DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a musician who is regularly hired to perform at weddings. ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a musician who is regularly hired to perform at weddings. In the past, I have used the phrase “bridal entrance” to describe one of the services I provide.
Can you suggest some nongendered words that can be used to substitute for “bride” and “groom”? I have heard people suggest “nearlywed,” but to me this sounds a little cutesy. However, if you think this is a fine word to use, I will gladly do so. Miss Manners would be remiss, however, if she did not point out that the whole practice of having a musician or DJ announce the marrying couple is unseemly in the first place. This is a serious occasion, not an awards ceremony. But she has no desire to put you out of business -- only to point out, perhaps unkindly, that etiquette does not acknowledge your problem in the first place.
I want to improve the existing fence that separates our properties, extending the privacy fence to block their unkempt yard. My husband says it would be unkind to do that to our new neighbors.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Miss Manners: My boyfriend says insults are just the way he talksPlus: How do I make it clear she can’t help me set up my new house?
Read more »
Miss Manners: My boyfriend is nice, when he’s not insulting meDEAR MISS MANNERS: My boyfriend is an elderly man. He is truly nice, but he is also snide. His comments are sometimes hurtful ...
Read more »
Miss Manners: My husband doesn’t want me to block out the trashy new neighborsI want to extend our fence so I don’t have to see their yard. He says that would be unkind.
Read more »
Community, family searching for missing Ole Miss student Jay LeeAs police continue to investigate the disappearance of Jimmie “Jay” Lee – the 20-year-old University of Mississippi student who has been missing for a week – his friends and family are organizing search parties and passing out fliers in Oxford.
Read more »
27 Can’t-Miss Clothing Sales to Shop Right Now—Including Nordstrom, Coach & MoreR.I.P. bank account. 🏦
Read more »