Dear Miss Manners: What is the etiquette regarding invitations for far-flung friends for bridal showers and such when they’re not likely to be able to attend? I know people want to make sure they ...

I was invited to a good friend’s shower for her daughter. I gave a generous gift. No wedding invitation ever came.

Dear Annie: If you are invited to a wedding shower, should you always be invited to the wedding? I was invited to a good ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: A very dear friend is getting married in eight weeks. She and her betrothed compromised and negotiated a great deal to finalize the guest list, and 10 people didn’t make the cut.