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| in-laws trouble | 11/9/2009 |
Q: My fiance and i just got engaged recently and i was going over a draft of the guest list for his ...
A: This sounds like a power play on his sister's part. The way I look at it is that your fiance should ...
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| 65th wedding anniversary | 11/8/2009 |
Q: I want to have a small open house for my in-law's 65th anniversary. What colors do I use? ANSWER: ...
A: As far as I can tell, there aren't any specific flowers. You won't go wrong with roses or calla ...
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| 65th wedding anniversary | 11/8/2009 |
Q: I want to have a small open house for my in-law's 65th anniversary. What colors do I use?
A: WOW! You don't hear of these often enough! The gifts are "star sapphire and gray" so I'd use ...
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| Wedding attire for a late afternoon wedding and evening country club dinner | 11/7/2009 |
Q: I'll be attending a cold, mid November, 4:30 P.M. church wedding with a 6 P.M. indoors, country club ...
A: Since the reception is after 5 PM, it's considered semi-formal. Therefore, your dress should be ...
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| social in-laws | 11/4/2009 |
Q: My fiance and i just got engaged recently and i was going over a draft of the guest list for his ...
A: Who is paying for the wedding? Is there a budget set yet? This is a good place to start. ...
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| Bride to be changes guest list rules | 10/31/2009 |
Q: My son and his bride to be are planning a small destination wedding, which they are paying for. I ...
A: You have my sympathy. Your son should stand up to his bride on this one, because it means a lot to ...
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| Engagement ideas | 10/26/2009 |
Q: ...we're both 57, both been married before and I'm looking for a unique and special way to ask my ...
A: I'd love to assist. I do Silver Rose Proposals so I assist in this sort of thing. Can you give me ...
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| wedding dinner | 10/22/2009 |
Q: Can you have a buffet with deserts and d'oeuvres for a 5:00 pm reception. My daughter prefers that, ...
A: I would say it would depend on the type of hors d'oeuvres. Since it is the dinner hour, if they ...
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| deposit refund | 10/15/2009 |
Q: my fiance and i just recently got engaged and i have a friend who is a wedding cordinator.We gave ...
A: I'm so sorry you've had this experience. This usually happens when working with someone who hasn't ...
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| return of shower & wedding gifts in death of groom-to-be | 10/11/2009 |
Q: When the groom-to-be dies less than 2 weeks prior to the wedding, is it still required that the ...
A: According to my resources, the gifts should be returned if they haven't been used. This is ...
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| Gifts | 10/9/2009 |
Q: I need to know a way to say that we don't want any gifts but money would be appreciated. After ...
A: I can certainly understand your situation, however, it just isn't acceptable to mention anything ...
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| Can I un-invite a Brides Maid? | 10/4/2009 |
Q: When my fiance asked me to marry him, I did not know of how I was going to get as many brides maids ...
A: This is an issue that arises constantly,for just the reasons you mentioned. Unfortunately, there ...
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| Bridesmaid Horror | 10/4/2009 |
Q: I am getting married June 2010 and I feel like I am in the middle of a bridesmaid horror story. I ...
A: I'm out of town doing a destination wedding, but will be back in my office tomorrow. I'll get you ...
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| Destination wedding advice | 10/1/2009 |
Q: I'm hoping you can give me some advise on how to proceed with my wedding. I was planning a ...
A: Unfortunately, your fiance's father is making this about him and not about the two of you! I'd say ...
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| flowers | 9/22/2009 |
Q: Okay so I am having a short notice and a small budget Christmas wedding and I am at a loss what kind ...
A: You have picked a lovely time to have your wedding. Because most places are decorated, you'll be ...
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| destination invitations wording | 9/16/2009 |
Q: We are planning to take a cruise to the Caribbean and at our stop in Jamaica (3rd day of cruise)we ...
A: Check out this website for ideas for your invitations and wording. ...
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| Snubbed? | 9/14/2009 |
Q: I am befuddled and feeling kind of hurt. I was invited to a wedding reception this weekend. It said ...
A: I have to say this is a first for me as well. I have heard of times when people are invited for the ...
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| reception save the date | 9/11/2009 |
Q: My Fiance and I are getting married in a private ceremony in Jamaica, the two of us are the only ...
A: I'd say something like: Save the Date! October 15, 2009 for a dinner reception in honor of ...
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| arch | 9/9/2009 |
Q: I am doing my niece wedding and she would like her arch build out of four columns and frabic at the ...
A: This is something that the florist usually takes care of as they need to be anchored, especially if ...
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| Turquoise and Brown Wedding Colors | 9/8/2009 |
Q: Help! My fiance and I have chosen chocolate brown, champagne, and turquoise as our wedding colors. I ...
A: You could look at brown tuxes to match the bridesmaids, or you could still do black tuxes with ...
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| Sister of the Groom | 9/5/2009 |
Q: My brother is getting married next June, and I am not in the wedding. What are my options to wear to ...
A: Here are some questions you'll need to answer. 1) time of day 2) how formal is the wedding 3) ...
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| Dress for grooms mother | 8/30/2009 |
Q: My son is getting married in October and the wedding party will be dressing in brown and ivory. What ...
A: First, check with the bride's mother to see what she's wearing. You want to try to match the length ...
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| Potential MOH is a Drama Queen! | 8/29/2009 |
Q: I am recently engaged and my best friend (and potential maid of honor), is a complete drama queen! ...
A: As hard as it might be to do, you may need to find something else for this friend to do besides be ...
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| Potential MOH is a Drama Queen! | 8/29/2009 |
Q: I am recently engaged and my best friend (and potential maid of honor), is a complete drama queen! ...
A: If you haven't asked her yet, do consider having her be an honor attendant. She may not be willing ...
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| Burnt orange tuxedos | 8/21/2009 |
Q: My fiance and I are getting married and I need to know where to find a burnt orange tux at... thats ...
A: This is the only website that I found where burnt orange was even offered as a tux. ...
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| Correct dress for ladies | 8/20/2009 |
Q: Is it fine to wear a stunning black dress to a wedding or would it be upstaging the bride?
A: What time of day is the wedding? If it's in the evening then your dress would be appropriate. Is ...
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| wedding invitaions | 8/19/2009 |
Q: I am getting married with only 2 witnesses due to family issues and money of course but still ...
A: You could use wording such as: If the reception is immediately following the wedding ceremony: ...
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| "Save the Date" cards for reception following our destination wedding? | 8/18/2009 |
Q: and... HELP! My fiancee will be married next March in Mexico, in a private ceremony with our ...
A: Yes, STDs are a good idea for just about any special, social occasion! It is proper to do so. ...
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| Groomsmen tie | 8/18/2009 |
Q: my wedding colours are purple,lilac and silver accent. i intend to have my bridesmaids in a lilac ...
A: Since the groomsmen will be wearing black you need a lighter colored flower, unless you were to back ...
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| Wedding invitations | 8/15/2009 |
Q: The invitations for the wedding have been printed and ready to mail and I just noticed that the ...
A: Did you put "reception following" on the invitation order? If so, you could contact the company ...
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| invitation wording | 8/10/2009 |
Q: Ok, so here goes... my mother and step father are graciously paying for the wedding. I've had a ...
A: It's fine not to list your fiance's parents,but I'd really think twice about not listing your ...
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| invitation wording | 8/9/2009 |
Q: Ok, so here goes... my mother and step father are graciously paying for the wedding. I've had a ...
A: My heart goes out to you as it's times like this when you really want parents to get along! The ...
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| Guest List | 8/6/2009 |
Q: We are trying to keep our guest list very small, under 60, because this is both of ours second ...
A: This is not an unusual situation, especially for second weddings. This is your wedding and you ...
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| who should be on invitation | 8/6/2009 |
Q: we are the parents of the bride,we are paying for everything. was wondering what is the correct way ...
A: You can do it either way: Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Smart request the honour of your presence at the ...
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| Bridal Party | 7/30/2009 |
Q: I initially did not ask anyone to be my maid of honor. Instead, I asked 5 girls to be my ...
A: It's wonderful you have such a good, supportive friend. What I'd do is call your attendants "honor ...
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| inviting children | 7/28/2009 |
Q: I am a teacher and I would like to invite my students to come to the ceremony part of our wedding. ...
A: You didn't say the age, but since it wouldn't matter if their parents came, I'm going to assume that ...
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| My wedding. | 7/27/2009 |
Q: and thank you for your time! I have a bit of a dilemma! It is concerning our wedding party. My ...
A: I always have the children seated once they walk down the aisle, so no, it shouldn't be a problem. ...
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| Tipping | 7/23/2009 |
Q: I am wondering about tipping. The hall and catering adds a 15% tip to the bill. Am I suppose to ...
A: Don't get discouraged and yes, things do add up. To me, tipping is something that is given for a ...
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| Personal Attendant | 7/19/2009 |
Q: i have a question for you. I was asked to be the personal attendant in my cousins wedding and I'm ...
A: When I do a wedding, my kit is a 5 drawer with just about everything you could imagine! However, ...
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| Stagette Party Etiquette | 7/16/2009 |
Q: I hope this is not a terribly unusual question and that you may be able to provide me with more ...
A: This is a tough situation because this woman will be your sister-in-law. From this standpoint, it ...
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| What is the proper dress for reception? | 6/25/2009 |
Q: We plan to our ceremony with close friends and family on a weekday. Then we will hold our reception ...
A: I see nothing wrong with wearing your wedding gown to the reception. People would love to see it ...
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| Who's dress is it anyway?? | 6/22/2009 |
Q: I bought my daughter a designer wedding dress ( $6,000+ on sale)& now she is selling it. I think I ...
A: This is a hard call, but the dress would probably be considered a gift, which would make it her's to ...
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| How to gracefully bow out of a wedding? | 6/22/2009 |
Q: About 9 months ago, a *friend* of mine got engaged. She does not have many girlfriends, and I am in ...
A: Unfortunately, life happens. Just be honest with the bride and tell her that you just can't afford ...
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| Uninviting a Guest | 6/21/2009 |
Q: I lived with one of my good friend's younger siblings for a short time in the last year. I was never ...
A: In this case, see if you can "assign" someone to stay with her and keep her under control. This has ...
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| Uninviting a Guest | 6/21/2009 |
Q: I lived with one of my good friend's younger siblings for a short time in the last year. I was never ...
A: You are correct in thinking that Michelle has over-stepped the boundaries. If the invitations ...
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| invitation wording | 6/15/2009 |
Q: when the father is deceased, the mother has not remarried but clearly they want him mentioned in the ...
A: While you'd like to do this, it really isn't proper because the purpose of the invitation is to ...
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| wedding budget | 6/10/2009 |
Q: my question is do you think i can pull off a decent wedding on a budget of $1000.00 if we already ...
A: First, it would depend on the number of guests invited. It certainly sounds like it might work, but ...
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| Maid of honor, change dress after the ceremony | 6/2/2009 |
Q: My friend asked me to be her maid of honor. She had a hard time choosing dresses for bridesmaids ...
A: I can certainly empathize with you. It's not often, anymore, that the bride's family pays for the ...
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| Wedding gift | 6/1/2009 |
Q: When my neighbor became engaged last year she asked that I be in her wedding this August. Because ...
A: Unfortunately, when people get engaged, they don't stop and think before they start asking people to ...
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| seating arrangement | 5/27/2009 |
Q: This is going to be a very small (outdoor/ midday) wedding. There will be 10 "guests" in addition to ...
A: With this few in number, have you considered having them stand in a circle or semi-circle around ...
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| RSVP response cards | 5/25/2009 |
Q: Does the M ______________________ on all of the response cards refer to Mr. & Mrs, Miss etc.??
A: Yes, that's what that's for. If the respondent is a doctor, they would put Dr. Thomas and Mrs. ...
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| Colours | 5/12/2009 |
Q: I would like to have electric blue bridesmaid dressers but have no idea on what flowers to match it ...
A: What a beautiful color for bridesmaids dresses. You could use shades of blues, purples, pinks and ...
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| Gift Etiquette | 5/5/2009 |
Q: My co-workers daughter is getting married. I was invited to the wedding, but have only met her once. ...
A: Actually, you are under no obligation to send or give a gift. However, if you wish to, ask where ...
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| Light Gray? | 5/3/2009 |
Q: My question is at the end of this month, my boyfriend and I are going to a wedding and I want to buy ...
A: It sounds like a beautiful suit. There's no reason why he can't wear light gray. You could pair it ...
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| Save the date | 4/30/2009 |
Q: I am having my wedding on Monday, June 14, 2010 and my reception on Saturday, June 19, 2010. Even ...
A: This is really tricky because you have two totally different events going on. Since the reception ...
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| MOB dress | 4/25/2009 |
Q: My daughters suggested this dress. I'm what some call a 'young mob.' My daughters maids are ...
A: I apologize for not getting back earlier, but I've had some computer problems! To answer your ...
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| Career Project | 4/23/2009 |
Q: My name is Alex and I am a freshman in High school. We are doing a Career Project and I am ...
A: I'll be happy to try to assist you. 1. Could you please describe your career? As a wedding ...
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| Complimenting Colours | 4/20/2009 |
Q: I am getting married in August and our wedding colour is purple. My bridesmaid dresses are a soft ...
A: Do you need a coordinator? I Love New Zealand! :-) Anyway, to answer your question, I'd include ...
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| song for uncles wedding | 4/19/2009 |
Q: My 8 year old granddaughter would like to sing a song at her uncles wedding. he's a very important ...
A: First does the child sing in public? Does she have a good voice? I'd be much more inclined to have ...
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| bride's attendants | 4/11/2009 |
Q: My son is getting married sometime early next year. My question is, should his fiancee invite his ...
A: While it's always nice to include future sister-in-laws, it's not mandatory. There may be reasons ...
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| My mom's wedding, VERY intimate, a few ?s | 4/5/2009 |
Q: Hey there! My mom's having her wedding at the end of April. She's so far been so busy with two ...
A: You don't have to give a gift, but it would be thoughtful. Since your mom and soon to be ...
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| How to place lop-sided attendants | 4/4/2009 |
Q: My daughter is planning an August wedding, and she is currently thinking of having 6 bridesmaids, ...
A: This isn't uncommon. I have the men line up with the groom and the women with the bride. For the ...
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| Gracious Wedding Postponement after a bridal shower and only 24 days untill the date | 3/30/2009 |
Q: The bridal shower has passed and only 24 days until the date. Please help me word a very gracious ...
A: This is one possible wording you might consider if you want to mention the reason: Mr. and Mrs. ...
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| reception hall liability | 3/21/2009 |
Q: Which party does the liability rest in a situation whereby an individual leaves a wedding reception, ...
A: If the hall has a liquor license, they are responsible for cutting off anyone who may appear to have ...
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| ushers | 3/16/2009 |
Q: This is something I should already know I'm sure but I don't. When the ushers are ushering in ...
A: If the usher is seating someone on the left side, the lady would walk on the left side of the usher ...
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| Wedding aisle runner etiquette | 3/14/2009 |
Q: I am having a beautiful custom made aisle runner made for my daughter's wedding. I understand the ...
A: Generally after the ceremony, the wedding party, families and guests exit via the center aisle so ...
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| Wedding gift for a colleauge | 3/13/2009 |
Q: I'm stumped on what to get a colleague as a wedding gift! I don't know her that well and I don't ...
A: A couple of suggestions would be a nice bottle of wine or champagne in a basket with a pair of ...
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| Grooms family's responsibility | 3/8/2009 |
Q: What exactly are the financial responsibility for the groom's parents in a destination wedding? If ...
A: Your financial responsibilities for a destination wedding are your own expenses for travel and ...
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| water ceremony | 3/6/2009 |
Q: I would like to have a unity water ceremony, but i can not find any information where i can get the ...
A: Here's what I found on the water ceremony. If you plan to use other colors, experiment with them ...
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| Transportation | 3/3/2009 |
Q: The distance between our ceremony and reception site is about 15 miles. We are considering renting ...
A: If you expect drinking to happen during the reception, having transportation available for your ...
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| A wedding invitation with 2 receptions | 3/1/2009 |
Q: I have been asked to design wedding invitations for a cousin. She is having a wedding, and two ...
A: There's a couple of ways you can do this. First, because they are two separate events, you need two ...
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| Depressed | 2/27/2009 |
Q: I thought that planning my wedding would be the most exciting time of my life - it is not. After ...
A: I really empathize with you. With the economy the way it is today, the last thing you need is more ...
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| hosting | 2/23/2009 |
Q: How should thanking the host of the ceremonies be handled when the Bride's mother and Groom's family ...
A: I think a good way to handle this would be to say something to the effect of: "We'd like to thank ...
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| Dress Bustle | 2/21/2009 |
Q: I just went to my first fitting, and the alternations lady did an "American" bustle for my dress. I ...
A: Sorry it took me a little while to get back to you. I'm out of the country right now. I'm not ...
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| Responsibilites | 2/20/2009 |
Q: I realize times have changed. Been married since 1978 Anticipating wedding 2/2011 I am Mother and ...
A: Here's a list that should help you. WHO PAYS FOR WHAT? Bride/family: Traditionally pays for ...
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| Wedding planner | 2/17/2009 |
Q: We are getting married in Vegas with only a small number of family and friends in March. We will be ...
A: As a wedding coordinator, I never expect a gratuity. However, if you feel she's done an outstanding ...
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| Turquoise dress & Tan suit | 2/17/2009 |
Q: I need some colour co-ordination advice! I am considering a turquoise coloured bridesmaid dress ...
A: I think the color you might consider for the men is a deeper brown. Brown looks beautiful with ...
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| wedding colours | 2/11/2009 |
Q: We are having our wedding in October this year in Australia. My problem is that I have my ...
A: First, I hope you aren't in the Melbourne area. It breaks my heart what's going on there with the ...
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| Showing video of ceremony at reception | 2/10/2009 |
Q: We are getting married in Vegas with only a small number of family and friends in March. We will be ...
A: A couple of ways this can be done are: The video can be done on a loop where it can be shown ...
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| Invitation wording for home reception following destination wedding | 2/10/2009 |
Q: We are getting married in Vegas with only a small number of family and friends in March. We will be ...
A: Here's a suggestions. If the invitation is being extended by your folks, you'd put: Mr. and Mrs. ...
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| Wedding Dress | 2/5/2009 |
Q: What colors go perfectly with a champagne colored wedding dress, in a fall wedding 11/28/2009. ...
A: I think your choices are great and will be beautiful. YOu may find that just a bit of green in the ...
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| Wedding Dress | 2/5/2009 |
Q: What colors go perfectly with a champagne colored wedding dress, in a fall wedding 11/28/2009. ...
A: I like the chocolate, rich cream and gold, but am not sure about the red. You might go with a rich ...
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| Wedding Dress | 2/5/2009 |
Q: What colors go perfectly with a champagne colored wedding dress, in a fall wedding 11/28/2009.
A: This is a tough question, because there are so many, it will really come down to what you like. ...
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| Son's Wedding Speech | 1/18/2009 |
Q: at my son's recent wedding, I felt quite hurt that, in his speech, my son thanked his father and ...
A: No, I don't think you are being overly sensitive. It sounds like you've done a great job raising ...
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| wedding colors | 1/16/2009 |
Q: Im a person who likes doing things that are out of this world, I was wondering how a wedding with ...
A: It sounds amazing! Since this is your personality, you will be able to pull it off. What you might ...
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| flowers | 1/14/2009 |
Q: My colors are grey and black..and I am wearing an Ivory dress. I can't figure out what flowers to ...
A: There's some very deep colored cala lilies that look black. There's also some deep red roses that ...
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| guest attire | 1/13/2009 |
Q: I live in SC and am invited to a 6 p.m. January 31st church wedding with the "reception and dancing" ...
A: Since the wedding reception is after 5pm, you'll want to wear something like a cocktail suit or ...
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| Wedding Invitations | 1/9/2009 |
Q: We are planning to get married at the JP just the two of us. Then right after that we are planning ...
A: In this case, you can put something along these lines: Tiffney Smith and James Brown request the ...
