Dear Annie: What is the etiquette for items left behind after a party? Is it my responsibility as a host to find the owners of the items and deliver them? What is an acceptable time frame? We host ...

Dear Annie: My husband and I host a good deal of parties and dinners throughout the year with a mix of family and friends. Some of our guests have different dietary lifestyles or concerns; we have a ...

Dear Annie: I recently started planning a joint destination birthday celebration with a dear friend. There are a few other women invited to join us in celebrating a milestone birthday. We are very ...

DEAR ANNIE: A couple I’ve been friends with for over 20 years is about to celebrate their daughter’s high school graduation. I recently received an invitation from the daughter, and while I was ...

Dear Annie: My husband and I are hosting a holiday party at a local bar. We are covering the cost of the space and the bartender, but guests will be buying their own drinks. The bartender suggested we ...

DEAR ANNIE: My husband and I host a good deal of parties and dinners throughout the year with a mix of family and friends. Some of our guests have different dietary lifestyles or concerns; we have a ...