DEAR MISS MANNERS: My neighbor, with whom I have friendly chats, sent a group text to several women, including me, inviting us all to meet for dinner at a local restaurant, followed by a yoga class.

But rehearsal dinner etiquette goes beyond textbook rules ... as early as possible — preferably when responding to the invitation. It's not feasible to expect accommodations at the last minute ...

We will soon host a formal, seated dinner party for a dozen ... A very specific etiquette for a very specific kind of drink Miss Manners: Invitation comes with strings attached that we simply ...