Ah….. A wedding. The decision has finally been made! A couple has pledged their never ending love and affection for each other now what? The stage is set for either a big successful motion picture where the bride and groom are the stars of their own well orchestrated production or they will be doomed to a chaotic nightmare of a poorly planned event and shutter while watching their wedding day reruns like old “b” movies on late night TV.

Etiquette, manners, and social skills are sets of tools that guide us through life’s different as well as difficult situations. Manners help us to get along better with those we meet in our daily lives.

How did this all begin? It all started during the reign of the very modest King Louis XIV. He had a very humble and unassuming abode called the Palace of Versailles. As you might imagine, having such a spectacular place, he entertained regularly. He became very irritated when his guests trounced on his tulips, disrespected his dahlias, and liquidated his lavender. One day he asked his gardener to put up little signs so that his guests knew where to walk, to stay on the path, and to respect his well manicured gardens.