Don’t turn wedding bells into wedding hell

A dear friend of mine is getting married in a week. I’m very happy for her and look forward to celebrating her wedding. At her bridal shower she mentioned that she was dismayed by how many people had not responded to the wedding invitation. She stated that even when calling these people to politely ask if…

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Répondez s’il vous plaît! – RSVP

This is a guest post by Larry James, a non-denominational wedding officiant, professional speaker and author. RSVP. Fr. Abr. Répondez s’il vous plaît!. Literally, “respond if you please.” Often included in wedding invitations, and when included, etiquette demands a response. Wedding rules typically state that you should be clear in both language and meaning about…

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