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| Wedding Invitations | 1/9/2009 |
Q: We are planning to get married at the JP just the two of us. Then right after that we are planning ...
A: You can word it: Mr. and Mrs. Brad Thomas Smith request the pleasure of your company at the ...
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| Cost | 12/28/2008 |
Q: How much do most weddings cost?
A: It really depends. YOu can go to a justice of the peace or judge and get married for around $300 or ...
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| Tux colors | 12/26/2008 |
Q: In august I am getting married. My bridesmaids are going to be in oasis/teal with champagne accents. ...
A: Your colors sounds beautiful. I think I'd go with the groomsmen in black tuxes with champagne ...
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| Ceremony only Invites - no cake/punch at ceremony location | 12/15/2008 |
Q: I have obtained a reception site with limited space, and can only invite 100 people. This will ...
A: The way you should word your invites for the ceremony would be: The honour of your presence is ...
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| Wedding invitation wording | 12/9/2008 |
Q: My mother and father are married, but when they married, my mother did not change her name. Since my ...
A: Generally the bride's name is listed with her first and middle so you don't need to put your last ...
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| Wedding invitaion wording for military titles... | 12/1/2008 |
Q: I am a little confused and wonder if you could be of a little more help. I came across this website ...
A: I apologize I couldn't get back to you yesterday, but I was out of town and didn't get back until ...
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| wedding guest attire | 11/8/2008 |
Q: We are attending two weddings the Saturday after Thanksgiving - one at 2 PM and one at 5. Both are ...
A: Anymore, black is certainly acceptable. I'd say wear the same dress and if you want add the colored ...
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| Sister In Law's Destination Wedding | 10/30/2008 |
Q: I'm in a bit of a tough spot. My sister in law was recently engaged and asked me to help plan her ...
A: This is really a tough question and one that is often brought up. Unfortunately, if your SIL has ...
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| Black Tie | 10/27/2008 |
Q: I am to attend a wedding in Ireland. The invitation has called for "Black Tie" even though the ...
A: Not at all. More and more men are selecting a tie (generally with a Windsor knot) to wear instead ...
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| Wedding | 10/25/2008 |
Q: Is it proper for a Marine (military) to wear his dress blues if he is a groomsman and not the best ...
A: By all means. I've done weddings where there may be three different branches of the armed forces ...
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| wedding color coordination | 10/14/2008 |
Q: Is pink, silver, white a good color combo for a September 5th wedding? the color palette is pink, ...
A: I received your question and am just on my way to give a talk. I'll answer you as soon as I get ...
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| maid of honour | 10/13/2008 |
Q: i don't know wat to do with my maid of honour she's my cousin and best friend but she hasn't helped ...
A: I really feel for you with this situation. Unfortunately weddings bring out the worst and best in ...
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| Aunt of Bride wants to wear black | 10/10/2008 |
Q: My Nieces' wedding is formal and at 2:00 PM. I have a beautiful black halter style gown. I would ...
A: I see nothing wrong with your black gown, however, I would suggest you wear some sort of wrap for ...
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| Father of the bride | 10/9/2008 |
Q: Does the father of the bride travel in the car with the bride to the ceremony, or does he meet her ...
A: It really depends on what you want. It's not unusual for the bride and her father to ride together, ...
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| Wearing White to a Wedding | 10/8/2008 |
Q: I'm going to a wedding this weekend and I was planning on wearing a white dress. I don't know if ...
A: What a lovely dress! I think if you accessorise with black and black shoes, and maybe a black shawl ...
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| Marriage License Personal Appearance Exceptions | 10/4/2008 |
Q: I am writing this to inquire about marriage license application in the Philippines. My Fiancee' and ...
A: I think this is something you'll need to talk to a lawyer about. Obviously, the easiest thing would ...
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| October wedding | 9/27/2008 |
Q: My husband is performing a wedding for a distant (an unknown to me) family member in mid-October. ...
A: Because of the time and venue, I'd say a nice dress, like you'd wear to church would be appropriate. ...
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| Mother of Groom dress color | 9/27/2008 |
Q: My oldest son is getting married Nov 1, 2008, just around the corner. I found a dress today at ...
A: I'm so sorry that this isn't a wonderful experience for you. Unfortunately, weddings tend to bring ...
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| Mother of Groom dress color | 9/27/2008 |
Q: My oldest son is getting married Nov 1, 2008, just around the corner. I found a dress today at ...
A: First, congratulations on your weight loss! WOW- what an accomplishment! Next, what color is the ...
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| selfish sister in AZ? | 9/23/2008 |
Q: My sister will be married in early April of 2009. This is her first marriage although she has ...
A: I don't think you're being unreasonable. You sister may be feeling like you're stealing her ...
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| Dance situation | 9/23/2008 |
Q: My girlfriend and I attended a wedding this past weekend and a situation arose that I would like ...
A: Actually, the gentleman should have asked you if you'd mind if he danced with your date. It could ...
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| reception party wording | 9/21/2008 |
Q: We are having a reception for our friends in Vegas. We were married in New York this summer. I ...
A: Sorry I didn't get back yesterday, but I was doing a wedding in Keystone, CO. Anyway, as for your ...
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| Cocktail attire for a wedding | 9/15/2008 |
Q: My husband, 6 year old daughter and I are going to an outdoor wedding in southern Michigan in ...
A: Great questions. Cocktail dress is dressier than Business Casual, which would be a sports coat and ...
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| grooms mother is deceased | 9/11/2008 |
Q: My future son in law wants his mom's name on the invitation and I don't mind but I want to do it ...
A: Yes. I'd put the Mrs. in front since this was her title when she died. Personally, I think it's a ...
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| grooms mother is deceased | 9/11/2008 |
Q: My future son in law wants his mom's name on the invitation and I don't mind but I want to do it ...
A: While I can certainly see why the groom would like to have his mother listed, it isn't proper to do ...
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| Wedding Color Scheme | 9/9/2008 |
Q: If I go with an eggshell purple for bridesmaid dresses do you think the groomsmen and groom would ...
A: When selecting your colors, think about what would look good on the girls. The latte would probably ...
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| 65th wedding anniversary | 9/5/2008 |
Q: What color would you use to celebrate a 65th wedding anniversary...I know gold is for 50 but I ...
A: Unfortunately, this is one anniversary that isn't listed. However, the Blue sapphire or star ...
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| Wedding Attire | 9/3/2008 |
Q: I am the stepmother to the groom at a wedding set for 5:00 p.m. in October. Is it appropriate to ...
A: Yes, it's appropriate to wear a long dress if that's what the other mothers are wearing. Find out ...
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| RSVP | 8/27/2008 |
Q: Is it the duty of the wedding planner to call guests who haven't rsvp'd or should this be handled by ...
A: This would depend on what the contract is between you and the wedding planner. If they have ...
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| wedding stress(feb 09 wedding) | 8/19/2008 |
Q: I found this site while feverishly looking for wedding venues in the central Florida area. For the ...
A: Yes, you have your work cut out. However, here's some ways to keep your costs down. Choose a ...
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| Wording on invitation | 8/19/2008 |
Q: my name is melanie and i am from Germany. My fiancee is American and I will move to the states in ...
A: You are not alone with this delima as it's happening quite often, especially with those in the ...
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| Chocolate brown bridesmaid dress | 8/14/2008 |
Q: Actually, the colour is technically called 'truffle' from David's bridal---so it is a very deep ...
A: Sorry I didn't get back sooner, but I've been out of town. Black is always a good back up and ...
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| Chocolate brown bridesmaid dress | 8/14/2008 |
Q: Actually, the colour is technically called 'truffle' from David's bridal---so it is a very deep ...
A: Have you tried a copper color? If you can't find something that is close to the color, then black ...
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| very small intimate wedding | 8/9/2008 |
Q: My daughter and her fiance are planning on getting married at the end of this month while he is on ...
A: I would have him do it. How often does a father get to present his daughter.twice..to the same man ...
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| very small intimate wedding | 8/9/2008 |
Q: My daughter and her fiance are planning on getting married at the end of this month while he is on ...
A: Actually, I working with another couple who are doing the same thing. Please forgive me for being ...
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| what is the proper order of seating and escorting | 8/6/2008 |
Q: father of brides has remarried. the brides mother is single. what is the proper order of seating for ...
A: Do they get along enough to sit together on the first row? Many couples do this, simply to show a ...
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| Wedding Gifts | 8/5/2008 |
Q: What is an appropriate gift for a 2nd wedding. We were at the groom's first wedding. Groom's father ...
A: Something fun like a picnic basket with placemats, wine glasses, silverware, etc is nice. Maybe put ...
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| what is the proper order of seating and escorting | 8/5/2008 |
Q: father of brides has remarried. the brides mother is single. what is the proper order of seating for ...
A: The proper way is to seat the groom's mother, then the bride's step mother, then the bride's mother. ...
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| my son | 8/1/2008 |
Q: My fiance is not my son's father, but they have a great relationship. He would like to say something ...
A: There's several ways you can do this. Work with your officiant to add a vow that your son can be ...
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| invites | 7/30/2008 |
Q: My daughter's wedding will be held on the opposite side of town, about 30-45 minutes drive for about ...
A: I don't see why not. It's not unusual for me to do maps coming from two different directions to a ...
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| dress question? | 7/30/2008 |
Q: I am a bridesmaid in my sister's wedding. The dress is rather low-cut and I had it altered once ...
A: I'd suggest going back to the alterations person and ask about possibly putting a lace inset into ...
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| Mother of the Bride responsibilities. | 7/30/2008 |
Q: My husband and I are stationed in Germany and our beautiful, clever, super-organized, and thrifty ...
A: Don't fret, you're not alone when it comes to these questions. The gifts to the bridesmaids and ...
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| guest attire | 7/28/2008 |
Q: I was hoping to get some insight into a matter. I have a 2:00 catholic wedding to attend in early ...
A: Since it's August and it wasn't mentioned "black tie" then I see nothing wrong with wearing a nice ...
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| Destination wedding invitations with home reception | 7/28/2008 |
Q: If we are planning a destination wedding with a reception at home a few months later, and we don't ...
A: As a rule, you won't mention the reception, except through word of mouth. This way if things happen ...
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| Out of Town Best Man | 7/25/2008 |
Q: My parents say that we should pay for our the travel arrangements of my fiancee's best man, who is ...
A: If you can afford to, it would be a beautiful gesture. However, the wedding party, like guests, are ...
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| bridal flowers | 7/22/2008 |
Q: I'm getting married Oct. 2008, I'm trying to stay with the rich fall colors. My bridesmaids dresses ...
A: What I'd recommend is that you take a swatch of the dresses to the florist and ask if they can take ...
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| Granddaughters Wedding | 7/17/2008 |
Q: My granddaughter is having a very small wedding @ 4 O'clock in the afternoon in the month of ...
A: Navy would be appropriate. To help you select a color, visualize how the pictures will look. Other ...
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| post wedding celebration | 7/11/2008 |
Q: I was married in Italy 7 months ago because I live here and my husband is Italian so it really ...
A: First, I see nothing wrong with you wearing your wedding dress. It would tie everything in if you ...
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| Not sure! | 7/9/2008 |
Q: My name is Jamie and I am 29 years old. I am engaged and had a question that is making me nervous. ...
A: Actually the process of the wedding is pretty straight forward. Solos can be done before the ...
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| Groom's parents refuse to cut their guest list | 7/5/2008 |
Q: Our daughter is getting married in October. It is our first wedding. The reception hall they ...
A: Be cool, calm and collected. Don't get upset...hard I know, but try not to get emotional. Would it ...
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| Wedding color coordination | 7/2/2008 |
Q: I have chosen my BM colors to be Platinum with Red as the accent color. Meaning I want all red ...
A: Are you having your mothers wearing or carrying red flowers as well? They should look fine with ...
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| Wedding color coordination | 7/2/2008 |
Q: I have chosen my BM colors to be Platinum with Red as the accent color. Meaning I want all red ...
A: You could have them wear platinum, however, a complimentary color such as shades of blues, greens, ...
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| Groom's parents refuse to cut their guest list | 6/30/2008 |
Q: Our daughter is getting married in October. It is our first wedding. The reception hall they ...
A: Unfortunately, weddings bring out the best and the worst in people! Who's paying for the wedding? ...
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| Wedding Gifts and Wedding Invites | 6/29/2008 |
Q: We are working on our wedding guest list. Many people in our lives know about our engagement. What ...
A: You just need to send a thank you as you would for any gift. If someone chooses to send a gift, ...
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| wedding invitation enclosures | 6/27/2008 |
Q: my son(who lives in Denver) is getting amrried in the mountains in Sept. sort of a destination ...
A: Colorado is a great place for mountain weddings and Sept. is beautiful. (I live here and work a lot ...
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| wedding color scheme that mataches my dress | 6/23/2008 |
Q: I purchased a Maggie Sottero dress. It is white with a champagne color lace in it. You can look at ...
A: The nice thing about champagne is that almost any color will look good. You could consider a rich ...
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| two wedding ceremonies | 6/22/2008 |
Q: My fiance and I are getting married in a private ceremony at a Sandals Resort in St. Lucia in ...
A: Absolutely! This is done quite frequently when people have gotten married for various reasons, but ...
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| Dress the wedding planner! | 6/20/2008 |
Q: My girlfriend is getting married in a few days and I am the wedding planner.. For the longest I was ...
A: First, I'd recommend you get a good pair of tennis shoes to wear at the reception as you'll be doing ...
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| Grooms wedding ring | 6/18/2008 |
Q: Who is responsible for paying for the grooms ring?
A: This is one of the items that comes under the bride's expenses. Hope this helps. Please let me ...
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| weddings | 6/12/2008 |
Q: looking for wedding invatation wording
A: There's many ways to word your invitation. The most popular are: Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wade Smith ...
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| step parent seating | 6/6/2008 |
Q: My fiancee's parents are divorced and both remarried after he became an adult. Are his parents ...
A: There's a couple of ways to do this. If the couples get along, they can sit together. However, the ...
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| Escorting | 6/1/2008 |
Q: Is the mother of the bride and groom escorted into the cermony on the ushers right arm or left arm? ...
A: I have the mother of the bride escorted in on the usher's left arm, and the groom's mother on the ...
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| invitation dillema | 5/29/2008 |
Q: I am a bride to be in August of this year, I need some advice on the wording of the invitations. My ...
A: The proper way to word your invitations would be: Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brown (your mother) Mr. and ...
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| Should we send a gift? How much? | 5/29/2008 |
Q: Good Morning! Two good friends of ours (separate couples) are getting married on the exact same day ...
A: When you receive a wedding invitation, that's exactly what it is, an invitation to attend the ...
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| Shower Invitees | 5/28/2008 |
Q: I am the MOB, and my daughter's future mother in law is throwing the shower for her. She has not ...
A: Generally, unless the shower is a surprise, the bride has some say as to guest list. To be honest, ...
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| post wedding celebration | 5/27/2008 |
Q: I was married in Italy 7 months ago because I live here and my husband is Italian so it really ...
A: Yes, it's fine to ask questions on this site. I'm always happy to try to assist. As for your ...
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| wedding invitations | 5/21/2008 |
Q: My ex-husband is the mayor of the city we live in. He also has "no money problems". We both have ...
A: As much as I'd like to say "forget to mail her an invite", I can't. You are correct in taking the ...
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| wedding invitations | 5/21/2008 |
Q: My ex-husband is the mayor of the city we live in. He also has "no money problems". We both have ...
A: My heart goes out to you. There's no reason your ex should be writing the invitations, that should ...
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| invitations | 5/20/2008 |
Q: My daughter is having a fairly small wedding. There is alot of relatives on both sides, so the ...
A: There is nothing wrong with not including "and guest", unless there is a significant other involved, ...
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| Renewing wedding vows | 5/19/2008 |
Q: My husband and I were married 6 years this coming sept. When we got married the first time, there ...
A: There's nothing wrong in having the wedding you've dreamed of. A couple of things, on the ...
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| heip | 5/16/2008 |
Q: best color for mother of the groom, mother of bride in bisque,ushers in black , bridesmaids in red ...
A: Have you asked the bride what color she'd like to see you in? Any shade of blue, green or pink ...
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| attire for wedding officiant | 5/16/2008 |
Q: My question is this: The officiant at our wedding is my boss and I like her style of dress to begin ...
A: Most officiants will wear black or navy blue suits. If they have a robe they may wear it (which is ...
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| champagne and black wedding | 5/15/2008 |
Q: I am getting married in September 08. My dress is a champagne satin with a bit of ivory in the ...
A: Flowers can be a problem, however, you have some great basic colors to work with. I would suggest ...
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| military rank on invitations | 5/14/2008 |
Q: My son is a Captain in the US Army (active duty). He is also an Army dentist. How should his title ...
A: This is very interesting as I haven't been able to find anything that covers your question. ...
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| post wedding celebration | 5/12/2008 |
Q: I was married in Italy 7 months ago because I live here and my husband is Italian so it really ...
A: (I'm on my way out the door to meet a client, but wanted to answer. I'll get back to you this ...
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| Registery in invitation ot separate - Multi Cultural Wedding | 5/10/2008 |
Q: HELP...my son is planning to marry a lovely Vietnamese woman 8/17/08. They are working on the ...
A: This is always a dalema for couples. You don't want to mention registries or gifts in the ...
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| Guatemalan wedding help!!! please | 5/9/2008 |
Q: i'm doing a spainish project on Guatemalan weddings, how they celebrate what the brides has to wear ...
A: Hopefully this will help: In Guatemala, where family means everything, it is common for girls to ...
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| Elope and still have the wedding? | 4/30/2008 |
Q: My finance and I have decided that we would like to elope, but we'd really like to have our August ...
A: You'd be surprised how many couples get married before the actual wedding. The only way to keep it ...
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| wedding | 4/28/2008 |
Q: how do I determine how many plates, cups etc to purchase ANSWER: Hi Susan, If you are having the ...
A: With a buffet, if people are used to using a new plate every time they go through the line again, ...
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| wedding | 4/28/2008 |
Q: how do I determine how many plates, cups etc to purchase
A: If you are having the wedding catered, the caterer should take care of this for you. If you are ...
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| Saying no to a good friend? | 4/23/2008 |
Q: One of my very good friends is getting married in October, and she has asked me to be in her wedding ...
A: You are well within your rights to say no. You have very valid reasons, especially financial ones. ...
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| maid of honor | 4/22/2008 |
Q: My daughter wants her 15 year old sister to be her maid of honor in her wedding. I would like to ...
A: What a beautiful gesture! Yes, it's fine for the 15 year old to be the maid of honor, however, she ...
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| Bride parents divorced...what does the Mother pay for? | 4/14/2008 |
Q: How do some folks handle the financial responsibilities/obligations when bride's parents are ...
A: As I see it, there's a couple of ways you could handle this. 1) Set an amount you are comfortable ...
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| Paying for out of town guests, friends, etc. | 4/14/2008 |
Q: We are having a time trying to decide what the usual is for paying lodging/hotel for friends and ...
A: It's the obligation of each guest to pay for their own lodging. What you need to do is make some ...
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| wording for save the date | 4/13/2008 |
Q: My son will be married in a private cermony and I am planning a reception for a few weeks later How ...
A: How long will it be between the wedding and the reception? If it's more than 6 weeks, then here's ...
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| tuxedo colors | 4/13/2008 |
Q: My son is getting married in June. He chose black tuxedos for his bestman and groomsmen. The vests ...
A: It's not unusual for a groom to wear a white tux, however, if his bride's dress isn't a stark white ...
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| wording for save the date | 4/13/2008 |
Q: My son will be married in a private cermony and I am planning a reception for a few weeks later How ...
A: You can simply say "Save the Date", August 15, 2008, for a party. Formal invitation to follow. ...
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| Catering attendance numbers | 4/8/2008 |
Q: You answered a question for me a week ago about wedding attendance. I have a follow up related to ...
A: This is a good question. When I give a guarantee, I use the actual number of those who have RSVP'd ...
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| What to wear? | 4/6/2008 |
Q: My son is getting married in May at 2:00 p.m.. The bride is wearing an ivory gown and the ...
