com/DetailsMatter/2006/12/ History of R.s.v.p., Response Cards, and Reply Cards.Forms of etiquette have been around for centuries; however, they also have changed along the way. With that said, let’s start with R.s.v.p. What does it mean? It is an abbreviation of the... 5@http://www.davidgregoryonline.com/DetailsMatter/ History of R.s.v.p., Response Cards, and Reply Cards.
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Forms of etiquette have been around for centuries; however, they also have changed along the way. With that said, let’s start with R.s.v.p. What does it mean? It is an abbreviation of the French phrase “Répondez s’il vous plaît”, which simply means “please respond”. Actually, once upon a time, people didn’t need response cards. When they received a written invitation, they would R.s.v.p. on their own stationery, offering congratulations and whether or not they would be able to attend. (Though response cards are common these days, sending your reply on your own personalized stationery is still acceptable).

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]]> Etiquette Advice 2006-12-04T11:02:09-06:00 Pencil Us In http://www.davidgregoryonline.com/DetailsMatter/2006/12/ 4@http://www.davidgregoryonline.com/DetailsMatter/ Give advance notice with save-the-date cards.
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Save-the-date cards are usually sent to out-of-town guests.  But, when they are sent in lieu of an engagement announcement, consider sending them to everyone on your wedding guest list, even friends and family members who you already know will attend.  And be sure to rely on common sense.  If you're not absolutely certain you're going to invite someone to the wedding, don't send them a save-the-date notice.

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]]> Wedding 2006-12-03T17:51:12-06:00 How early should I send out my wedding invitations? http://www.davidgregoryonline.com/DetailsMatter/2005/10/ Most couples mail their invitations four to eight weeks before the ceremony to allow out-of-town guests time to make travel arrangements . . . 3@http://www.davidgregoryonline.com/DetailsMatter/ Give your guests time to plan.

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