The Complete Hostess (Classic Reprint)

Master a polished social life with practical etiquette for weddings, invitations, and home entertaining.

The book provides practical, easy-to-follow guidance for hosting at home, planning weddings, and managing social rituals. It covers how to present guests, send invitations, and handle calls and visits with tact and decorum, all framed around common-sense routines any hostess can apply.

What you’ll experience:

• Step-by-step guidance on weddings, anniversaries, and other celebrations that happen at home or in formal settings.


• Clear rules for invitations, responses, and etiquette for calls, cards, and social visits.


• Ideas for decorating for different occasions and creating a welcoming, gracious atmosphere.


• Practical examples of wording and formats used in invitations and notes, plus common expectations for timing and RSVP behavior.

Ideal for readers who want timeless hostess know-how, from planning intimate gatherings to handling formal entertainments with confidence.