A: Since the bride is wearing a very formal gown, I see nothing wrong with the ivory, especially since ...
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| What to wear? | 4/5/2008 |
Q: My son is getting married in May at 2:00 p.m.. The bride is wearing an ivory gown and the ...
A: I'm kind of surprised that the bride's mother has chosen a black floor length dress for a 2pm ...
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| directing a wedding | 4/2/2008 |
Q: I will be directing a wedding in June, the church has to aisles. Where would I seat the mothers? ...
A: If the aisles are on the outside and form three rows of pews, then what I do is have the groom's ...
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| instructions on directing the ceremony | 4/2/2008 |
Q: Is there a booklet or video, just on the actual ceremony--I,am directing the rehearsal and the ...
A: I actually have made a video that I use with my course,(and I sell for $59) that shows you what you ...
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| wedding guest attendance | 4/1/2008 |
Q: I am concerned about our wedding guest attendance. We sent out 130 invitations, which correlated to ...
A: Honestly, I think you'll have a lot more fun with a guest count of 125-150. This is a good size ...
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| wedding guest attendance | 4/1/2008 |
Q: I am concerned about our wedding guest attendance. We sent out 130 invitations, which correlated to ...
A: Generally I figure about 20% won't make it. Do get on the phone and call those who haven't sent ...
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| Military groomsmen | 3/30/2008 |
Q: Is it okay to ask a military groomsmen not to wear his dress blues in the wedding?
A: It's perfectly okay for them not to wear his uniform if he doesn't want to or if you want everyone ...
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| guests | 3/28/2008 |
Q: Well, we've hit our first major snag. Only family were invited to the ceremony, and then all ...
A: If a couple has been dating for a long time, engaged or married, then the significant other should ...
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| ceremony | 3/27/2008 |
Q: Could you read over what I have planned for my ceremony and let me know if you find any glaring ...
A: I would recommend starting the music about 30 min. ahead of time as this is when guests will start ...
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| guidelines | 3/26/2008 |
Q: I recently read an answer you gave as to ceremony guideline, and I was wondering if you could do the ...
A: First decide if you want to be there to act as hosts or would you like to be introduced in. If you ...
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| Beach Wedding | 3/20/2008 |
Q: Well I want my wedding on a beach, but both mine and my future husband grandparents have limiter ...
A: I would think the best thing would be to put planks of wood down for them to walk on. Anything ...
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| directing the actual wedding | 3/18/2008 |
Q: Do you have a guideline to go by? I am concerned about the actual wedding itself. Who goes in ...
A: Yes, I do. I'm happy to help you. The rehearsal is an opportunity to run through the wedding ...
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| Latin American | 3/18/2008 |
Q: I am working with a bride to develop her invtations and programs and she would like to incorporate ...
A: You could, however, we put it under the Rite of Marriage. Do you have a fax? I'd be glad to send ...
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| Latin American "Arras" Tradition | 3/18/2008 |
Q: I am working with a bride to develop her invtations and programs and she would like to incorporate ...
A: Here's the way I handled the explainations: The Meaning fo the Lasso Tradition: The lasso is a ...
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| Italian Wedding Gift Suggestions | 3/15/2008 |
Q: My parents are from Sicily and although my parents have since passed, my husband and I will be going ...
A: I'd look for something that is specific to the US. Perhaps something made from pottery or wood. ...
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| JP | 3/11/2008 |
Q: Me and my boyfriend are going to get married by the JP in august. Then have a big wedding with all ...
A: For legal reasons, your marriage license will have the date you actually get married on it. This is ...
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| Wedding reception/party separate from actual ceremony | 3/3/2008 |
Q: We are getting married in a small ceremony for just family. However, we are planning to have 2 ...
A: You can actually access a couple of invitation companies through my website - ...
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| Groom Wear | 2/27/2008 |
Q: I have been trying to decide what I am going to wear for my wedding. It is a beach wedding, and it ...
A: I think I'd suggest you not wear a blazer. Most of the pictures you see, show men wearing white ...
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| groom's responsibility | 2/26/2008 |
Q: My son is getting married out of town. Are we suppose to pay for the rooms for the groomsmen?
A: No, you aren't responsible for their rooms. However, if you are in a position to help them out, I'm ...
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| Destination wedding for only immediate family | 2/25/2008 |
Q: I'm in a tough situation right now. My fiance and I have decided to have a destination wedding in ...
A: You can do a couple of things. One would be to send invitations to everyone and let them make the ...
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| Picking a Wedding Day | 2/21/2008 |
Q: My Husband and I were married 9 years ago on August 7th. His sister has announced today that she ...
A: I doubt that she's doing this to be rude. There are many, many couples getting married this year on ...
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| RSVP's | 2/18/2008 |
Q: Is it accetpable not to put postage on the RSVP cards that are included in the wedding invitations? ...
A: Eventhough are are temped to not put stamps on, don't sucomb to this urge. If you want the RSVPs ...
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| sixteenth birthday party | 2/13/2008 |
Q: A song to play from a father that died when I was only 5 years old ANSWER: Dear Samantha, I'll be ...
A: I think this is a beautiful idea. Do you remember any special songs you and your dad may have ...
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| Father wont come to the wedding! | 2/13/2008 |
Q: I am a bride to be in approx. 10 days. I just received an e-mail from my father saying he and my ...
A: There has to be another reason your father doesn't want to come. Can you sit down with him to get ...
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| Simple wedding | 2/10/2008 |
Q: I am directing a wedding for the first time and need to know the basics, such as who enters the ...
A: Here's the order of your processional: The groom's grandparents are seated The bride's ...
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| already married | 2/6/2008 |
Q: what is a clever way fun way to inform guest AT THE CEREMONY THAT THERE WILL NOT BE A CEREMONY WE ...
A: Have you considered doing your vows, again, in front of your guests? Since you've probably gone to ...
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| already married | 2/5/2008 |
Q: what is a clever way fun way to inform guest AT THE CEREMONY THAT THERE WILL NOT BE A CEREMONY WE ...
A: Since you aren't having a ceremony, I'd find a fun invitation to a reception. Since you are already ...
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| mother of the groom VERY casual beach wedding | 2/5/2008 |
Q: My son is geting married in March at Key West. He is wearing a white shirt with khaki trousers and ...
A: I would recommend a nice dress that is knee length. If it's warm enough, it could be sleeveless, ...
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| Color to compliment red | 2/3/2008 |
Q: My son is having an informal wedding on 04/28/2008. The wedding colors are red, white and champagne. ...
A: Sorry I didn't get back to you yesterday as I was working with one of my brides! Anyway, I'd go ...
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| 3 little boys | 2/2/2008 |
Q: I'm in such a bind. I have my son who is 8 and my two nephews who will be 4,and 2 (one from the ...
A: First, I'd say reconsider the 2 year old. This is really young and very unpredicitable. However, ...
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| Champagne Dress | 1/29/2008 |
Q: My bride to be is wearing a champagne wedding dress and I'm having a hard time deciding what tux to ...
A: My first suggestion would be black with champagne tie and vest. If you wear brown, that's ...
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| beach wedding | 1/29/2008 |
Q: i am looking to have a small informal ceremony on the beach with about 50 people. we then either ...
A: Here's some websites to check out: www.myconnecticutwedding.com/sitemap.html ...
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| Wedding Suprise Idea | 1/28/2008 |
Q: Our friend is getting married and we would like to arrange for a surprise for her in some sort of an ...
A: Another idea is to put together a recipie book of your favorite dishes. You could do this in almost ...
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| Wedding Suprise Idea | 1/27/2008 |
Q: Our friend is getting married and we would like to arrange for a surprise for her in some sort of an ...
A: Do you all sing? If so, you could do a special song for the bride and groom, possibily including ...
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| Planning alone | 1/26/2008 |
Q: Planning a wedding is supposed to be exciting, however, I am finding it to be depressing. I am the ...
A: If I were there I'd give you a big, reassuring hug! The thing about weddings is it brings out the ...
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| groom's parents paying responsibliy at rehearsal dinnner | 1/23/2008 |
Q: My granddaughter is getting married soon. Her parents are paying for most of the wedding and his ...
A: I would suggest that they invite the bride, groom, attendants and parents. If the parents of the ...
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| groom's parents paying responsibliy at rehearsal dinnner | 1/22/2008 |
Q: My granddaughter is getting married soon. Her parents are paying for most of the wedding and his ...
A: Weddings tend to bring out the very best and the very worst in people...family included. It's sad ...
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| wedding veils | 1/22/2008 |
Q: My daughter is getting married in the Catholic church (mass)and she does not wish to wear a veil. ...
A: As far as I know, there's nothing that says a bride must wear a veil in a Catholic Church. More and ...
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| help | 1/20/2008 |
Q: what if the grooms prents are paying for eveything but i want to include the brides parents what do ...
A: That's always difficult. You pray and hope they will all be cordial for the couple. As for the ...
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| help | 1/20/2008 |
Q: what if the grooms prents are paying for eveything but i want to include the brides parents what do ...
A: You'd word the invitation: Mr. and Mrs. Albert Thomas (Bride's Parents) and Mr. and Mrs. Dwight ...
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| daughter-in-law's wedding | 1/16/2008 |
Q: My son passed 5 yrs. ago leaving a wife and two sons. She is getting married this coming May and ...
A: By all means if you are invited! Your attending the wedding, tells the bride that you support her ...
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| colors | 1/16/2008 |
Q: My stepdaughter is getting married in September,In Florida.I am not in the wedding but would like to ...
A: Check and see what colors the bride's mother and groom's mothers are wearing then find something ...
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| Wording of rehearsal dinner invites when father is deceased | 1/15/2008 |
Q: My brother is getting married and we are in the process of planning to send out rehearsal dinner ...
A: Here's a couple of examples how to word your invitations. You won't mention your father here, ...
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| proper attire | 1/6/2008 |
Q: I'm attending a wedding in mid-February. The wedding is at 6pm. What do I wear...color? dress ...
A: Since the wedding is after 5, it's considered formal. I'd recommend a cocktail style dress in any ...
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| Mother-zilla | 1/3/2008 |
Q: I'm not sure if you can help with this one. There is less than 90 days until my wedding. I live in ...
A: I'm so sorry for everything you are going through with your mother. Unfortunately, weddings bring ...
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| FMIL Drama | 12/28/2007 |
Q: My FMIL is a VERY dramatic person. Very long story on what she has put us through but to get to the ...
A: WOW! First, have you considered hiring a coordinator to assist you? We not only help with the ...
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| Destination Wedding/Home Reception | 12/24/2007 |
Q: My fiance and I are getting married in Jamaica on June 14th. We are having the reception at home on ...
A: You can forego the ceremony and have them announced into the reception as you would if they had ...
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| invitation wording. | 12/22/2007 |
Q: My fiance's parents are paying for the wedding but I don't want to leave my mom out on the ...
A: You can word your invitations several different ways. We, Erin and Bryan joyously invite you to ...
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| Matron of Honor | 12/18/2007 |
Q: I am having real issues with my Matron of Honor. It all started a few months ago with an apparent ...
A: It makes me so sad when this happens, but it does. Unfortunately, weddings bring out the best and ...
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| Wedding Ceremony | 12/7/2007 |
Q: "Hello..My Fiance and are are planning a wedding in Hawaii in Aug. 08. Many family members cannot ...
A: What I'm understanding is that you want to do a "mock" wedding for your family/friends. If this is ...
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| Wedding Ceremony | 12/7/2007 |
Q: "Hello..My Fiance and are are planning a wedding in Hawaii in Aug. 08. Many family members cannot ...
A: Since you are waiting until you get back to go through the ceremony, there's no legal papers ...
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| Long or short | 12/4/2007 |
Q: My sister will be getting married in June of 2008. I was asked to be her maid of honor(only maid). ...
A: Typically, if the wedding/reception is going to be past 5pm, then a long dress would be ...
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| father of the groom | 11/28/2007 |
Q: Would it be weird for my fiance to ask his father to be a groomsman? I think his father would be ...
A: Not at all. I've had groomsmen who had their dad stand up as their best man. It's an honor and if ...
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| No father of the bride | 11/28/2007 |
Q: My fiance and I have recently become engaged and have started planning the wedding. We have a slight ...
A: This is not an uncommon situation. Do you have a brother or favorite uncle who you could ask? ...
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| Wedding attire for November wedding | 11/10/2007 |
Q: What attire is expected for a 3:30pm November church wedding with a reception following at a yacht ...
A: Cocktail attire would be appropriate. Dark suit and tie for men and cocktail style dress for women. ...
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| Guest Apparel | 11/8/2007 |
Q: My fiancee and I come from totally different economic backgrounds, and while I wanted a small (10-20 ...
A: This can be a problem. I deal with this often and really try to make everyone feel comfortable. ...
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| etiquette - in-laws | 11/1/2007 |
Q: What is the best way to indicate the relationship to me of the mother of my daughter's husband? She ...
A: I would simply say, "I'd like to introduce Sharon. She is my daughter's mother-in-law." or you ...
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| what can i expect for a 3-7 pm wedding reception? | 10/31/2007 |
Q: The couple got married in a private ceremony in the mountains and are now coming home to have a ...
A: Since the reception is at the church, and at this early hour, this will be more of an "open house", ...
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| 2nd Wedding/Same Couple Etiquette | 10/30/2007 |
Q: My brother-in-law is remarrying his second wife after a nasty, nasty divorce about four years ago. ...
A: WOW! An invitation is exactly that, an invitation to a wedding, not to bring a gift. You are under ...
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| Air National Guard wording on Invitation | 10/30/2007 |
Q: My fiance is a commissioned officer (Captain to be exact) who is currently serving in the ...
A: I must tell you this is the first time I've been asked this question. However, because of the way ...
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| Escorting down the aisle | 10/26/2007 |
Q: I am getting married and my parents are divorced. My stepdad has always treated me like his own ...
A: I have had this circumstance on several ocassions. A couple of ideas are: Have your step-dad walk ...
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| wedding | 10/25/2007 |
Q: I will be attending a wedding near Scottsdale, AZ on November 3rd. The ceremony is at 4:30 and the ...
A: Because the reception is after 5pm, it would be considered more formal. Therefore, a cocktail type ...
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| cross-cultural wedding | 10/20/2007 |
Q: i'm vietnamese and my fiance is persian. neither of us has had much exposure to the wedding ...
A: This is the sort of wedding I love to plan since you can be very creative to make it meaningful to ...
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| catering | 10/17/2007 |
Q: I am recently divorced and must go to work. I have always liked cooking and am very seriously ...
A: First, I think you should work for a good caterer to find out all that is involved. It's more than ...
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| BBQ/Lake Wedding Style | 10/1/2007 |
Q: I am assisting a friends sister in the planning of her wedding. The bride is an outdoors ...
A: Being located in Colorado, I can certainly relate to your bride. The location sounds beautiful. ...
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| Grooms Input | 10/1/2007 |
Q: Does the groom have any input in the wedding plans, my son was told his job was just to show up for ...
A: From my point of view, yes he does. After all, it's his wedding day too! Many of my grooms like ...
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| December wedding...non-traditional | 9/27/2007 |
Q: Help. My daughter is getting married this December. She is very non-traditional, modern thinking ...
A: What you might do is have the attendants wear chocolate brown with cream or yellow sashes. They ...
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| Wording for invitation to a party to celebrate our marriage. | 9/27/2007 |
Q: I'm having trouble trying to decide how to word an invitation to a party for friends to celebrate ...
A: Here's how I would word your invitations: Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jones request the pleasure of your ...
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| Marriage | 9/25/2007 |
Q: I would like to have an inexpensive but very nice and unique wedding, we have $1000 to work with I ...
A: One way to keep your cost down is to have either a morning wedding, say around 10am or an afternoon ...
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| handicap individual in the wedding party | 9/24/2007 |
Q: I have a grandmother of the bride that is handicap and will be using a walker. What is the proper ...
A: You can do this a couple of ways. 1) You can have her already seated before the processional ...
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| AFTERNOON FALL WEDDING & RECEPTION | 9/21/2007 |
Q: MY HUSBAND IS THE BEST MAN AT A VERY SMALL (45 GUEST LIST) WEDDING & RECEPTION. THE WEDDING IS IN A ...
A: You could wear a nice dress or suit (something that you'd wear to church or out for a nice dinner). ...
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| Indian style wedding theme | 9/19/2007 |
Q: I like either cherry blossom wedding theme or Indian style (Asian Indian) with rich colors. Any ...
A: Without knowing your budget and guest list, it's kind of hard to know where to start, however, ...
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| Timeline | 9/17/2007 |
Q: I need help with a timeline the wedding day. It is a 3:30pm wedding...what time does everyone need ...
A: If you could give me a bit more detail, I'll put a timeline together for you. I need to know what ...
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| processional | 9/14/2007 |
Q: When should step-mothers and/ or step-fathers go down the isle and where should they be seated? ...
A: When step parents are involved this is how it goes: The step mother of the groom is escorted in ...
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| What to wear? | 9/12/2007 |
Q: This is the first family function with my new boyfriend. I am going to an early october wedding and ...
A: How formal is the wedding? Is the reception after 5 pm? If you answer yes to these questions, then ...
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| What to wear to a fall afternoon wedding in NY? | 9/7/2007 |
Q: I am attending a wedding in the middle of October in Western NY state, near Buffalo. The wedding is ...
A: The nice thing about October is that you can wear jewel tones. Yes, even black is acceptable, ...
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| White pants to a wedding | 9/7/2007 |
Q: I'm going to a wedding soon, and I'm trying to plan my outfit. I have a great pair of white pants ...
A: I would recommend you not wear slacks, unless this is a casual wedding or the slacks are more ...
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| Groom Attire 2pm Wediing | 9/2/2007 |
Q: Our wedding will be at a Hotel Chapel, at 2pm. My Fiance would like to wear a tailcoat. Is that ...
A: There was a time when tailcoats were either worn in the morning or for ultra-formal weddings. ...
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| Proper Female Officiant Attire | 9/2/2007 |
Q: what is the proper attire for a female officiant at a wedding?
A: If you are ordained, then it would be appropriate to wear your robes. The same if you are a judge. ...
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| Fashion | 8/30/2007 |
Q: I am not sure if the paisley design is suitable for the occasion and if its not old fashioned. ...
A: I think I would switch that around to have the groom wear a paisley vest and solid white tie, or a ...
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| Fashion | 8/30/2007 |
Q: I am not sure if the paisley design is suitable for the occasion and if its not old fashioned. ...
A: The nice thing about weddings today is that almost anything is acceptable. If the groom wants to ...
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| REHERSAL DINNER | 8/28/2007 |
Q: DO BOYFRIENDS GIRLFRIENDS AND SPOUSES COME TO THE REHEARSAL DINNER OF THE WEDDING PARTY AND DO THE ...
A: As a rule, if the boy or girlfried is someone that the attendant has been dating for quite a while, ...
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| Wedding colour matching | 8/28/2007 |
Q: I am looking at ordering a latte or champagine colour wedding dress. My invitations are turquoise ...
A: Just wanted to let you know I'm working on your question. I've had to be out of my office a lot ...
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| Gift Etiquette | 8/27/2007 |
Q: I have always thought that it was OK to buy a gift of any monetary amount and bring it to the ...
A: I always recommend to my brides, that when they register, they select a good range of price points. ...
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| Getting Married by Justice of the Peace | 8/22/2007 |
Q: My daughter is expecting her first child in January. They were planning on getting married August of ...
A: You'd be surprised at how many weddings I help with, where the couple is already married. I think ...
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| Japanese wedding etiquette | 8/21/2007 |
Q: My son is engaged to an American of Japanese decent. Her parents came to America about 40 yrs ago. ...
A: Since your son's fiancee's family has been here so long, they have obviously adopted the American ...
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| Not invited. | 8/11/2007 |
Q: My boyfriend of a year was recently invited to a wedding. In addition, he was invited to be a party ...
A: I have to agree that this was not appropriate to do, especially since you have been together for ...
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| rehersal dinner | 8/8/2007 |
Q: Who should be invited to the rehersal dinner?
