Wedding Planning/Questions Answered by Expert Brenda Cascio
| Subject | Date Asked |
| How many to invite and expect at reception | 1/18/2012 |
| Q: I have a reception guest list of 110 but my venue will only hold about 90 people. How many of the ... A: If there was a formula, brides around the world would be elated! There is none, and it is always ... | |
| Bridal Party | 1/16/2012 |
| Q: I have a three year old daughter, and two young sisters aged ten and seven who I would like to be in ... A: Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! Typically, you would choose your friends if the sisters ... | |
| Wedding Planning problems | 1/8/2012 |
| Q: My name is Hannah, and last October my boyfriend proposed to me. It was the best day of my life. I ... A: First let me congratulate you on your wedding. But I also want to congratulate you on how you are ... | |
| "Reception" Etiquette | 4/29/2010 |
| Q: You sound like you may be able to help me with a couple questions I have. My fiancé and I are ... A: Sounds like a wonderful event. This is a pretty simple issue. The photographer is a hired vendor. ... | |
| Event | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: My fiance and I decided that we cannot afford a wedding. We will have at least 20 people at a hotel ... A: Sounds like you are having a wedding. A very small one, but a wedding, nevertheless. If you are ... | |
| Wedding location has no name | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: We are holding our wedding at a rented cabin in Woodland, UT . I am working on the invitations and ... A: You have the wonderful opportunity of naming your own wedding site! Where normally on an invitation ... | |
| Bridesmaid Dresses | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: I will be having 5 bridesmaids and 1 MOH in my wedding. I will be wearing a champagne colored dress ... A: I applaud you for wanting your bridesmaids to be able to wear their dresses again. Reality check. ... | |
| Grooms Help | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: My fiance and I are getting married next year. I've been trying to get ideas for the wedding and i ... A: First I would like to say that many brides would love to be in your shoes. Have you seen the ... | |
| Bridesmaids | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: I have 9 bridesmaids. Out of those 9, 2 of them I want to be my maid of honor. Is it kosher to have ... A: Yes, you may have two Maids of Honor, in fact, many brides do these days. If either is married, she ... | |
| No aisle | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: And thank you for your help! I have attached an image so that you can see what I am talking about, ... A: I just found this in my spam folder! So sorry for the delay. It is not tacky - it is charming. It ... | |
| How to make a fun reception | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: My husband and I got married on the 4th of July in a family only reception. We are doing a ... A: Congratulations on your marriage! A wedding reception is slightly different than any other party. ... | |
| host wedding shower gift | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: My Boss is giving my Son and Bride to be a wedding shower. My question is what do I give her for ... A: Sounds like you have a very thoughtful boss. It's always nice to show up with a hostess gift to ... | |
| wedding proccesional | 5/23/2009 |
| Q: And thankyou for taking the time to answer my question! I really need the help. :) My wedding will ... A: Congratulations on your upcoming wedding. What a wonderful opportunity you have, that many others ... | |
| Gift Ideas | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: we're getting married this august. I have 8 bridesmaids, and am struggling w/what to get them. I ... A: Well, this is my forte, so let's get started! First, I want to commend you on thinking about the ... | |
| WHAT IS WEDDING TOAST | 4/25/2009 |
| Q: Please I want to know what a wedding toast is and on what stage of a wedding is it done. Thanks for ... A: A wedding toast is a toast of good wishes to the bride and groom, often paired with a hilarious or ... | |
| Wedding Shower Etiquette | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: I am throwing a shower for my sister and future brother-in-law. Is it inappropriate to contact ... A: Welcome to the fickle nature of guests these days. As people are busier and busier, they sometimes ... | |
| Bridal Shower? Should you have one. | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: I'm planning a wedding, and am very confused about the bridial shower. So is my maid of honor haha ... A: Yes, by all means, if someone wants to host a bridal shower for you, that is fine. Many brides have ... | |
| Who is invited to the rehersal dinner | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: My son & fiancee' have quite a few out of town guests (150) they are under the impression that all ... A: I apologize for the delay. We have been slammed by the flu in our family. Well, another sticky ... | |
| reception | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: ...My bride and I are having a very small immediate family only beach wedding in Hawaii and we are ... A: First, please let me apologize for the delay. The flu has ripped through my family, and we are just ... | |
| A Second Wedding and/or Vow re-newal | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: My husband and I were married in our front yard,with very little of the things that most couples get ... A: Well congratulations! Fifteen years is a benchmark. It just goes to show you it is not the ceremony ... | |
| Budget for the Wedding | 12/16/2008 |
| Q: The Bride has has a budget of 25,000 dollars. She wants to have a formal wedding with about 125 ... A: A budget of $25,000 is a good amount. 125 guests make a small enough crowd to do a lot with that ... | |
| hotel accommodations | 9/23/2008 |
| Q: I am getting married in December and my aunt called a nearby hotel and reserved a block of rooms for ... A: Your printer should have examples of insert cards that will match your invitations. If the hotels ... | |
| wedding invites | 8/29/2008 |
| Q: My fiancee and I will have lived together for 7 years when we get married. Therefore, we don't need ... A: I have absolutely no suggestions because there is really no way to politely ask someone for money ... | |
| Help with wording for letter to recruit help with party | 8/24/2008 |
| Q: My daughter is getting married in November, and the usual party that our local town and friends ... A: Every area has different customs, which are appropriate to them, but may seem unusual to others. ... | |
| Wedding Invitation Wording | 8/9/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering how to word the invitations for my upcoming wedding... 1) My mother is deceased ... A: First, congratulations on your upcoming wedding! The first few lines of the invitation are your ... | |
| Maximum amount of time between ceremony & reception | 5/9/2008 |
| Q: My daughter (and her fiancé) are planning and paying for their wedding. Bride wants to make all the ... A: If you feel comfortable that he would be discreet and not mention it to your daughter, then by all ... | |
| Any interesting favor ideas? | 4/8/2008 |
| Q: Brenda, hello! So, my wedding is coming up...and I am trying to come up with some interesting favor ... A: Sorry for the delay - I found this question in my spam folder (bad Yahoo!). I've been mulling over ... | |
| wedding | 3/25/2008 |
| Q: Is there any difference between a reception and a formal ceremony to celebrate the marriage? Is the ... A: I may not be understanding your question correctly. A "formal ceremony to celebrate the ... | |
Brenda Cascio
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Expertise
As founder and CEO of GraciousBridal.com, I am pleased to offer suggestions for those puzzling situations such as wanting to give personal gifts to bridesmaids that have totally different interests, how to show appreciation to guests on a budget, what small things that can be done to make a huge impact for the ceremony and reception.
Experience
At the helm of graciousbridal.com, I am up-to-date on the latest trends. Our products have been featured in the finest wedding and style magazines. I am essentially a consultant to consultants. Because many wedding consultants are a small operation, they don't have access to the vendors, markets and other consultants that we have. Therefore, we use our resources to find those elusive items. Having a party and want to re-create the garden at Tavern-On-The-Green? We provided the marbelized balloons. Are you wanting a garden party with lanterns strung through the trees? We have provided the lanterns with coordinating parasols and hand fans. Want to plan a wedding merging two cultures, I can help navigate you through the potentially sticky situations (now is not the time for a social faux-pas!) It is important to be aware of the various customs in different parts of the country too, and I am more than happy to assist brides, moms and consultants in this.
Education/Credentials
A degree in Fine Arts with years of experience in design and marketing.
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