Tag Archives: invitation
Make Your Guests Feel at Home
Make Space for Everyone …Sometimes, it’s hard to plan for exactly how many people will show up to your event, so being prepared for potential extra guests is key. If your home is on the smaller side, consider setting up high-top tables … Continue reading
Diversity: Embrace Joy
On a recent evening, my wife and I heard what sounded like live mariachi music a few houses away. We were drawn to the uplifting Latin beat, so we followed the sound to a family gathering down the block in … Continue reading
Dodged a Bullet
“Whenever I think of worst dates, I think of the one I said ‘no thank you’ to. It was an invitation to shoot rats at the garbage dump. Sixty-nine years later, I am still happy that I turned that one … Continue reading
Etiquette Question: Guest Edition
What do I do if someone brings a guest who has a ton of dietary restrictions without giving me advanced warning? Alex answers this question as I would, “My house my rules.” I also found myself chuckling and rolling my … Continue reading
The Party’s Over
How do I subtly tell guest that the party’s over and it’s time to leave? Before the party: include an end time on the invitation (for example, “Dinner and dessert from 7p.m. to 10p.m”) This goes for text messages … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 