A: This is totally up to the couple and to the groom's family, if they are paying the bill. ...
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| Renewing wedding vows | 8/5/2007 |
Q: My husband and I have been married for 13 years and we are wanting to renew our vows. What needs to ...
A: I would suggest hiring a good wedding coordinator to assist you. Planning this sort of event is the ...
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| Wedding Officiant Attire | 8/4/2007 |
Q: I will be attending a 3 pm wedding next week, and the week after that I will be officiating at my ...
A: Sharon, For the 3pm wedding, as a guest, I would suggest a nice suit, where you could remove the ...
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| Wedding Guest Attire | 8/3/2007 |
Q: My husband's sister is getting married and her colors are black and pink. Her bridesmaids will be ...
A: Your dress sounds beautiful,and yes, it would be appropriate. I would, however, run it by the bride ...
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| Lost On Lists | 8/1/2007 |
Q: I have been trying to put together a list of all the different names of people involved in a wedding ...
A: I'll be happy to assist you! Grandparents of the bride Grandparents of the groom Parents of the ...
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| Post Wedding Reception | 7/26/2007 |
Q: My son is getting married in Sept. 2008. Our family lives in the Chicago area. His fiance lives in ...
A: I'd recommend you send your invitations about 4 weeks out. (Since the wedding invitations should be ...
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| guatemalan arras tradition | 7/23/2007 |
Q: My fiance is guatemalan and I would like to incorporate the "arras" custom in our ceremony. This is ...
A: In Latin culture the groom gives his bride a gift of 13 coins, or arras, representing Jesus and his ...
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| 2 tricky situations with my private wedding | 7/22/2007 |
Q: My fiance and I are going to be married in a private ceremony in September then go on a weekend ...
A: 1. No this isn't too far out there. In fact it's a very good idea. If your family and friends are ...
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| Wedding Etiquette | 7/20/2007 |
Q: Who should be walked down the aisle first, the mother of the bride or the mother of the groom? Thank ...
A: For the processional, the groom's mother goes in first and bride's mother is the last person seated ...
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| Black tie wedding? | 7/20/2007 |
Q: Please help!, I have told my guests that our wedding is Black tie. Our wedding starts at 3pm over ...
A: Don't worry. Your guests should come dressed for the eveing. They don't need to bring a change of ...
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| SDA wedding entertainment | 7/17/2007 |
Q: I am a seventh-day Adventist and my family is as well. My fiancee is going to be baptized before the ...
A: You could hire a good,clean,family friendy comedian, Think about some of the things you enjoy. If ...
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| SDA wedding entertainment | 7/17/2007 |
Q: I am a seventh-day Adventist and my family is as well. My fiancee is going to be baptized before the ...
A: I can certainly understand your delima! Having a "non-alcohol" and no-dancing party can be a little ...
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| Etiquette for son's second marriage | 7/14/2007 |
Q: My stepson is getting married for the second time; his bride the first. Stepson is 34. My husband, ...
A: There's nothing that says a parent has to attend a child's wedding. However, it is a way to show ...
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| Norwegian Bridal Shower | 7/8/2007 |
Q: I am hosting a shower for my niece. Our heritage is strongly Norwegian. I have a Norwegian brunch ...
A: Are you familiar with Rosemaling? If you can draw or have someone who is adapt at this do one it ...
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| My perfect wedding dress.. | 7/4/2007 |
Q: I recently found my dream dress searching Google images. However, when I went back to get the link ...
A: I will certainly be happy to try to help, but can't promise I'll find it. You can email me at ...
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| Norwegian Bridal Shower | 7/2/2007 |
Q: I am hosting a shower for my niece. Our heritage is strongly Norwegian. I have a Norwegian brunch ...
A: Here are some things you may like to incorporate into the shower. While this is generally worn for ...
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| Wedding gown bag | 7/1/2007 |
Q: Is it okay to store a wedding dress in a garment bag for 3 months (until the wedding day)? What ...
A: If you are interested in the 100% cotton, go to www.heritagegown.com or call 707-746-6300. If you ...
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| Grooms Mother Does Not Want Current Wife To walk down the Aisle | 7/1/2007 |
Q: My son is getting married. He does not get along with my ex's wife of 7 years. In fact, she is ...
A: The problem with weddings is that they bring out the best and the worst in people. My first ...
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| My color of my dress doesnt seem to go with my theme i want is that ok.. | 6/30/2007 |
Q: .. I was wondering my dress is white and a champane color and i wanted to do a fall wedding Will ...
A: White and Champagne work beautifully together. Your bridesmaids could wear champagne or even brown, ...
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| WEDDING GIFTS FOR BOSS | 6/28/2007 |
Q: There are 3 of us in the office and our Boss (he) is getting married. Its just a business ...
A: If there are 3 of you besides your boss, I'd recommend going together and getting a nice gift from ...
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| Wedding gown bag | 6/27/2007 |
Q: Is it okay to store a wedding dress in a garment bag for 3 months (until the wedding day)? What ...
A: If you are storing your own dress, hang it on a "shoulder size" cotton padded hanger and stuff the ...
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| wedding banns | 6/24/2007 |
Q: is it necessary in canon law that wedding banns should be made on the place of baptism for each ...
A: Here is what I found regarding banns: Marriage Banns - The banns will be published automatically ...
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| wedding etiquitte | 6/20/2007 |
Q: If a bridesmaid is young and singel and has no significant other, would it be alright to send her a ...
A: Absolutely! The bridesmaids are supposed to be there for you on your wedding day. If she were to ...
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| money tree at a vow renewal | 6/15/2007 |
Q: How appropriate is it, if it is at all to have a money tree at a vow renewal reception? (10th ...
A: I'm personally not a big fan of money trees. This suggests you are asking for a gift of money and ...
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| guest at a British wedding | 6/14/2007 |
Q: I (an American 29-year-old)am attending a 'semi-formal' 5 pm wedding in a castle in the U.K. with my ...
A: Your dress sounds darling! Since the wedding is after 5pm,it should be fine. As for a hat, they ...
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| Norwegian blessing | 6/9/2007 |
Q: What are a few good Norwegian wedding blessings, both in English and Norwegian? This could be ...
A: Here is one website that may be of interest. While it's mainly for vows, it should include some ...
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| Wedding Colors | 6/8/2007 |
Q: My wedding is in August. I want to do black/white for the basic colors but with a splash of ...
A: I don't really think shorts are appropriate. How about nice white slacks. Check out Dockers for ...
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| rehersal dinners | 6/6/2007 |
Q: I am the mother of the groom and I need to know whom to invite to the rehersal dinner. Help!
A: Generally the people invited to the rehearsal dinner are: The wedding party along with their ...
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| About the ceremony | 6/6/2007 |
Q: I live in Arkansas, and would like to know if there is a way I can have a friend of mine get the ...
A: Here is the website for the Universal Life Church, where your friend can become ordained. I would ...
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| Customary Monitary Pastoral Fees | 6/6/2007 |
Q: We are planning to have a simple, short ceremony in our local church and were wondering what is the ...
A: First, check with the church secretary and see if there's a set amount that he may receive. If ...
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| Bride's shoes | 6/6/2007 |
Q: my wedding dress is champagne and I was wondering what would be a suitable color of shoes to wear? ...
A: Your dress sounds beautiful! If you can match the champagne, this is the route I'd go. Remember, ...
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| Self invited guests | 6/5/2007 |
Q: We are planning to have a medium sized wedding and have already sent out invitations for up to 120 ...
A: IT is amazing how many people will do this. Don't give in. You just need to smile and let them ...
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| Wedding shower & Wedding invitations | 6/4/2007 |
Q: My son is getting married 100 miles away. They want a small wedding with only close friends and ...
A: You don't want to invite people to a shower unless they are invited to the wedding. Partly because ...
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| shower | 6/3/2007 |
Q: My son is getting married in Europe where he and his wife will live after the wedding, he has been ...
A: As a rule, close family members don't usually host showers because it looks like they are trying to ...
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| Ceremony Only Invites | 6/3/2007 |
Q: I need some help. My fiance and I attend 2 very large, lets say mega churches. Our reception ...
A: You actually need to send different invitations. One will be to the ceremony only with a notation ...
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| Wedding Program Wording | 6/2/2007 |
Q: My fiance would like three different categories for his side of the bridal party: the best man, ...
A: How about putting them both as "Best Men". When I have this with the women I recommend using "Honor ...
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| wedding gift etiquette | 5/31/2007 |
Q: I am attending my friend's wedding on Saturday, and my mother and I were thinking of giving money as ...
A: There is no set amount to give, it basically depends on your financial circumstances as well as how ...
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| Uninvited Wedding Guest (Perhaps Me) | 5/31/2007 |
Q: I have become aware that a woman I was once involved with is getting married. As I am substantially ...
A: While you may have had a relationship once, it's over now. It would be very improper for you to ...
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| bride and groom live in England | 5/26/2007 |
Q: I am giving a bridal shower for my daughter's best friend. She lives in England and will be back ...
A: If the bride's friends are aware that she lives in England, they should be sensitive to the fact of ...
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| Wedding Questions | 5/17/2007 |
Q: I have a few weddings questions to ask.. First one, When shopping for my gown, i have been shopping ...
A: First of all - be very careful shopping on line for a wedding dress. The problem is once you've ...
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| 20 mismatching groomsmen | 5/16/2007 |
Q: So we're just beginning the wedding planning and my fiance has a lot of friends and he's in the ...
A: While it may appear to be a large number, I'd have them stand in a line, out from you and the groom. ...
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| 20 mismatching groomsmen | 5/15/2007 |
Q: So we're just beginning the wedding planning and my fiance has a lot of friends and he's in the ...
A: You are fortunate to have someone who has so many friends! However, it does cause complications ...
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| Rehearsal Dinner | 5/14/2007 |
Q: My sister is getting married in about 1 1/2 months. We were speaking recently when she asked if my ...
A: WOW! I find this so hard to believe that your sister would have such an oversight! Rule of thumb ...
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| bridal shower invite | 5/11/2007 |
Q: The bride I am throwing a shower for only has a small wedding registry since her and her finance ...
A: There isn't a polite way to ask for money. In fact this is something that should be expressed word ...
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| unwanted guest | 5/11/2007 |
Q: My fiance and I are getting married soon and we were only inviting our immediate family so all ...
A: This is a really tough situation. Since the invitation has already been extended, you really can't ...
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| Thank you etiquette | 5/9/2007 |
Q: We have requested that we not be given any wedding gifts. Many of our guests are financially ...
A: It's a great idea to say thank you to your guests for coming. It can be as simple as "Thank you for ...
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| Wedding Colors | 5/5/2007 |
Q: I'm planning my wedding for either Feb. or March 2008. I'm so confused about the colors for my ...
A: You are kind of between the "Jewel tones" and the "Pastels". Think about the colors of spring. ...
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| Gift to foreign friend | 5/4/2007 |
Q: I met my friend 7 years ago. I am from the states, he from Ireland. After three years here in the ...
A: What a wonderful story! It's great you have kept in touch. As for crystal, there is no set gift ...
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| Wedding Gift Dilemma | 5/3/2007 |
Q: We think we may or may not be missing gift envelopes from some of the guests. Not all the guests ...
A: This is really a tough delima. What I'd recommend is that you write these guests a thank you for ...
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| Uninvited guest | 4/30/2007 |
Q: My mother-in-law and her sister are arguing over who they should invite to my step-daughters wedding ...
A: If I'm reading this right, it's the bride's grandmother who is trying to invite a guest. You are ...
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| Father performing ceremony | 4/27/2007 |
Q: My daughter is getting married in August and my husband will be performing the ceremony. Do you ...
A: Here's a couple of good books that will help put the ceremony together the way the couple would like ...
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| What is a rendezvous in wedding terminology? | 4/27/2007 |
Q: I am a batchelor farmer. I have been somewhat curious about something ever since it happened a ...
A: Unfortunately, I, like yourself, have not heard this term before exept when used as a meeting place ...
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| Tuxedo color | 4/26/2007 |
Q: My wedding is in Nov. and my bridemaids dresses are burnt orange. What color tux should I use. ...
A: You don't want to get to many colors going. I would think that black tuxes with burnt orange ...
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| Surprise wedding reception | 4/24/2007 |
Q: My brother-in-law recently got married while on a cruise. We would like to host a small party to ...
A: In this case, I would word it Tom and Sharon Smith and Mrs. Elizabeth Smith invite you to join us ...
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| Surprise wedding reception | 4/24/2007 |
Q: My brother-in-law recently got married while on a cruise. We would like to host a small party to ...
A: I'd word your invitation something like: Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jay Smith (you) request the pleasure ...
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| shower etiquette | 4/24/2007 |
Q: This may be out of your expertise, but I thought I would ask. I'm maid of honor for my friends ...
A: This is way out of line! The guest list for a shower is generally only close friends and family. ...
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| No Unity Candle | 4/23/2007 |
Q: My fiance and I decided early on in the planning of our wedding that we would not have a unity ...
A: I understand your trepidation in talking to your FMIL. What you might do is select a special song ...
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| Deceased Father and Grandfather | 4/20/2007 |
Q: I am getting married in June and my Mom is walking me down the aisle because my Father passed away. ...
A: Your wedding is a day of happiness, and your dad and grandfather will be smiling down on you. What ...
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| Engagement gift from future mother in law | 4/18/2007 |
Q: Within the week that my fiance and I got engaged, my future mother in law sent me a Congratulations ...
A: What a nice gesture! By all means, send a nice note to let her know you received it and how much it ...
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| justice of the peace state transfer | 4/18/2007 |
Q: My fiance's uncle is a justice of the peace in MA. We would like to have him perform our ceremony ...
A: What you could do is have a Rabbi or pastor as part of the ceremony, but have your finace's uncle do ...
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| Wow - Weddings Sure Do Bring Out The Best In People | 4/16/2007 |
Q: I am getting married in May 2007. A year ago, we (discussed what portion of the wedding was to be ...
A: You were totally correct in wording the invitations the way you did. It really isn't that often the ...
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| father of the bride ceremony role | 4/15/2007 |
Q: My question is about the wedding ceremony its self. When does the father of the bride take his ...
A: The way I've generally done this is for your father to walk you in, hand your hand to your groom, ...
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| Adoptive Parent/ Divorced Issues | 4/15/2007 |
Q: My daughter is getting married in September. My big problem is my husband adopted my daughter over ...
A: It sounds to me like she feels a gratitude to her "biological father" for helping out during a very ...
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| Hurt feelings | 4/13/2007 |
Q: My daughter (23) was engaged this January. She announces to me that the wedding is this June. Her ...
A: I totally do agree that they disrespected you- big time. There is no excuse for behaviour like ...
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| Hurt feelings | 4/13/2007 |
Q: My daughter (23) was engaged this January. She announces to me that the wedding is this June. Her ...
A: I certainly don't blame you for feeling bad. This was very thoughtless on your daughter's part. ...
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| how to tell my fiance's brother not to wear uniform | 4/12/2007 |
Q: My fiance's brother is in the air national guard. He is not a groomsmen - just wanted to preface ...
A: This is something that your finance needs to do. He needs to talk to his brother and tell him you'd ...
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| wedding gift | 4/12/2007 |
Q: My brother just "officially" married his live in girlfriend of 8 years(common law wife). They told ...
A: I agree that a gift may be pointless, since they probably already have everything. However, what ...
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| mother of the bride dress | 4/12/2007 |
Q: My daughter is being married in June. The wedding will be after 6 pm outdoors in a garden. The ...
A: Since the wedding is after 6pm and the bride and party will be formal, by all means you'll want to ...
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| a reception | 4/10/2007 |
Q: My son married a woman he met while serving in the Peace Corps in Albania. She will be arriving ...
A: I would word your invitations: Mr. and Mrs. (your names) request the pleasure of your company at ...
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| ANOTHER Divorce invitation question | 4/10/2007 |
Q: My divorced parents (who have both been remarried to others for over 25 years) are co-hosting my ...
A: Good question! Divorce and re-marriage can really cause it's share of headaches when it comes to ...
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| what to wear | 4/9/2007 |
Q: i am getting married in 3weeks time. what would an appropriate to wear on a civil wedding? 30mins ...
A: I would think a nice suit with a cute hat would be appropriate. Look for a white or cream colored ...
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| Matron of Honor Responsibilities | 4/8/2007 |
Q: I have never served as a matron of honor before. My best friend is getting married in three mnths. ...
A: Traditionally these are the duties of the Matron/Maid of Honor: Maid/Matron/Man of Honor Purches ...
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| ceromony music | 4/7/2007 |
Q: My finance wants to sing "Its your love" my tim mccraw with the actual cd playing in the background. ...
A: Is your fiance a professional singer or has he done a lot of performing infront of crowds? If he ...
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| Boyfriend Invitated? | 4/4/2007 |
Q: I just received an invitation to one my friend's wedding. On the envolope it just said my name and ...
A: This is a great question. I would suggest you call the bride and just ask her for clarification. ...
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| responsorial psalms for my ceremony | 4/3/2007 |
Q: hoping someone can help me. My fiance are not super religious, but we have to pick out a ...
A: I'm not sure about a website but here they are: Psalm 28 1-2,3,4-5 Leader: Happy are those who ...
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| Colors | 3/27/2007 |
Q: I want to use a lime green in the wedding. But I do not want my bridesmaids wearing this color. What ...
A: I recently did a wedding where we used line green, orange, yellow and red. The bridesmaids dresses ...
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| Wedding Invitation wording | 3/26/2007 |
Q: my parents are divorced but only my mother is paying for the wedding, she wants her name on the ...
A: Here's what I'd recommend, since your guests don't really need to know who's paying the bill and you ...
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| Wedding Invitation wording | 3/26/2007 |
Q: my parents are divorced but only my mother is paying for the wedding, she wants her name on the ...
A: Another thought would be to put something like: Lisa Marie and Mr. Thomas Dwight Moore joyously ...
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| Attire for mothers of the bride and groom | 3/25/2007 |
Q: My daughter has selected pink and brown as her colors. I have found a dressy pink two piece ants ...
A: Sorry it took me a bit to respond! I think the pantsuit will be fine, especially since you'll ...
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| Attire for mothers of the bride and groom | 3/25/2007 |
Q: My daughter has selected pink and brown as her colors. I have found a dressy pink two piece ants ...
A: First, I'd ask how formal is the wedding? If it's after 5pm then you probably would want to wear a ...
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| Wedding Invitation Wording | 3/21/2007 |
Q: If we are having a cash bar at our wedding reception, do I need to include that on the invitation? ...
A: No, you won't include that in your invitation. Are you going to host any of it? Perhaps if you ...
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| Bachelorette Party | 3/19/2007 |
Q: Help! I'm 25yr old maid of honor for my friend, and am planning the Bachelorette Party w/5 ...
A: You've made a hugh step by admitting to yourself that you turned off some of the other bridesmaids. ...
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| Wedding Customs, Traditions And Handling Situations as they arise | 3/19/2007 |
Q: Please tell me all there is to know about Wedding Customs, Traditions And Handling Situations as ...
A: This is a question that is way to long to answer here. However, I'd recommend you get the book "A ...
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| Too many people to give me away | 3/15/2007 |
Q: Help! My parents are divorced and my father was absent from my life until two years ago. My mother ...
A: One way is to have your father walk you a third of the way, pass you off to your step-dad (or other ...
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| Attire | 3/12/2007 |
Q: My son is getting married in December. I haven't worn a dress in years and would like to wear ...
A: What is the bride's mother wearing? You'll have to find that out then check with the bride to see ...
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| Invitations | 3/12/2007 |
Q: My wedding is being hosted by my fiancee and myself, my parents, his father and stepmother ...
A: THis is a great way to address your question. Another way would be to say "together with their ...
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| guest-wear etiquette | 3/9/2007 |
Q: i'm invited to my boyfriend's friend's wedding in May. I have this beautiful white dress that I ...
A: Unless the wedding is specifically black and white and guests are requested to wear white, then no. ...
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| wedding colors | 3/7/2007 |
Q: I could not access the site you reccommended are there any others? Really want two blues. Can you ...
