2. Send Elegant Invitations. A cocktail party starts the moment your guests receive their invitations. Instead of sending a generic text or email or Facebook invite, go the extra mile with ...

Q I'm invited to a Labor Day wedding where I'm close to the parents but not part of the wedding party. It is not black tie, in fact, the description is "cocktail attire suggested." I'm wondering ...

If I am hosting a cocktail party, is it acceptable to invite guests from, say, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., ... GENTLE READER: Specifying a time for the party on the invitation is fine ...