Summer is the season of backyard cookouts, and while they’re typically more relaxed given their alfresco nature, they come ...

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A complete guide to planning the perfect rehearsal dinner—from etiquette and guest lists to creative themes, unique venues, menus, and expert planner advice.

If you are invited to a dinner party in France, it is considered a mark of good manners to arrive a little late. This can be confusing if you come from a culture where tardiness can be seen as rude.

Sometimes you have to—or simply want to—say no. Here’s how to politely decline an invitation to limit hurt feelings.