A: Would you consider something like the blue/purple in Japanese Iris or Delphinium or Hydrangea. ...
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| wedding colors | 3/7/2007 |
Q: I am trying to pick wedding colors. Would like to use two shades of blue. I am getting married in ...
A: This is a great tool to help you visualize colors together: http://lerheebows.com/color_picker.html ...
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| Groomsman tux or military uniform? | 3/2/2007 |
Q: My fiance's brother recently joined the Air Force, and I expect will want to wear his formal ...
A: Your fiance's brother may certainly wear his dress uniform. He can stand wherever you'd like him ...
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| Please HELP!!! | 2/17/2007 |
Q: I just recently got engaged and we have set our wedding date for September 5th. I am clueless about ...
A: Your date is wonderful as you can certainly utilize the colors you want, however, what I'd recommend ...
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| How to word? | 2/15/2007 |
Q: Me and my fiancé are getting married in a hot air balloon and having only our immediate family at ...
A: The way I would do is would be to select an invitation that has your verse on the front of it. Then ...
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| renewing vowes | 2/12/2007 |
Q: my husband and i were married in front of a judge had no reception and never went on a honeymoon. i ...
A: There's no set time on how long you should wait before renewing your vows. Generally people choose ...
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| mother of the bride | 2/6/2007 |
Q: I am a 41 yr old widow. My daughter is to be married in june and her uncle, my brother is to escort ...
A: You can handle this in a couple of ways. One of the ushers can bring you in, the groom might want ...
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| Songs to dance to | 2/5/2007 |
Q: My father died two years ago, I am getting married in June and I have no idea what song to dance to ...
A: How about something like "That's Amore" sung by Dean Martin; "Wind Beneith My Wings", "You are my ...
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| Inexpensive Wedding Fast | 2/2/2007 |
Q: I am sure you get asked this question a lot. I need an inexpensive wedding fast. My fiance’ and I ...
A: Check out churches in the area who may have a chapel. Ask the pastor/minister if they will marry ...
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| what to wear | 2/1/2007 |
Q: I am attending a wedding in Capetown - South AFrica at end Of March. Dont know what to wear. I am 5 ...
A: The avg. temperature should be around 79 degrees. The humidity around 58 percent. I would recommend ...
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| Groomsmen gifts | 1/30/2007 |
Q: We are getting married in March and are looking for some gifts for our groomsmen to give to them at ...
A: There's nothing that says all the gifts have to be the same. You could do nice pens with their ...
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| wedding rings | 1/30/2007 |
Q: My niece is getting married soon. Her and her fiance don't have alot of money but they've been ...
A: Personally I think it's a very generous offer. However, part of being married is working together ...
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| Deceased Father - Father Daughter Dance | 1/27/2007 |
Q: My sister is getting married in June and she would like to honor our father who passed away 3 years ...
A: Is your sister sure she wants to do this? I'm only asking because it could prove to be extremely ...
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| Second wedding reception | 1/21/2007 |
Q: My Fiancee and I are getting married in Disneyland, we plan on having our reception there at a ...
A: Anymore, a second wedding is not much different from the first, except that the bride doesn't wear a ...
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| Wedding rehearsal ediquete | 1/17/2007 |
Q: Who all is invited to the rehersal dinner? Does this include out of town guest to the wedding? Does ...
A: Traditionally the rehearsal dinner was for those in the wedding party and immediate family. This ...
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| hurting people feelings | 1/17/2007 |
Q: Me and my fiance we want a small casual wedding by the beach, we dont have a big budget so we dont ...
A: There's a couple of ways to handle this. You can have a small wedding by the beach, invite just the ...
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| Father of Bride 3rd wife | 1/10/2007 |
Q: My oldest daughter was married in July of 2003 and her Dad got married in January 2003 to a woman ...
A: This is a hard one. First, you need to let "Dad" know that it's hurtful to his daughter to be ...
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| bridal show | 1/9/2007 |
Q: I will be attending some bridal shows soon an would like to know if it is really a good deal to take ...
A: When I work with clients, I recommend they look at 3 different vendors in any category. This way ...
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| save the dates and seating - help! | 1/9/2007 |
Q: My fiance and I weren't planning to send save-the-date cards due to the extra expense, but we will ...
A: Save the date notices should be sent about 6 months prior to the wedding. This is done so people ...
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| Wedding gift or not? | 1/7/2007 |
Q: We had a telephone invitation to a wedding reception from a good friend who is marrying for the ...
A: A gift is never required for a wedding, but is a way of celebrating with the couple. Considering ...
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| Wedding problem | 1/6/2007 |
Q: ------------------------------------------- Hello, I have another question for you. On my son's ...
A: Generally the bride's parents are listed first if they are hosting the wedding: Mr. and Mrs. Andrew ...
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| Wedding Gift | 1/4/2007 |
Q: We are getting married and the guest list is 90% Italian on my future husbands side. My family is ...
A: This is always a difficult situation, especially if two households are combined and nothing is ...
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| low budget? | 1/4/2007 |
Q: i was hoping to get help with wedding ideas on a 2000 budget. I just wanted to know some ideas for ...
A: There are several things you can do to cut your budget, but still have a nice wedding. These are ...
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| dress attire | 12/28/2006 |
Q: my husband and i have been invited to a 4pm wedding and 7pm reception on new years eve in newport, ...
A: If the invitation stated "Black Tie" then you want the floor length dress. If it didn't specify ...
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| Invitation recognition | 12/28/2006 |
Q: My dilemma is that the father of the bride will be paying the majority of the wedding with his new ...
A: These are always hard questions. You don't want to offend anyone so this is what I recommend: ...
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| situation regarding old friend | 12/26/2006 |
Q: I have a friend of 20 years' duration that I still like to keep in touch with, but she does not make ...
A: You are wise to have made this decision. People do grow apart over the years, but it's ...
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| Rehearsal dinner | 12/22/2006 |
Q: Who are the appropriate persons at the rehearsal dinner?
A: This really depends on who you want. It used to be that the rehearsal dinner was for the wedding ...
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| Colours to go with a champagne dress??? | 12/21/2006 |
Q: I have ordered my wedding dress (champagne raw silk) but I am now in a dilema about my colour ...
A: Your dress sounds beautiful. I think it will depend on the color of orange. What I'd suggest, is ...
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| Wedding problem | 12/20/2006 |
Q: My son is an American who lives in Thailand and marrying a Thai young woman. He has had problems ...
A: This is a good question. It isn't proper to include anything that says "send money" in the ...
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| Honoring my In Laws | 12/18/2006 |
Q: My Fiance and me are getting married on the same day as my in laws wedding anniversary. I want to ...
A: How thoughtful! During the reception, you could surprise them by having their "first dance" song ...
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| Church Wedding | 12/13/2006 |
Q: I am Catholic and my fiance is Baptist, is there any way to still get married in a church?
A: There are many churches that you can get married in and welcome "mixed" marriages. Just call and ...
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| stepfather | 12/13/2006 |
Q: My father died 15 years ago and my mother recently remarried. I don't know why as she was getting ...
A: I'm not a therapist, but it would appear there are more issues going on here. Could it be possible ...
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| where to have ceremony | 12/12/2006 |
Q: my wedding is Feb. 24,2007. The venue I am using has two options for where to have the ceremony. One ...
A: I'd get married where you like it the best, in the glass pavilion. Talk to your caterer to see if ...
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| Financial protocol | 12/11/2006 |
Q: I am divorced, but remarried. What am I expected to pay for with respect to my daughter's wedding?
A: What children forget is that a wedding is a gift not a requirement! I would say sit down with her ...
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| Time between ceremony and reception | 12/10/2006 |
Q: My fiancee and I have scheduled a 3 o'clock wedding with a cocktail hour beginning at 5:30. Lately ...
A: I don't think so. I've done weddings at 10am and had the reception at 6pm. If possible, have a ...
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| Engagement Party | 12/8/2006 |
Q: We have been engaged since July 13 2006 but the wedding isn't until May 23 2008 I've read to have ...
A: An engagement party is just that-- an opportunity to let family and friends know that you are ...
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| father/daughter dance | 12/5/2006 |
Q: My brother is getting married, and his fiancee has asked me, as a bridesmaid, to help her solve her ...
A: It's wonderful that she has a good relationship with both and wants to honor them both. I agree ...
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| bridal shower | 12/5/2006 |
Q: my sister and brother are getting married a couple of months apart and I wanted to throw my sister ...
A: While it seems like a great idea, I'd suggest doing each one separately. Mainly because each will ...
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| Black Tie Event | 12/4/2006 |
Q: I've searched online about what I should be wearing for a black tie gala. I'm volunteering and I ...
A: Black Tie actually refers to the men wearing tuxes. The dress for women is usually a floor length ...
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| Belated wedding reception | 12/1/2006 |
Q: My husband and I were married in Mexico earlier this year. We could not afford a state-side ...
A: It's generally accepted that wedding gifts can be sent up to 1 year, so I would say that before your ...
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| Wedding Question | 11/28/2006 |
Q: I did it for financial reasons because I did not want to have my parents spend so much. I also did ...
A: Whether you will be having the baby before the wedding, you'll want your married name reflected on ...
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| Wedding Question | 11/28/2006 |
Q: Me and My Fiance Eloped in Vegas Last Week Wedsenday. I have not told my parents yet? How should I ...
A: First, tell your folks you are already married. Tell them why you jumped ahead. Was it because you ...
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| Wedding Reception | 11/27/2006 |
Q: I will be getting married on a Monday and to save money we will be having a ceremony with only ...
A: It's hard enough to plan a wedding when everyone does get along! You should send invitations only ...
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| Rehearsal Dinner Invites | 11/26/2006 |
Q: I'm sorry if this sounds like a silly question, but can you tell me if we should be sending out ...
A: THis is not a silly question. If people other than the wedding party and immediate family are to ...
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| Church Wedding Sites | 11/25/2006 |
Q: Your answer has been very helpful. I am from West Los Angeles and it has been very hard for us to ...
A: Take a look at these. This should get you started. Let me know if I can be of any further ...
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| Church Wedding Sites | 11/25/2006 |
Q: My fiance and I decided to have our wedding in a Catholic church. However, they require us to ...
A: A lot depends on where you are located. I do have a priest who will marry you, outside the church ...
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| Rehersal dinner | 11/22/2006 |
Q: My daughter is getting married Dec. 10 in Georgia. We live in Texas. My family including her fiancee ...
A: As hard as it may be, it seems like "family" never seem to understand that "no children" includes ...
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| Too many bridesmaids | 11/19/2006 |
Q: Im in the worst situation, I wasn't expecting to get married my fiance had given no clues and i was ...
A: Your delimma is one that many brides have. I actually have a page on my website addressing ...
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| Wedding reception | 11/18/2006 |
Q: After our return from our destination wedding in Jamaica, we are having a reception. Is it ok to ...
A: Absolutely! Your quests will love to see you in your dress. You can do your reception just as if ...
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| wedding invites | 11/15/2006 |
Q: My wedding in Feb 24 the RSVP date is Feb 1. I was thinking of sending the invitations the first ...
A: I always worry about invitations getting lost in the Christmas mail. I think I'd be inclined to ...
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| wedding | 11/14/2006 |
Q: hi my name is lourie and i will be getting married very soon and its my first time and i am very ...
A: Planning a wedding can be very scary, especially when you start looking at the budget. However, it ...
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| September wedding colors | 11/14/2006 |
Q: I am looking for some good ideas for September colors for my wedding. I love this one color that is ...
A: September is a month where you can really use some of the deep, rich colors. Consider combining the ...
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| getting out of a wedding party | 11/10/2006 |
Q: My roommate is getting married next summer and she asked me if I would be a bridesmaid. I was very ...
A: You have hit on something that I'm always "preaching" about, that is for bride's to think before ...
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| help!! | 11/8/2006 |
Q: ok my boyfriends sisters wedding is this saturday and her director is in the hospital so one thing ...
A: I'll be happy to help you. You need to put together a timeline - then follow it. Start by making ...
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| Wedding Church Requirements | 11/7/2006 |
Q: I am planning to have my Church wedding next year in the Philippines. I am currently living here in ...
A: Will this be a Catholic wedding? I'll see what I can find out for you. It probably will be ...
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| winter white to a wedding | 11/7/2006 |
Q: I will be attending a 3:00 wedding on the eve before New Years Eve. I have an outfit that I would ...
A: As a rule, you don't want to wear white because that's what the bride wears. However, since your ...
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| Wedding Colors | 11/6/2006 |
Q: I am getting married at a Beach Club overlooking the ocean, but not actually on the beach, in ...
A: Please forgive my being late getting back, but I copied off your question to work on yesterday then ...
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| parents of bride wanting to plan entire wedding | 11/6/2006 |
Q: the parents of our future daughter-in-law are making arrangements, planning, deciding on the entire ...
A: What it sounds to me like, is that the mother is vicariously having a wedding through her daughter. ...
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| Wedding tradition | 11/5/2006 |
Q: Could you please tell me where the phrase: 'to tie the knot' comes from and what it means
A: Tying the Knot, dates back as far as mankind. It's believed that early man and woman, bound ...
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| step fathers | 10/25/2006 |
Q: my step father raised me and biological father was present very little. I'd like my step father to ...
A: When my daughter got married, her step-dad and I walked her in and her biological father came only ...
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| wedding consulting | 10/22/2006 |
Q: i recently opened my own consulting bussiness and have been telling people word of mouth and also ...
A: Good Morning! First, I need to ask if you've had any training. If not, I'd highly recommend you ...
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| Hotel fees for groomsmen | 10/17/2006 |
Q: Are groomsmen responsible for their hotel room fees if the wedding is outside their local area? If ...
A: As a rule, the groomsmen and bridesmaids are responsible for their own travel expenses including the ...
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| what to wear to a November wedding on a budget | 10/11/2006 |
Q: I am going to a wedding November 24 (the day after Thanksgiving) and I have no idea what to wear. ...
A: Since the wedding is at 4 and the reception will be after 5 this means it will be more formal. ...
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| Current and Ex-Wife Wedding Attendance | 10/8/2006 |
Q: What are the rules of etiquette concerning a current and an ex-wife? My husband's son is getting ...
A: You are very gracious in asking this question. Being a step-parent myself, I understand totally ...
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| How to Choose Maid/Matron of Honor | 10/8/2006 |
Q: I have 8 people I am considering asking to be in my bridal party for my October 2007 wedding. ...
A: First, in selecting your attendants, be sure they understand and can afford the obligation such as ...
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| Over opinionated mother | 10/4/2006 |
Q: I have recently got engaged and I am having trouble with my own mother. My partner and I had planned ...
A: A couple of things to remember when getting into the wedding planning mode is everyone has an ...
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| flowergirl/ring bearer | 10/2/2006 |
Q: Do you any suggestion of what they can carry the leaves in? Please helpMy flower girl back out on ...
A: I think a nice dark, wicker basket (a size that the child can easily carry)would be very ...
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| flowergirl/ring bearer | 10/2/2006 |
Q: My flower girl back out on us. My wedding is in 6 six. I have two nephew at are going to be ring ...
A: That would be a great idea. This way they each have something different to do. If the boys are ...
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| Bridesmaid dress costs | 10/1/2006 |
Q: Tina, my step-daughter called off her wedding 3 months prior to the date, because she found out her ...
A: As a rule, when a friend is asked to participate as an attendant, they need to understand the ...
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| Cocktail Reception Plan | 9/28/2006 |
Q: I'm considering a cocktail wedding reception instead of a more formal dinner but was wondering what ...
A: I'm sorry I'm just getting back to you, I just got off the plane! Anyway, I'd ercommend you have ...
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| Reception Introduction | 9/27/2006 |
Q: My fiance's parents are divorced. There is quite a few hard feelings between his father and the ...
A: First I'd ask you to put yourself in the same situation. How would you feel if your fiance were ...
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| directing a wedding | 9/25/2006 |
Q: I have been ask to direct a wedding that has a MOA and 6 BRIDE MAIDS, BEST MAN AND 6 GROONSMEN, A FG ...
A: Below is the information you requested. CUSTOMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Maid/Matron/Man of Honor ...
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| What to wear and how to find it | 9/18/2006 |
Q: I'm going to a wedding in mid-October (I'm not in the wedding, just an observer). But I've never ...
A: WHat time is the wedding/reception? If it's late afternoon and the reception is after 5pm, then ...
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| place of wedding | 9/14/2006 |
Q: we're having a disagreement of who calls the church to make arragements for the wedding the bride or ...
A: Generally it's the bride who would call and make the arrangements since this is usually something ...
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| Wedding costs | 9/13/2006 |
Q: My husband and me are both in the military and we had to get married in a hurry do to the fact they ...
A: First, a wedding is a gift from parents not an obligation. If your father volunteers to help, then ...
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| What is the protocol....? | 9/12/2006 |
Q: I am in my good friend's wedding this coming Saturday, and have been wondering all this time, do ...
A: This is a great question. It sounds like you have gone over and above already. It would seem to me ...
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| wedding colors | 9/10/2006 |
Q: can you tell me which colors would blend to gather baby blue, baby pink, lavenda, lime green and ...
A: Actually all these colors would work together, however, I would add at least one more dramatic ...
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| ceremony entry | 9/9/2006 |
Q: I am only having a MOH and a bestman.(2nd marriage) My father is walking me down the aisle. At ...
A: In this case, the easiest way is to have the Pastor, your finance and his best man walk in, ...
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| ceremony entry | 9/8/2006 |
Q: I am only having a MOH and a bestman.(2nd marriage) My father is walking me down the aisle. At ...
A: First I would ask how close are you to your step-mother? If you are good friends, then you might ...
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| bill | 9/5/2006 |
Q: I booked a caterer/reception location at $56 per person. With my calculation I thought my bill would ...
A: This is a real problem that many brides encounter. When looking at the menue, it's not understood ...
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| Length of ceremony | 9/4/2006 |
Q: I am renewing my vows after 10 years of marriage. We plan on having a minister/friend conduct the ...
A: There really is no "set" time. The renewals I have done, have been as long as a wedding. If you ...
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| Renewing Wedding Vows | 9/2/2006 |
Q: My husband and I plan on renewing our vows next year after 10 years of marriage. We did not have a ...
A: I would say you may want to send an invitation and let them decide if they want to attend. ...
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| reception ceremony? | 8/29/2006 |
Q: In what order does the toast, cake cutting and dances go?
A: This can really be done several ways, however, the way I generally set it up, is that after the ...
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| Post Wedding Party | 8/25/2006 |
Q: Wedding is out of state and many guests unable to attend. We still want them to have the option of ...
A: You would send your regular invitation. It's then up to the invited guest whether or not to attend. ...
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| Next day wedding receptions | 8/23/2006 |
Q: My fiancee's family is very large and having a large elaborate affair isn't in our price range so we ...
A: Have you considered hiring a videographer to film the ceremony then show it at the luncheon the next ...
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| Beach Wedding | 8/18/2006 |
Q: Im planning on having a beach wedding with my sweetheart. I dont know how to go about planning a ...
A: First I must ask what do you consider a tight budget? Where do you want to get married? I can ...
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| Wedding ceremony | 8/15/2006 |
Q: I have a question. My daughter is getting married April 2007. She is the only daughter, and has two ...
A: I've done quite a few weddings with the siblings being very close. In these cases, I've had the ...
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| Who pays for what | 8/14/2006 |
Q: When my husband and I married in the 70's, it was common (in our area anyway) for the groom/family ...
A: It's still traditional, if the parents are paying for the wedding, for the groom's family to pay for ...
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| Wedding/Step-Parent | 8/14/2006 |
Q: At my new step-son's recent wedding, I ended up feeling very left out and very hurt, and am seeking ...
A: Been there - done that! I can empathize as I've experienced, personally, the same treatment. My ...
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| Father of the groom | 8/10/2006 |
Q: is there any advice for the Father of the groom! all of the attention is on everyone else except ...
A: You are right on about the father of the groom! He can play a big part, if he wants to, in the ...
