So many time-honored “rules” surround weddings. Can I tell my guests what to wear? Should I tell my guests to leave their phones in their pockets? Do I need to invite all the kiddos in the family?

Today I'm exploring the reasoning behind and need for some of this traditional wedding etiquette mumbo jumbo. Of course, these are suggestions, and sometimes rules are meant to be broken, but they act as great guidelines should any questions come up.

Below, I will answer the following tricky questions:

• Should my wedding guests have a plus one on the invitation?
  
• Do I have to invite kids to my wedding?
• Wedding dress codes
• Should I give my wedding guests my registry information?
• Is it okay for my wedding guests to RSVP online?
• Do I need to include my parents' names on the wedding invitation?
• Do I really need an inner and outer envelope for the invitation?
• Should I include postage on the RSVP envelope for my guests?
• Do I have to give my guests directions to my ceremony and reception?
• Do I need to greet my wedding guests after the ceremony?
• Is it okay to ban cell phones from my wedding ceremony or reception?
• Do I have to send thank you cards to my wedding guests? Is it rude to skip thank you cards?

Relax, and let’s dive in! ​

Let me know... Are there any questions that you're still wondering about? I'm happy to discuss in the comments!

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My grandpa always used the phrase, “This too shall pass.” It’s an old adage that feels almost biblical, and several of my family members have taken to using it. I’ve had to take that mindset lately when several hurdles seemed to be presenting themselves all at the same time. My daughter became sick and had to be held from daycare for several days. Our washing machine broke and leaked water everywhere. We canceled a weekend trip to my husband’s family cabin because of bad weather. And in the “busyness” of the week, I missed harvesting some produce from my garden, and it spoiled.

These may all seem like minor inconveniences in the scope of things, but in the moment, they feel like anything but. However, so much good came out of this week. The canceled trip led to a surprise date night. I got extra snuggle time with my baby girl. The weather cleared enough for an impromptu boat ride with family. We spent a rainy afternoon together processing tomatoes into sauce. And fingers crossed, there will be a newfound pride in changing out a broken washing machine drain pump all by ourselves.
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Recently, I had a day of feeling overwhelmed. So many small things demanded my attention that I felt I’d never reach the bigger ones. My husband, Zach, reminded me that everything has its season. To illustrate his point, he took me and the kids foraging for mushrooms. While certain species only fruit at specific times of year, they tend to show up in the same spots. Miss their narrow window of growth, and chances are good you can return the following year to find a new crop.

​A seasoned forager, Zach has accumulated a list of his favorite patches. Occasionally, he discovers a new one that reignites his thrill of the hunt. As for me, our day among mushrooms helped me remember that each day’s varied elements of steadiness, seasonality, and surprise nourish my life in their own ways, preparing me for the next creative spark.

​Now—what to do with five pounds of chanterelles?