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I love high heels, but I don’t want to spend my wedding in pain. Any ideas for breaking in new stilettos?
Hours spent dancing and making the rounds among your guests can definitely lead to throbbing feet. To stay blister free for your “I dos,” try giving your shoes a little tough love. Stiff leather soles can rub against the skin, so stretch them out by rolling up damp washcloths and placing them in the toes of your shoes, allowing them to air dry. Or put on your thickest pair of socks and walk around the house in your heels for a few weeks to break them in. Day of, pack an emergency kit with bandages and gel inserts so you can dance the night away pain free.
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We feel our wedding style is pretty clear. Do we still need to include a dress code on our invitations? We suggest you do, simply because it can be so helpful for your guests. They’ll want to know what to wear— and what’s suitable—for your celebration, so use common, clear language that will help them decide. Stick with the usual categories like “casual” or “formal.” If you don’t want to include this on your invitations, your wedding website is a great place to share your dress code, along with other need-to-know items.
SOCIAL STUDY
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I love social media! How do I enjoy my wedding while still sharing with my faraway friends and followers? Your wedding day will fly by, and if you’re on your phone the whole time, you won’t be truly present and you’ll miss out on important moments. Focus on the guests who have come to celebrate with you during the wedding, and everyone on social media later. You can always designate a “mediamaid”— one of your attendants who wants to take on the responsibility, or even a person you hire to keep your social networks updated throughout the day. Another option is to schedule day-of tweets and posts beforehand, so they’re ready to go without the hassle. Post a sweet shot the day before to remind everyone of your hashtag so they can follow along in real time.
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SATISFACTORY SIPS
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We’re not big drinkers, but we want to be inclusive. Do we need to have an open bar? Since you’re inviting guests to come celebrate your new union, it’s nice to cover the tab—they’ve probably spent money on travel, gifts and attire for the occasion. However, “open bar” doesn’t mean you need to supply every type of alcohol. You can avoid top-shelf liquor or serve only beer and wine to cut costs. As long as you have a nice mix, everyone will have a great time. And don’t forget to include nonalcoholic beverages. These could even act as your signature cocktail. A refreshing lavender lemonade is a perfect summer sip, while mulled apple cider will warm guests in the winter months. >>
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STYLE STANDARD
BY THE NUMBERS
77% 66% 54%
update the Facebook relationship status within a week
have a semiformal dress code for their wedding
offer a full-service open bar for guests
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