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| invitation wording | 8/9/2006 |
Q: How should an invitation be worded when the wedding and the reception is held at the same place.
A: When having both at the same place, you can put, after the initial invitation: "Reception ...
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| brown tux! | 8/8/2006 |
Q: Any feedback on the brown tuxes for Chris from Cincinnati (posted on 1/23/06)? I live in Columbus ...
A: I have asked all over Denver, and have been told that the tux shops aren't carrying brown as they ...
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| party | 8/3/2006 |
Q: My parents 25th wedding anniversary is coming up in a few weeks and my siblings and I are planning a ...
A: What a lovely gesture for your parents! If you want to do a toast, I would recommend doing it ...
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| coursage | 8/2/2006 |
Q: which side does the brides mother wear her coursage
A: All corrsages and boutineers are worn on the left. Quite a few of my brides are opting for wrist ...
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| Hen & stag night | 7/29/2006 |
Q: a tradition exists where the Bride and Groom are taken out for a night/weekend before the wedding. ...
A: After doing my research, here's what I found regarding stag parties. STAG -- "In the 1930s, 'stag ...
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| Reception | 7/28/2006 |
Q: I'm planning on having pastas, salads, and (fried) chicken. My grandmother and mother in law will ...
A: Is it possible you could rent the plates, silverware and glasses? For a wedding it's always better ...
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| Color Scheme | 7/28/2006 |
Q: I am planning a fall wedding and I would like to know if the colors of chocolate brown, navy blue ...
A: To me the navy doesn't seem to fit as it's what I'd consider "heavier" than the chocolate brown and ...
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| Reception | 7/28/2006 |
Q: I'm getting married in 5 weeks. Its pretty much going to be a DIY wedding, what can I start buying ...
A: I hope you have lots of help! This is a big undertaking for you on your wedding day. What are ...
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| Deselecting the Maid of Honor | 7/28/2006 |
Q: My friend is getting married in October and is having second thoughts about who she selected as her ...
A: This is one of those questions that is extremely difficult to answer. It's easy for me to sit here ...
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| Memorial Candle | 7/27/2006 |
Q: My fiance and I want to light a memorial candle in memory of my deceased grandparents. When should ...
A: The candle is sometimes lit before the ceremony starts. However, if you want to do it yourselves, ...
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| 6 o'clock wedding attire | 7/26/2006 |
Q: my friend is getting married at 6 o'clock in the evening on sat. what is the appropriate attire? i ...
A: Your dress sounds very appropriate. The only thing I'd recommend is that if the ceremony is in a ...
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| Need help w/the rehearsal dinner | 7/26/2006 |
Q: Sorry...this is so long...but any advice would be appreciated... My son is getting married this ...
A: This is a common problem, especially when a couple have such a large wedding party. When it comes ...
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| marriage license | 7/25/2006 |
Q: we are getting married this october in the philippines, i just want to know what do you mean by ...
A: According to weddingsatwork.com, which is the Family code of the Philippines and has all the ...
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| asked to return gifts | 7/24/2006 |
Q: Wow, this is a new one for me...hopefully someone can help! Long story short, my Maid of Honor ...
A: This is a new one on me as well! However, you do know what happened to have such a reaction from ...
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| matron and maid of honor | 7/24/2006 |
Q: I'm going to have a matron and maid of honor in what order do they come down and I'm also going to ...
A: Your bridesmaids would enter, then your maid of honor, then your matron of honor. If your jr. bride ...
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| Should I be hurt? | 7/24/2006 |
Q: My best friend since the age of eight is getting married. She has asked five people to stand up for ...
A: I think you are entitled to be hurt. (I remember something simlar happenin to me years ago.) Is it ...
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| Which Curch | 7/22/2006 |
Q: My daughter and soon to be son-in-law cannot decide which faith they wish to be married in. They ...
A: This is something that may call for a compromise. Generally it's the bride's church where the ...
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| Gift, money or best wishes only | 7/21/2006 |
Q: I have received a wedding invitation which states "no gift items please". The bride is a former work ...
A: It never fails to amaze me how couples word their invitations! I would hope asking for money is not ...
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| wedding party order | 7/20/2006 |
Q: what order do ou line up the wedding party and send them down the aisle before the bride. do you ...
A: Here's the order: Grandparents of Groom (seated on right side usually on first row with parents or ...
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| Age of Maid of Honor | 7/19/2006 |
Q: My fiance wants her 15 year old daughter to be the Maid of Honor. I have no problem with that and in ...
A: There is certainly nothing wrong with her daughter being the maid of honor, however, you are correct ...
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| Maid of Honor Advise Needed | 7/18/2006 |
Q: I am feeling very stressed about choosing my maid of honor. I wanted my best friend from grammar ...
A: I can certainly empathize with your situation. My first inclination would be to have your best ...
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| uninviting wedding guest | 7/17/2006 |
Q: My boyfriend of nine years younger brother is getting married. Two months ago I asked if it is ok ...
A: This, unfortunately, does happen. A couple gets into their planning and before they know it, the ...
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| wedding wording invitations | 7/16/2006 |
Q: I am getting married at my boyfriends mom and dads yard in the country. How should i word it in the ...
A: One way you could word your invitation would be something like: Two flames unite and blend into One ...
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| WEDDING PLANS | 7/15/2006 |
Q: My Father and Step father have both played very active roles in my life since I was a little girl. ...
A: Believe it or not, this is a good problem to have! If the aisle is wide enough, have both fathers ...
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| Children at receptions | 7/14/2006 |
Q: My daughter is marrying a man with a 7 year old daughter. The original plan was for the daughter ...
A: If your daughter is adament about not having the children attend the whole time, how about arranging ...
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| after wedding brunch | 7/14/2006 |
Q: We are planning on having an after wedding brunch for all of the out-of-town guests @ our daughters ...
A: Yes, you'll want to send a separate invite for the brunch. It can be informal and say something ...
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| Receptions | 7/13/2006 |
Q: I recently got married at a local courthouse. We plan on having a large reception but the only date ...
A: I think that if you want to use the bright colors go ahead. What you can do is a combination of ...
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| Wedding Shower gift giving | 7/13/2006 |
Q: I am hosting a shower and the bride has requested that I put something on the invitation stating ...
A: While this is a nice thought, you don't want to put anything on the invitation other than where the ...
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| Bridesmaid line-up | 7/13/2006 |
Q: I am having a maid and matron of honor, as well as, seven bridesmaids. There is only one best man ...
A: What I generally do in a case like yours is to put the matron of honor next to the bride. I then ...
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| Brown Bridesmaids dresses vs white dress | 7/11/2006 |
Q: I have found great brown bridesmaids dresses which I would like to have a champagne colored sash on ...
A: You should select your dress then your bridesmaids dresses. However, since you've found BM dresses ...
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| What do you recommend for winter weddings, colors, flowers, and decor? | 7/10/2006 |
Q: I hope that you can assist me in advice for planning my Winter wedding in NOV. OR DEC. we are not so ...
A: Don't dispair! My first bit of advice is to hire a good coordinator to assist you as you have only ...
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| Inviting single friends | 7/8/2006 |
Q: When inviting a group of single friends is it imperative to address the invite "and guest"? We have ...
A: No, it isn't manditory to invite "a guest". In fact, for a long time guests were not included ...
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| Gifts | 7/8/2006 |
Q: I received an invitaation to an engagement party. It stated where the couple is registered. Am I ...
A: Hopefully this bride will learn a bit about etiquette befor her wedding! Registry information ...
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| Divorced Parents | 7/8/2006 |
Q: My daughter's father and I are divorced. He has remarried. I am paying for the wedding, and my ...
A: Your ex and his wife should be seated behind you. As for the receiving line, You can do a couple of ...
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| Wedding Reception | 7/8/2006 |
Q: Help, My daughter is getting married in Colorado and her reception will be in NC 2 wks later with a ...
A: Where in Colorado? (Just curious since this is where I am!) Anyway, you need to send out an ...
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| invitation wording | 7/7/2006 |
Q: Well, this may be a tough one... My parents are divorced my father is remarried my mother is not. ...
A: There's several ways to word your invitation: You can say The most joyous of occasions is the ...
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| Jamacia Wedding Shoes | 7/6/2006 |
Q: I am getting married in Jamacia and will most likely get married on the beach. I am looking at a ...
A: What a lovely dress! I think a strap sandle would be nice. You want to keep it light and airy. ...
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| 2nd Wedding | 7/6/2006 |
Q: My sister is getting married a second time to someone who has never been married. They had an ...
A: Generally showers aren't given for 2nd time brides, however, if they are, and they're becoming more ...
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| Wedding Party Wording | 7/6/2006 |
Q: I am getting married in Saint Lucia and it will be only my fiance' and myself going. Our parents and ...
A: First, I'd recommend you send announcements to family and friends right after the wedding (have them ...
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| Wedding Gifts | 7/5/2006 |
Q: I am a bit confused, my daughter will be getting married in Nov '06, her fiancee thinks they should ...
A: Your future son-in-law is right on. Guests, especially if they are from out of town may prefer to ...
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| Mother's Remarriage | 7/5/2006 |
Q: Our Mother, a widow, is getting married again to a gentleman we all have come to love, he also is a ...
A: In the program, where it would usually say "parents of the bride/groom" I'd put: Samuel ...
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| Second wedding- gift? | 7/5/2006 |
Q: My friend was married 5 years ago. I attended and gave a nice gift. Now she is getting remarried. ...
A: Hopefully you'll never receive an invitation with "no gifts please" :-) Anyway, I'd select a nice ...
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| Invitations | 7/5/2006 |
Q: The bride and groom both have divorced parents with spouses (bride's mother and father have a spouse ...
A: I'm going to address each question one at a time. 1. Who pays for what? Generally the bride's ...
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| Wedding Invitations | 7/5/2006 |
Q: In an effort to make everyone important to us feel included we are finding that we are inviting a ...
A: I received your question and will answer it later today as I'm on my way out the door. just didn't ...
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| What's an appropriate gift from the Daughter-of-the-Groom | 7/4/2006 |
Q: I was just wondering what I give my dad on his wedding day. I haven't seen him much since he ...
A: People at this stage in their lives probably have everything imaginable alread. What about putting ...
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| flower colors | 7/4/2006 |
Q: Please help select flower color or kind. My gown is champagne. The BM are latte. The ringbearer & FG ...
A: I've been thinking about your problem. Since the wedding is in May, what about utilizing orange and ...
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| couple's shower | 7/4/2006 |
Q: However, about the "something" to bring, the gifts we bought were a couple hundred dollars and ...
A: How about a nice bouquet of flowers in a pretty vase or a potted plant for their home? You don't ...
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| Toasts | 7/4/2006 |
Q: Can guests start eating soup or salad while the toasts are given? We have 5 toasts Step Dad (1 ...
A: As a rule, people don't eat during the toasts. Have you possible considered having your parents ...
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| couple's shower | 7/3/2006 |
Q: My wife and I have been invited to a couple's wedding shower. It is being hosted by the groom's ...
A: Generally the gift you take to a shower is smaller "in value' than the wedding gift. However, if ...
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| MOTHER OF GROOM DRESS | 7/2/2006 |
Q: MY SON WILL SOON BE MARRIED. THEIR COLORS ARE BLUE, WHITE. IVE FOUND A DRESS, AND I WONDERED IF IT ...
A: The dress sounds beautiful. However, since it usually is recommended not to wear white, I would say ...
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| Mother of the Groom | 7/1/2006 |
Q: I am the mother of the groom. I am paying for the dinner rehersal. I suggested a different ...
A: I think you need to have a talk with your son and get him involved! As the groom's parent's the ...
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| Wording for Reception invitation (destination wedding) | 6/30/2006 |
Q: I'm having difficulty wording my invitation for my wedding celebration luncheon. We're getting ...
A: Because the reception (luncheon) is being held at a later day, you don't refer to it as a "wedding ...
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| Univited Guests | 6/28/2006 |
Q: we are at 116 and they are all close family and friends and have no doubt that they will all be ...
A: You are experiencing what every other bride I know of, is coping with! It amazes me how many people ...
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| Wedding Consultant Service | 6/28/2006 |
Q: I wanted to know if I can use a consultant only for the day of the wedding and what is the general ...
A: Yes, you can hire a coordinator for "Day of". You should plan to meet with them at least 6 weeks ...
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| Wedding Reception Menu Wording | 6/28/2006 |
Q: I am having a small (32 family members)wedding. Following the wedding, my parents are hosting a ...
A: If I'm understanding your question correctly, the menu can read (this is the way I do them). Paige ...
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| 2nd Wedding Bridal Shower? | 6/25/2006 |
Q: My friend asked me to be the matron of honor in her second marraige. She told me the date of the ...
A: As a rule you don't have showers for the 2nd wedding, mainly because the couple already has ...
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| guest list | 6/24/2006 |
Q: my fiance recently told me that his mother "added 40 people to the guest list" with no mention of ...
A: This is one of those problems that seem to happen more frequently than we'd like! Generally what I ...
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| wedding aniversary | 6/24/2006 |
Q: i am planning a 30 year wedding aniversary party for my parents , is there a certain color to go by ...
A: The 30th Anniversary is the Pearl anniversary. This would lend itself beautifully to any color ...
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| what to wear to a wedding | 6/23/2006 |
Q: My husband and I are going to a wedding.. I am wearing an oriental sytle dress that is in a ...
A: Your dress sounds beautiful! I would recommend going with something simple in gold. You want to ...
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| Attire | 6/20/2006 |
Q: I've heard it's typically not acceptable for a girl to wear all white when attending a wedding, but ...
A: If the wedding reception is after 5pm, and more formal then a black dress (cocktail type) is okay as ...
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| not enough money | 6/20/2006 |
Q: ------------------------- Followup To we are going to have about 125 guest and it's at 500pm. we ...
A: I've been thinking about your question and have come up with some suggestions. If you have a late ...
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| maid of honor | 6/17/2006 |
Q: is it possible to have the maid of honor at your first wedding be the maid of honor at your second? ...
A: To be honest, I've never heard this. Personally, I think it would be wonderful if you asked your ...
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| Asked to step down as bridesmaid | 6/16/2006 |
Q: My sister in law asked me to be one of 4 bridesmaids in her wedding. I wanted to be in the wedding ...
A: Because you gave her a head's up about your pregnancy and she still wanted you, and now it's her ...
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| What to tell everyone | 6/16/2006 |
Q: My husband and I (we are both currently living in London) became engaged in April and then had a ...
A: I can understand your disappointment in your family, as they really should have respected your ...
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| Black and White attire to a wedding? | 6/15/2006 |
Q: I am going to be attending a wedding in the middle of July. I have a lovely dress that I want to ...
A: It sounds lovely. Since it's going to be hot, it's important that you are comfortable as well. I ...
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| Black tie wedding | 6/15/2006 |
Q: My husband and are invited to a black tie wedding. The ceremony takes place at 2pm and the ...
A: According to my sources, for a formal day-time wedding, women should wear elegant short dresses or ...
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| winter wedding? | 6/13/2006 |
Q: Me and my fiance are in love with the idea of a romantaic Italian vineyard theme any sugesstions on ...
A: First, I wish I were doing your wedding! It sounds like such a fun time!! Anyway, depending on ...
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| Entree Stickers | 6/12/2006 |
Q: I am getting married in October and have been searching for little entree stickers to place on the ...
A: I found www.cafepress.com, www.stickersonly.com, www.orientaltrading.com. (Look under Halloween) I ...
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| sinking sister | 6/10/2006 |
Q: My sister is set to get married in about a month. I want to be happy for her but I know that her ...
A: I wanted you to know I received your question. I'm on my way out to do a wedding so will answer ...
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| Parents of groom monetary expectations? | 6/10/2006 |
Q: Can you tell me what's right or expected of the parents of the groom,concerning their part in ...
A: Here's the information I promised you yesterday. Keep in mind this is the traditional list of who ...
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| Grooms parents monetary responsibilities? | 6/10/2006 |
Q: Can you tell me what's right or expected of the parents of the groom,concerning their part in ...
A: I wanted to let you know I received your question. I'm in the process of leaving now to do a ...
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| not enough money | 6/10/2006 |
Q: nicole and lorenzo are doing everything there self with no help.they got somethings. but they are ...
A: Can you give me an idea of number of guests, time of day, month and how much you can spend? This ...
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| remembering a family member | 6/9/2006 |
Q: My fiance's mother passed away a few years ago and I know that the wedding is going to be rough on ...
A: There's several ways you can honor someone. Most popular is to put a rose or memory candle on the ...
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| tipping vendors | 6/6/2006 |
Q: I am wondering if you must tip vendors the day of the wedding/reception? I would like to send ...
A: Good Morning Heather, Sending a thank you with an appropriate tip when you get back is totally ...
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| Maid of Honor | 6/3/2006 |
Q: This is my second marriage and my fiances second as well. I have a nine year old daughter from my ...
A: There is no reason why they can't stand with you, however, they aren't old enough to sign your ...
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| Guest List | 6/2/2006 |
Q: ------------------------- Followup To Answer - Dear Linda, These are touchy questions as you ...
A: Unfortunatly weddings tend to bring out the best and the worst in people. You really see a ...
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| Officiant attire | 6/2/2006 |
Q: My husband will soon be performing his first wedding as an officiant... What should he be wearing ...
A: A black or navy suit is very proper. If your husband wears a robe when preaching, he may also wear ...
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| Guest List | 6/1/2006 |
Q: My daughter & fiancee would like to have a small seated dinner reception. I am on a budget and only ...
A: These are touchy questions as you don't want to get anyone upset. However, the couple has stated ...
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| Etiquette | 6/1/2006 |
Q: My daughter has been planning her wedding for a year and we are three months out from a large event ...
A: The first thing that came to my mind was, is this cousin one who has always had to "one-up" your ...
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| Bride is expecting a baby | 6/1/2006 |
Q: Is it proper to refer to the baby at the wedding if it is obvious that the couple is expecting? ...
A: I would say no. The toast should be to the couple for the marriage. This is the time for the ...
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| Seating arrangements | 6/1/2006 |
Q: For a seated wedding dinner, other than the head table consisting of the bride, groom and wedding ...
A: Generally the bride's and groom's parents are seated at the same table. They can be joined by ...
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| tuxedo rental | 5/31/2006 |
Q: Who is responsible for paying for the groomsmen's tuxedo rentals?
A: Each groomsman is responsible for the rental of his own tux. If the groom wants them to add ...
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| 2nd Marraige | 5/30/2006 |
Q: My cousin is getting married again. This is her second and her fiance's second wedding. I was sent ...
A: It never fails to amaze me how often people want to include registry information with invitations. ...
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| Wedding | 5/30/2006 |
Q: Do you have to be baptised (christened) to get married in a church?
A: It would depend on the church you wanted to get married in. In the Catholic church, yes. There are ...
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| Wedding Planning | 5/30/2006 |
Q: I would like to offer full service for my clients. Thanks
A: Go on line and look at the different invitation companies. Next step would be to contact them and ...
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| Formal Wedding | 5/27/2006 |
Q: Our friends are getting married in June and it will be at 6:00 PM. Is it proper to wear a simple ...
A: Your dress sounds very appropriate. If the couple is getting married in a house of worship, and if ...
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| wedding outfits | 5/26/2006 |
Q: my brother is getting married in a months time and he has a reception only for his collegues and as ...
A: A lot depends on what time of day the reception is. If it's in the afternoon, a nice summery dress ...
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| Is it wrong to want my mother to walk me down the isle? | 5/25/2006 |
Q: Well when the time comes that i have my wedding i would rather have my mother walk me down the sile ...
A: No, it's not wrong to ask your Mother to walk you down. In fact, when my daughter got married, her ...
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| Bridal Registry | 5/24/2006 |
Q: I would like to know, when choosing gift for your registry. If you have children but this is your ...
A: You are much better off to select general household items in general. However, there's nothing ...
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| Invitation to bridesmaid w/o guest | 5/23/2006 |
Q: My brother is getting married. My future sister-in-law asked me to be in the wedding party. I am a ...
A: While I can understand how you feel, there are a couple of reasons why this might have happened. ...
