I had the privilege and honor of talking to a lovely group of ladies from the Iowa Banker's Association today. I held a seminar about holiday decorating and etiquette. There were about 29 ladies signed up and each one was just a delight. Lot's of lively conversation and an enthusiasm to learn.
It always amazes me that where ever I go, people really do want to know the etiquette rules but don't always now how to apply them to their life. As I tell more and more people; you need to know what the rules are before you break them. At least when you break the rules, then you can do so with an intelligence and responsibility that belongs solely to your event.
As we traveled through our 2 hours together, women's heads bobbed up and down when I asked about attending modern-day weddings and that they sorely lack the grace notes that used to be so prevalent in wedding events. One lady even voiced her opinion that she did indeed feel that it was rude to keep her waiting for an hour to eat and then didn't get to visit or even see the bride and groom. Unfortunately, this happens more times than not.
Want to bring a touch of elegance and sophistication to your event? Thank each guest for attending. Grab their hand or give them a hug. They will remember your generous and loving spirit long after the music has faded.
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