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| wedding gift registry | 5/23/2006 |
Q: Is it proper to include where the bride and groom are registered in the wedding invitation (as an ...
A: While it is acceptable to include this information on Shower invitations, it isn't for wedding ...
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| Small wedding - still register? | 5/22/2006 |
Q: We are planning to have a very small wedding (14 guests at a B&B) and then about a month later we ...
A: You are getting married. This entitles you to register! You are correct that people will want to ...
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| Wedding rehersal dilema | 5/13/2006 |
Q: It is my brother's second wedding and his bride's first. He is expecting my mother who is on a ...
A: First of all, a wedding and rehearsal dinner are gifts from the parents not a "must do". Many ...
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| ceremonies | 5/7/2006 |
Q: can u give me some examples of groom's speeches during wedding ceremonies? it could be particular ...
A: I will be happy to help you, but first I need to know a what a thanksgiving speech is. I recently ...
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| Gifts for destination weddings | 4/29/2006 |
Q: A friend is holding a destination wedding soon. She comes from a blue-blooded family, and the ...
A: The bride must be a special friend for you to travel so far for her wedding. She's very lucky. As ...
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| Where to Wed? | 4/28/2006 |
Q: My husband and I are actually already married. However, we did the ustive of the peace thing due to ...
A: Have you considered a destination wedding? These are being done more and more, mainly for the ...
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| Reception Introduction of Divorced Parents | 4/27/2006 |
Q: My boyfriend's daughter is getting married in June. He has been formally divorced from the bride's ...
A: Good Morning Donna, Let me back up to the ceremony first. What needs to happen (if you don't have ...
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| Wedding reception dance song ideas | 4/22/2006 |
Q: and both my parents are deceased. At the reception, I will share a dance with an aunt who I am very ...
A: What a special aunt you must have to want to present her with this honor. How about "Wind Beneith ...
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| Stuffing invitations | 4/21/2006 |
Q: Our daughter is getting married July 1 and we will be sending the invitations very soon. What is ...
A: There are a couple of school of thoughts on this. However, the most attractive way that I use is to ...
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| Casual Wedding Ceremony | 4/19/2006 |
Q: I am currently planning my wedding which will be held outside. I want the ceremony to be really ...
A: I do many weddings where there are no children. No, you don't need a flowergirl or ringbearer. ...
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| 2 Maid of Honors | 4/16/2006 |
Q: I have chosen two maid of honors and then I have 4 bridesmaids. My problem lies in my color ...
A: What beautiful colors! You could have the MOHs dress in a different color from the bridesmaids. ...
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| flowers | 4/10/2006 |
Q: does the groom to be parents pay for the brides flowers? do you have a breakdown of the grooms ...
A: Please forgive my not getting back to you yesterday. As for your question, it used to be that the ...
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| addressing invitations | 4/7/2006 |
Q: How do I address envelope to members of clergy when both the male and female are protestant clergy. ...
A: Here are three different, but acceptable ways to address this invitation: OUTSIDE Envelope 1) ...
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| recessional | 4/1/2006 |
Q: on what arm should the bridesmaid be during the recessional? someone said the girl always stays on ...
A: For the recessional, the bridesmaids will be on the groomsmen's right side, so they will offer their ...
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| Wedding Banns | 3/29/2006 |
Q: Currently my Fiance and I are both here in United States but we're going to Philippines to get ...
A: The way I read what my contact said was as long as you have someone who can post the Bann for you, ...
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| Future Sister-In-Law wanting to wear white | 3/28/2006 |
Q: She wants to wear white to MY wedding and both me and my future husband have asked her not to. I ...
A: Unless the wedding is black and white and the bride specifically asks guests to wear black or white, ...
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| Wedding Banns | 3/27/2006 |
Q: Currently my Fiance and I are both here in United States but we're going to Philippines to get ...
A: I wanted to let you know I did receive your question. This is the information I found. However, I ...
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| Type of Reception | 3/24/2006 |
Q: Must I have a traditional wedding reception with the cocktail hour, followed by dinner, followed by ...
A: There are ways that get you around needing to feel like you have to do the "traditional" ...
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| Wedding Timeline | 3/23/2006 |
Q: I am in the process of arranging the timeline for both the ceremony and reception for our upcoming ...
A: Without knowing the type of ceremony you are having, it's harder to come up with a timeline. ...
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| I am 46, widowed and remarring... | 3/21/2006 |
Q: I am 46, widowed and remarring not quite 2 years after my husbands death. My husbands family only ...
A: Congratulations on having found happiness again. As for you sisters-in-law, you can either call ...
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| Wedding dress | 3/20/2006 |
Q: I'm really short and kind of overweight and I have never looked good in any kind of dress. I'm ...
A: I know exactly what you are saying! However, before you decide on a skirt and blouse (this may be a ...
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| etiquette | 3/17/2006 |
Q: My fiance and I became engaged just before Christmas, and we are planning an Oct. 06 wedding. We ...
A: Please accept my sincere sympathy on the passing of your father. Since this is not your first ...
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| Chocolate Brown Tux | 3/15/2006 |
Q: I read the article regarding the Chocolate brown tuxes and found it rather interesting. I am also ...
A: I'm sorry it took a while to get back to you, but I wanted to do some research on your question. I ...
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| Ceremony | 3/15/2006 |
Q: ------------------------- Hi, I just got an answer to my question about having a girlfriend of mine ...
A: Here's what I would do. Generally the groom and best man enter with the officiant. This way your ...
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| Ceremony | 3/15/2006 |
Q: we have 4 ushers and 3 bridesmaids in our wedding(that's including the best man and maid of honor. ...
A: If the wedding is formal, your lady usher really should wear a tux skirt/jacket if she doesn't want ...
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| Entering into the Wedding Business | 3/11/2006 |
Q: I am planning my own wedding for this June and have enjoyed it a great amount. Being a recent ...
A: Being a wedding coordinator is very challenging yet rewarding. I offer a course entitle "The Art of ...
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| best man | 3/7/2006 |
Q: I am getting married in September. The best man was the groom's brother. He was recently killed in ...
A: Please accept my sincere sympathy on the loss of your fiance's brother. As for remembering him, ...
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| Brides maid | 3/5/2006 |
Q: My sister and I have recently been asked to be bridesmaids in our cousin's wedding. We are ...
A: Send her a nice note thanking her for thinking of you and how pleased you will be to participate in ...
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| second marriage gifts | 3/5/2006 |
Q: what sort of gift do you buy for a friend/employee? This is a second marriage for the couple. They ...
A: Something fun. Do they have a wine collection or a bar? Make them up a basket with wine, cheese, ...
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| ruched skirt? | 3/5/2006 |
Q: I am absolutely in love with a gown with a ruched/blouson skirt (or whatever the term is for the ...
A: I think you should try on several styles and the dress that makes you feel like a princess is the ...
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| Bridal Veil | 3/1/2006 |
Q: Do you have to keep your veil in front of your face for your whole wedding Mass or can it be lifted ...
A: You have a couple of options. You can have your father lift it, give you a kiss and put it back ...
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| Wedding ring | 2/28/2006 |
Q: I have a question regarding who takes the wedding rings on the wedding day when there is no ring ...
A: Even if there is a ringbearer, I never put the real rings on the pillow. The rings are carried by ...
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| 2nd time around | 2/26/2006 |
Q: This is the second marriage for both me and my fiance. Is it unacceptable to do a gift registry? ...
A: As a rule you don't. This is because by the time you combine 2 households, there isn't much you ...
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| wedding color coordination | 2/21/2006 |
Q: Please help with color coordination! I willhave a May wedding. The only thing I KNOW I want is a ...
A: You could put the bridesmaids in a shade of blue then pick up the purple in the flowers. Have a ...
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| Chocolate Brown Dress for July Wedding | 2/19/2006 |
Q: My sister-in-law is wanting to have the bridesmaid's dresses in chocolate brown. I think this colour ...
A: While the chocolate brown is generally thought of for fall weddings, I'm sure it will be beautiful ...
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| where to get married | 2/18/2006 |
Q: This is the third wedding for both of us and we would like to get married somewhere special on a ...
A: There are several options, that I can think of. One, you could take a week-end cruise to the Nassa, ...
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| Including parents | 2/17/2006 |
Q: This will be my second wedding and my fiance and I will be paying for the whole event, mainly ...
A: I would be a bit hesitant to have mom do the flower arrangements as she'll be so tired from that she ...
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| ring | 2/12/2006 |
Q: If the wedding is cancelled, is the ring returned?
A: This really depends on the bride. The ring is considered a gift so she is under no obligation to ...
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| Save the Date cards | 2/6/2006 |
Q: I am planning a wedding in Arizona, my family is from New York, his is from Texas...can I send save ...
A: Generally the Save the Date is just that a notification for the guest that you are planning a ...
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| I live in Littleton Colorado... | 2/5/2006 |
Q: I live in Littleton Colorado where could i have a wedding-Rec. in one place that is not too ...
A: Without knowing your budget, number of guests, type of wedding reception you want, it's hard to give ...
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| How to turn down being in a wedding party? | 2/5/2006 |
Q: I am going to be married soon and my maid of honour is also getting married next May. My problem is ...
A: I can understand your disappointment of not being asked to be your friends MOH. However, since you ...
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| Wedding Processional | 2/3/2006 |
Q: In what order does the wedding party enter the church when the groom walks with both his parents ...
A: The way I would handle this would be to have the groom enter with his parents. They would be seated ...
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| Wedding responsibilities | 2/2/2006 |
Q: What does the groom pay for?
A: These are the traditional WHO PAYS FOR WHAT? Bride/family: Traditionally pays for wedding ceremony ...
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| Out of town wedding | 1/30/2006 |
Q: My fiance & I live just east of Toronto, have booked a wedding date in Montreal. We are inviting ...
A: Yes, your responsibilities stop there. In fact, picking up the cost of the jazz club is an extra ...
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| wedding day events | 1/28/2006 |
Q: i need to know what the order and timeline of events should be for a wedding ceremony starting at ...
A: Since you will be arriving at the site at 1pm, I would recommend you have hair and makeup done ahead ...
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| Need help with link | 1/27/2006 |
Q: The questions I asked and the link to the answer you gave, doesn't work - no such page. See below ...
A: It looks like you didn't receive my answer yesterday. I'm sorry if you didn't. Anyway, you will ...
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| Wedding after party | 1/26/2006 |
Q: Please, please help. My daughter is getting married March 25. She will only allow 60 guests so we ...
A: This really isn't as unusual as you'd think. Some couples want to keep their wedding more intimate ...
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| Ordaining a friend | 1/24/2006 |
Q: I'm interested in ordaining a friend so that (s)he can legally marry my boyfriend and I. I don't ...
A: This will depend on your State's laws. Call your County Clerk's office and see what the criteria is ...
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| Tuxedo | 1/23/2006 |
Q: I have a question regarding getting a tuxedo for my wedding in Oct. I have been looking around for ...
A: I can't guarantee these companies will have brown,but it's worth a shot! ...
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| Fall wedding colors | 1/21/2006 |
Q: I am having a fall wedding. I really love the chocolat brown color for my bridesmaids. I am having ...
A: Fall is such a beautiful time to get married because of the color choices. Chocolate brown will be ...
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| wedding gift | 1/20/2006 |
Q: My question is, What is the proper gift etiquette for a wedding that is the 2nd time for both.He is ...
A: Something much more personal would be a nice gift certificate to the couple's favorite resturant, or ...
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| Black Tie | 1/19/2006 |
Q: My husband and I have been invited to an afternoon "Black Tie" wedding. It takes place at 2PM with ...
A: According to my resources, for a Very Formal wedding (early afternoon), which this wedding would ...
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| Wedding Ushers | 1/19/2006 |
Q: My friend is getting married Sept. 9th 2006 and wants a very small wedding party consisting of the ...
A: Figure 1 usher per 50 guests. Three ushers will do the job nicely. Yes, 2 relatives in nice, dark, ...
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| February 2007 Wedding | 1/18/2006 |
Q: We are planning our wedding for 2/17/07, which ends up being Valentine's Weekend. I have always ...
A: I see nothing wrong with utilizing blue for your wedding. There are hundreds of shades of blues so ...
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| asked to help--not in the wedding party | 1/17/2006 |
Q: A friend of mine is getting married in a couple of months. She initially asked me to "read ...
A: I think you are right on the button! Your friend has asked you to go from being a "personal ...
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| Sand Ceremony | 1/17/2006 |
Q: My fiance are getting married during the morning at a bayside gazebo ceremony. Due to the breeze off ...
A: The way I've done the Sand Ceremony, is to have two containers, one on each side of a larger one, ...
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| Music during wedding ceremony prayer and exchanging of vows | 1/16/2006 |
Q: My fiance and I are wondering if it would be considered odd or improper to have our violinist and ...
A: I think it's sad that more couples don't utilize music in their ceremonies. I love your ideas. My ...
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| charitable donations | 1/16/2006 |
Q: My husband and I are re-affirming our vows. How and where on the invitation do I word:Please make ...
A: While I totally understand what you want to do, it's just not acceptable to put any mention of ...
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| 2nd reception | 1/16/2006 |
Q: We are having 2 receptions, 2 weeks apart to be able to include family and friends who can't travel ...
A: By all means...YES! Since your 2 receptions will involve different guests, treat them to feeling ...
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| Maid of Honor Problem | 1/12/2006 |
Q: I have 5 Bridesmaids and one junior bridesmaid. I initially wanted my maid of honor to be my best ...
A: I'm sure your friend is wishing she could be closer to help with everything. Have you considered ...
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| Wedding dress | 1/11/2006 |
Q: My son is getting married this February. I am 60. I got an off-white gown with a matching waist ...
A: Ask the bride what she thinks. If she has no objections, the go ahead and wear it. If she'd rather ...
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| gift request | 1/11/2006 |
Q: My partner and I have been living together for several years now and we have planned to get married ...
A: Unfortunately, it's never in good taste to ask for money. Get the word out to family that this is ...
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| Father in ceremony | 1/11/2006 |
Q: My daughter is getting married in May. My husband, her Father, will be performing the ceremony. She ...
A: What I'd do is have the groom and groomsmen enter and take their place at the altar. The ...
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| Invitation | 1/11/2006 |
Q: Should I invite the pastor who's marrying us to our wedding? If so, should I hand deliver the ...
A: Yes, you'll want to invite the pastor and his/her spouse to the reception. If they know you, they ...
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| What part of ceremony is the music played? | 1/9/2006 |
Q: I been searching for 3 months to find out what is exactly the interlude, prelude, processional and ...
A: Fist let me apologize for not answering your question. It didn't come through to my e-mail and I ...
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| Groom's financial responsibility for wedding | 1/9/2006 |
Q: I was told by the fiance's family that the groom is resposible for the Honeymoon which is new to me. ...
A: Here's a page from my book, WEDDING PLANNING GUIDE, A Bride's Workbook that should be helpful to ...
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| religious differences | 1/4/2006 |
Q: I still have a couple of years before my wedding,but I'm already scared out of my mind about this. ...
A: I do a lot of "mixed" marriages. What I find that works best is to find a nutral place, such as a ...
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| Dinner | 1/4/2006 |
Q: My fiancee and I are planning on having a small outdoor wedding at her parents home in the woods. ...
A: If you were having 100 guests and business associates, I'd say no. However, since it's family and ...
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| Wedding Location | 1/2/2006 |
Q: My fiance and I are trying to decide where to get married. Both of us are Catholic but we really ...
A: If you aren't practicing Catholics you need to consider the fact that to get married in the church, ...
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| destination weddings | 12/27/2005 |
Q: I heard that when people have destination weddings they often plan activities for their guests and ...
A: It really depends on the group and what they like to do. If you have a lot of golfers, you can ...
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| handling of a situation | 12/26/2005 |
Q: MY DAUGHTER HAS SET A DATE ,WE HAD PICKED A SITE AND NOW THE GROOM TO BE WANTS TO HAVE THE WEDDING ...
A: First, what reason did your daughter give for wanting to change and have the wedding at the groom's ...
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| 65th Wedding anniversary | 12/17/2005 |
Q: As the 50th anniversary is 'golden', could you please tell me with what the 65th wedding anniversary ...
A: According to my resources, the 65th anniversary, is considered "diamond" just as the 60th is. ...
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| Ceremony/Reception Dress Question | 12/3/2005 |
Q: My fiancee and I would like to have a small private ceremony out of state, however we would like to ...
A: Yes! There's two good reasons for you to wear your wedding gown: 1) Guests love to see what you ...
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| gift etiquette | 11/28/2005 |
Q: I was unexpectedly away from my email all last week. Was a definite answer ever given? Thanks!We ...
A: Well, I did make contact with a woman here who works closely with the Hindu community. She asked ...
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| gift etiquette | 11/17/2005 |
Q: We recently attended a Hindu wedding ceremony and reception held out-of-town. This entailed airfare ...
A: I wanted you to know I received your question. I'm doing a bit of research before I give you a ...
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| Wedding Invitation Dilemma | 11/14/2005 |
Q: My daughter is having a big wedding next year and will be inviting everyone in our lives, including ...
A: Unfortunately, this is something that does happen from time to time. First of all, it's your ...
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| Invitations | 11/14/2005 |
Q: Me and my fiance are making our wedding invitations. We both are living on our own (but not ...
A: This is quite a common problem with couples these days. However, there is no proper way to request ...
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| Type of Reception for 7:30 wedding | 11/7/2005 |
Q: We are having a very formal wedding at 7:30pm. We are planning on having a reception that follows. ...
A: The wedding will probably last around 1 hr and 15 min. if you are having communion as well. If you ...
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| wedding themes | 11/2/2005 |
Q: We are still looking for places to have the reception. My parents house is a possibly, as we live in ...
A: First, you need to decide if you want a formal or casual wedding. This will dictate what you do and ...
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| wedding themes | 11/2/2005 |
Q: My fiance would like to have a western/country themed wedding while I would like a Hawaiian/beach ...
A: Wanted to let you know I received your question. I'm going to see what I can come up with for you, ...
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| SECOND WEDDING | 11/1/2005 |
Q: IM 49 AND IM A BIT NERVOUS ABOUT WHAT I CHOSE TO WEAR,ITS A SIMPLE LONG LILAC,DRESS NOTHING ...
A: Congratulations! This is an exciting time no matter the age! Your dress sounds great. No, you ...
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| Small children not preferred | 10/31/2005 |
Q: I will be getting married in August of 2007. My fiance & I will not allow children under the age of ...
A: When you send your invitations, on the inside envelope, you will put Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brown. ...
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| Feeling Inadequate | 10/19/2005 |
Q: I'm getting married to a wonderful man in May and we're busy planning the wedding together. We are ...
A: First, recognize that you are in the majority of brides planning weddings. Most people can't afford ...
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| wedding gifts | 10/13/2005 |
Q: If I gave a wedding gift off of their registry at their shower, do I have to give another one at the ...
A: It's my opinion that if you give an expensive gift for the shower that you probably don't need to ...
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| Wedding Insurance | 10/10/2005 |
Q: DO we insure or self-insure? WHose best - not just in price - but service, if in the unfortunate ...
A: This is a question that I do get on occassion. To my knowledge, none of my clients have ever taken ...
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| how early can you send a gift | 10/8/2005 |
Q: I found the perfect wedding gift for a co-worker. I usually send gifts before the wedding to avoid ...
A: Since the wedding is small and you aren't sure if you will be included, wait until after the ...
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| Tradition | 10/5/2005 |
Q: what is the tradition as far as the bride's and groom's parents paying for wedding stuff? My dad ...
A: I actually have a section in my book (WEDDING PLANNING GUIDE, A Bride's Workbook) called "Who Pays ...
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| Wedding Officiant | 10/4/2005 |
Q: I am not getting married at a church, and our pastor is coming to the receiption hall and performing ...
A: A lot depends on where you live. Here, the general amount is between $150 - $400. If he isn't your ...
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| Don't think his mom is supportive of the date we picked | 9/28/2005 |
Q: Below you will find the actual email that I am refering to. Backstory: WE wanted to elope, but are ...
A: First of all, remember this is about you and your fiance not his parents. They need to be reminded ...
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| What 2 wear | 9/21/2005 |
Q: I actually feel very silly asking this question. I am a female that is 22 and will be attending a ...
A: There are no silly questions, just those that need answers! Anyway, will the reception go into the ...
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| Planning et al. | 9/20/2005 |
Q: My fiance and I have very recently gotten engaged and we're already finding some sticky situations. ...
A: You are experiencing the same problem lots of couples have because of jobs, etc. Have you ...
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| BRIDAL SHOWER INVITATION | 9/13/2005 |
Q: GIVING A BRIDAL SHOWER THAT IS NOT GOING TO BE A SURPRISE. MOST BRIDAL SHOWERS IS OUR AREA ARE ...
A: This is an interesting question. Select an invitation that doesn't mention it being a "surprise". ...
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| Veil?, etc. | 9/13/2005 |
Q: I am to be a first time bride [at a very young] 50 years old. My question is--do I wear a veil? If ...
A: This is wonderful! I work with quite a few brides in the 35-50 age group and always enjoy it! Now ...
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| Performing a marriage | 9/9/2005 |
Q: Can a notary republic perform a marriage in Indiana?
A: This is the information I was able to find. I will see if I can find a specific answer for you. ...
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| Things pulled behind vehicles | 8/23/2005 |
Q: What is pulled behind the limo or car that the newly weds drive away in? What would you call it, ...
A: Hanging tin cans, behind a carriage or car was done to create a diversion to scare off demons that ...
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| wedding gifts | 8/17/2005 |
Q: I would like to receive mostly money for wedding gifts. What is the correct way for asking? I know ...
A: This is always a sticky subject. There is no correct way to ask for money. Remember, when you ...
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| How to honor a promise? | 8/16/2005 |
Q: When my sister and I were growing up we did what most little girls do and fantasize about our dream ...
A: You can honor your sister in several ways. Have a special flower on the altar in her memory; ...
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| Reception Transition | 8/14/2005 |
Q: My wedding ceremony and reception will be held in the same place - a turn of the century church ...
A: You didn't say when your wedding is or what the weather will be like. If it's warm, consider ...
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| rehersal dinner | 8/7/2005 |
Q: My son is getting married, he is not allowing his step sisters and brothers to the rehersal dinner, ...
A: Traditionally it was the parents, and participants in the wedding. However, with people traveling ...
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| Color | 8/1/2005 |
Q: I believe you have already helped me on a question I had, so once again I am asking for help. Is it ...
A: Not unless it's the bride's colors and she's asked all the mothers to wear black. (if it isn't, I'm ...
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| wedding planner etc | 7/26/2005 |
Q: A few short questions, please... - on a budget of 10 - 12 000 dollars, and a guest list of about ...
A: I would definately recommend a coordinator if for no more than "Day of". There just isn't any way ...
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| What to wear | 7/24/2005 |
Q: My grandaughter is getting married the end of Aug. What does a 74 yr. old wear to a wedding at 10:30 ...
A: Wear something you will be comfortable in. A nice summer dress or suite would be appropriate. You ...
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| wedding shower | 7/20/2005 |
Q: I am the mother of the bride. The wedding is on Sept 2nd of this year. No one has thrown the ...
A: Is the Maid of honor close enought she can help? Perhaps she and the other attendants don't know it ...
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| Personal Attendant's Responsibilities | 7/18/2005 |
Q: ..Just curious if you had any sort of list of responsibilities for Personal Attendants? Thanks!
A: There really isn't a defined list for a personal attendant. They are usually someone who is special ...
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| Ceremony site | 7/14/2005 |
Q: My fiance and I are planning to have a February 2007 wedding. I know it is a little early to be ...
A: Yes, there are churches that will do non-member weddings. Try calling a Methodist, Presbyterian, or ...
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| Gift | 7/13/2005 |
Q: We are invited to a "Meet the Bride and Groom" party. Is a gift required?
A: A gift is never required. However,if you are good friends it would be a nice gesture,just to show ...
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| Wedding Invitation Addressing Etiquette | 7/13/2005 |
Q: My fiancee and I are a working on our guest list for our upcoming wedding. We are paying for this ...
A: The only time you really need to include a guest with a single person is if they have are in a ...
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| Rehearsal Dinner | 7/9/2005 |
Q: My friend Jane invited out-of-town guests to her daughter's wedding. Although none were members of ...
A: You are correct in that the groom's parents should have been consulted first for many reasons.One is ...
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| Invitation wording | 7/5/2005 |
Q: I am working on printing my own wedding invitations at home and have a few questions I can't find ...
A: 1- You can put something like: Miss Linda Smith and Mr Thomas Brown along with their parents Mr ...
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| searching for dishes | 6/28/2005 |
Q: I know there are outfitters who sell wholesale china, everyday dishware, flatware etc. because I've ...
A: Have you tried Foley's, William Sanoma, Carate and Barrell, Nordstrums, Neiman Marcus or Dillards? ...
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| univited guests | 6/28/2005 |
Q: i come from a very large family and do not know several of my aunts / uncles very well. there are ...
A: It always amazes me that people (even relatives) just feel they can add to a guest list. I'd ...
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| Unable to attend - is a gift required? | 6/23/2005 |
Q: My husband and I have been invited to my cousin's wedding in August. There are a few reasons why we ...
A: One of the things I impress on my brides is to NEVER enclose anything that even resembles asking for ...
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| Destination wedding | 6/20/2005 |
Q: My fiance and I are planning to get married either this winter or next spring. We can be very ...
A: Have you considered Colorado? Of course I'm a little prejudice because I'm here:) If you've never ...
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| My 5 year old son | 6/16/2005 |
Q: I am having my 5 year old son give me away at my September wedding. I would really like to ...
A: How about a special silver piggy bank (These come in all types, trucks, etc.)engraved with his name ...
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| Maid of Honor or Bridesmaid | 6/14/2005 |
Q: This is a receipt for a question you recently asked at allexperts.com of Patty Hansen, CWP . You ...
A: It's my opinion that if the 11 year old were the daughter of the bride, then being her MOH would be ...
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| rehersal dinner invitations | 6/13/2005 |
Q: I'm the mother of the bride, but the grooms mom asked me if she should send invitations for the ...
A: Yes, the groom's mother should send invitaitions to the rehearsal dinner. THis is a separate ...
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| Second weddings | 6/5/2005 |
Q: I have been invited to a cocktail reception for two friends who have both been married previously. ...
A: Second weddings are fun to shop for because you can look for "fun stuff". I'm going to assume that ...
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| wedding gifts | 6/4/2005 |
Q: My cousin just sent me a letter telling all about him and his new bride, how they met, when they got ...
A: This letter is a notification to family members that your cousin got married. A wedding gift is ...
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| invitations | 6/4/2005 |
Q: Is it in good taste to include registry cards with the wedding invitation or should they just go in ...
A: You can certainly enclose them with the shower invitation. However, do not include them in the ...
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| Place cards | 6/1/2005 |
Q: I am in the process of finishing up my seating arrangements and am getting ready to print up ...
A: The correct "etiquette" is to list a widow using her husband's name. Mrs. Troy Smith. Think of this ...
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| Flower Girl | 5/31/2005 |
Q: My sister just had a baby girl and she will be 6 months old at the wedding, she is the first grand ...
A: Becoming an aunt for the first time is such a thrill! It's easy to see why you'd want to include ...
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| Wedding etticate | 5/24/2005 |
Q: My brother-in-law has become engaged to a women that has never been married. This is his second ...
A: Since this is the bride's first marriage, I'm sure a shower would be very welcomed, if for no other ...
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| Gifts | 5/22/2005 |
Q: I've heard that it's appropriate to send a wedding gift up to 12 months after the wedding. Is this ...
A: While this is okay, it's always better to send it as soon after the wedding as possible. This way ...
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| hello. my fiance and i are... | 5/19/2005 |
Q: my fiance and i are going to get married in las vegas, just the two of us. we plan on having a ...
A: How about checking around at the different resturants/bars that have private rooms? They can set up ...
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| Bridesmaids | 5/18/2005 |
Q: I only have 2 attendants in my wedding.... Both are my brothers' wives. If they are married, can ...
A: Any woman who is married would be "matron". However, since you are only having the two how about ...
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| wedding costs who pays | 5/18/2005 |
Q: my 33 year old son and his live in girlfried just told me they expect me to pay for wedding expenses ...
A: First of all, it's the bride's family who is generally responsible for the wedding. Second, a ...
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| Help! | 5/2/2005 |
Q: My boyfriend and I became engaged last Fall, and we set the wedding date for next year- August 2006. ...
A: I really can feel your pain. Working with brides, as I do, we hunt for the right spot and it's not ...
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| fashion | 4/25/2005 |
Q: I love hats. I wear hats to church every week mostly. I am planing my 20th wedding renewal and I ...
A: Check out these website for possible hats. www.mikawed.com/Frenchhats and www.davynedial.com/bridal ...
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| Children at Wedding Receptions | 4/20/2005 |
Q: I am getting married in October and I don't want children to be invited to my wedding reception. ...
A: I believe this is a personal issue. Perhaps your fiance is okay with kids because there are a number ...
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| Traditional Wedding events | 4/19/2005 |
Q: What are all of the traditional wedding events included in the wedding ceremony/reception? I am ...
A: Traditional events in the ceremony would be your father and mother presenting you to your groom. ...
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| My wedding | 4/12/2005 |
Q: My better half and I were dating 3 months before finding out that we we expecting. We decided to ...
A: I would recommend you consider a smaller, intimate wedding with close friends and family. You can ...
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| invited wedding guest | 4/9/2005 |
Q: I'm single right now and not dating, but I just received a wedding invitation that invites a guest ...
A: First, let me apologize for not getting your question answered yesterday. I couldn't access this ...
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| Individual Table Cakes | 4/8/2005 |
Q: To save on center piece and cake-cutting fees I am considering doing indidual cakes at each table. ...
A: This is becoming quite acceptable and a wonderful way for guests to experience a lot of different ...
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| wedding rings | 4/4/2005 |
Q: Seeing how you're an expert, I would appreciate knowing this: What is the story behind the tradition ...
A: This tradition comes from the days of the Egyptians. They believed that a vein on the left hand ran ...
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| Step-parents seating/escort | 3/28/2005 |
Q: My daughter is having her Father walk her down the asile and give her away. When is her Stepfather ...
A: The order of seating would be: The bride's step-mother would be escorted in and seated. Your ...
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| Wedding | 3/27/2005 |
Q: I am looking for some good wedding sites. I have another issue, children, i want them all to have ...
A: I'll be happy to help you with a site, but I need to know where you are. (You can certainly e-mail ...
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| Order of the bridesmaids? | 3/23/2005 |
Q: I'm invovled in my sister's wedding which will be taking place on April 10. Most of the planning ...
A: I'll be happy to help you here. I'm going to tell you about how I generally do a processional. ...
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| Fight over who should perform the ceremony | 3/17/2005 |
Q: My fiance and I are both fairly religious, and are going to be married in an Episcopalean Church. ...
A: It sounds like the reality of your request just hit home with your fiance. I do think his reaction ...
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| Engagement | 3/16/2005 |
Q: I just got engaged last night actually. And I always thought that you were suppose to wear the ...
A: Traditionally the engagement ring is worn on the left hand. Whether you leave it on your left hand ...
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| Wedding Ceremonies | 3/12/2005 |
Q: I recently became engaged to a man who is not necissarily an atheist but at the same time is not ...
A: There are many officiants who will be happy to work with you and your fiance to come up with just ...
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| RSVP question | 3/11/2005 |
Q: I sent an invitation to an aunt, but recieved the RSVP card from her daughter, who I did not send an ...
A: This is a good question. Obviously, your aunt, who may not know that no other cousins were not ...
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| Wedding Traditions | 3/10/2005 |
Q: A friend of mine is planning her wedding and we're trying to decide on what to include. We were ...
A: children were a big part of the wedding party, instead of adults. you can incorporate them not only ...
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| help | 2/26/2005 |
Q: before the preist pronounce the couple as husband and wife, what is the statement where the preist ...
A: I believe this is asked just before the vows are given. It can be something like "If there's anyone ...
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| how to decline to travel to Maui for neice's wedding | 2/24/2005 |
Q: My niece and her fiance plan to be married in Maui in Oct. He is from New Zealand and they say this ...
A: One thing about weddings is that they bring out the worst and the best in people! You need to have ...
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| Mother in law issues | 2/22/2005 |
Q: My fiance's extremely religous mother informed him yesterday that if we dont have our wedding in a ...
A: First of all, it sounds like your FMIL is quite controlling. If you let her dictate to you now and ...
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| Small wedding, incompatible families | 2/21/2005 |
Q: I have a little bit of a problem. You see, my fiance is Italian (born and raised) and I'm American. ...
A: Here's a couple of suggestions: 1) You could have a very intimate wedding then arrange for ...
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| Time between ceremony and reception? | 2/18/2005 |
Q: I am having a wedding where app. 175 guests will be attending. Our budget won't really allow a ...
A: I have to agree with your family on this one. If you have guests, who care enough about you to come ...
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| Toasts | 2/17/2005 |
Q: At the wedding reception who makes toasts to whom and who should receive a toast? For example: Who ...
A: Generally at the wedding reception, the father of the bride will give a welcome (if the parents are ...
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| groom's fashion | 2/17/2005 |
Q: My wedding dress is a light ivory, tissue organza. Should the groom and his groomsmen get an ivory ...
A: The best way to make your decision is to take a swatch of the fabric from your dress to the tux shop ...
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| Church Wedding when you don't belong to a church | 1/29/2005 |
Q: My daughter wants to get married in a year. The problem is, we would all like it to be a church ...
A: You'll need to take a look at churches then call and ask if they do "non-member" weddings. A lot of ...
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| Wedding reception | 1/9/2005 |
Q: We moved to Illinois about 5 years ago with our family. At that time our daughter was a junoir in ...
A: Congratulation on your daughter's upcoming wedding. By all means, it's totally proper to give a ...
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| Jewish Weddings | 12/28/2004 |
Q: My husband has been asked to be an usher in his friend's wedding next fall. The groom is Jewish. ...
A: This is really a tricky question! It seems that the couple is asking an awful lot to expect to be ...
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| Charitable donations in lieu of gifts | 12/15/2004 |
Q: My sister is getting married in February. Both she and her fiance are older and have an establised ...
A: This is something that lots of couples would like to do, however, it isn't appropriate to put it in ...
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| beach wedding grooms attire | 12/6/2004 |
Q: My bride to be and I are getting married in Belize Central America this month. The wedding will be ...
A: Since the wedding is on the beach and only the two of you, I'm going to assume your bride's dress ...
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| Language and Tradition | 12/6/2004 |
Q: I am an English speaking caucasion woman and my fiance is English/Spanish speaking Cuban. Most of ...
A: This is always a fun situation. Music and food! Do a combination of both Cuban and American foods ...
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| advice on the planning profession | 11/11/2004 |
Q: I need advice on what types of job titles are associated with event or wedding planning - I'm NOT ...
A: You need to look under "caterers", "reception sites", floral designer, event designers. Generally ...
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| Broken Engagement - "The Ring" | 11/8/2004 |
Q: My fiance' and I have broken up twice within this year . . . it would appear that we won't make it. ...
A: I'm sorry you are going through this. It's hard enough to break up once, but twice, I can't begin ...
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| Cost of a wedding in 1982 | 10/27/2004 |
Q: I have to do a paper in college on the cost of a wedding in 1982, and the estimated cost of a ...
A: I didn't start working in the wedding industry until 1990. However, I'll see if I can come up with ...
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| Reception helps | 10/14/2004 |
Q: I need help with some ideas for my reception. Do to Christian beliefs I will not be having dancing ...
A: Having grown up in a strong Christian home myself, I appreciate your values and stance on your ...
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| what is wedding etiquette for divorced father | 10/8/2004 |
Q: I love my daughter, she is 2300 miles away. At what age should the daughter pay for her own wedding ...
A: Please accept my apology in not getting back to you sooner. I was unable to access this site before ...
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| wedding etiquette | 10/8/2004 |
Q: If I am a member of my church and my pastor performs the ceremony, do I pay him for his services? ...
A: Please accept my apology for not getting right back, but I couldn't access this site before now! ...
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| number crunching | 10/6/2004 |
Q: i think there was a part of my question that wasn't clear, though. the reception was going to be in ...
A: Stephen, I just wanted you to know I haven't forgotten you. I'm trying to come up with a good ...
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| number crunching | 10/5/2004 |
Q: my family is huge, hers is tiny. we want to keep the list around 100, but it has ballooned to 140. ...
A: This is always a difficult decision. You can do a couple of things. One is to divvy up the list, ...
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| wedding favors | 10/2/2004 |
Q: I would like to know, do I put favors on the bride's table (head table)? I say no, they are thank ...
A: This is a great question. To be honest, I've never seen a reception set up where every guest, ...
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| Wedding reading | 9/27/2004 |
Q: I am having trouble finding good readings to do. I have to pick three readings and can not even ...
A: Just wanted you to know I'm working on some ideas. I'll get back to you in the next day or two with ...
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| Favors | 9/25/2004 |
Q: Great Thanks a lot for your help. I can not wait to see what you can come up with :)Hi, I am ...
A: Well, here's what I came up with. Friendship, like the Bamboo tree, springs from nature rather ...
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| Engagment break off | 9/22/2004 |
Q: My ex-finace broke off the wedding 2 weeks ago and I know we will not be getting back together. My ...
A: I'm always sorry to hear about this happening, but in the long run it's less of a heart-ache than ...
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| business | 9/17/2004 |
Q: I want to know how I would go about starting up my own wedding planner company?
A: There are several organizations that offer this training. Check out ABC.com (american bridal ...
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| Wedding location | 9/16/2004 |
Q: When I announced my engagement to my family it was assumed that it was going to be held in my ...
A: Compromise is the name of the game here. Tell your family that you've decided to get married in ...
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| Wedding gifts | 9/11/2004 |
Q: If you buy gifts for 2 showers for the wedding couple, should you still take a gift to the wedding?
A: It's always hard to decide when you seem to be invited to all celebrations that seem to demand a ...
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| Groom's family responsibilities | 9/3/2004 |
Q: Our younger brother is getting married, his only parent (Mother)suddenly passed away a few months ...
A: Please accept my sympathy on the loss of your mother. Traditionally the groom's family handles ...
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| re: bridesmaids obligations | 9/3/2004 |
Q: I am going to be a bridesmaid in my friends wedding . I am out-of-town, but will be there a week ...
A: Unfortunately this happens frequently. The job of the maid of honor is help the bride as she needs ...
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| wedding gift | 8/27/2004 |
Q: We want to give cash as a gift but can't afford a lot of money so what would you consider to be too ...
A: Please forgive my not getting right back as I just got back from vacation. As your your question, ...
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| pre wedding break up issues | 8/18/2004 |
Q: I'm getting married in less than a month, and my mom and her boyfriend (of 7 years) are breaking up ...
A: This type of problem is always hard. If you don't want him to come then see if you can have coffee ...
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| what to wear | 8/4/2004 |
Q: My step-daughter is getting married in a couple of months. I am in a quandary as to what to wear. ...
A: Select something that compliments the bride's and groom's mothers dresses. If they are wearing ...
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| Wedding Help | 7/31/2004 |
Q: I need help! I have been trying to start planning a wedding for July 16th 2005 and I want to use the ...
A: Decor is usually the stumper for brides. For your bouquet, consider white with a touch of red, or ...
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| bridesmaid duties | 7/30/2004 |
Q: I was asked to be a bridesmaid at a friends wedding. She has offered to pay for the dress. Do I ...
A: You have a great friend who really wants you to participate. Yes, do bring a gift. If you know any ...
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| directing the ceremony and rehersal | 7/27/2004 |
Q: I need advice on the timing and pace of the ceremony, what time everyone should arrive & etc. I ...
A: For the rehearsal, make sure everyone is told to be at the ceremony site at least 15 min. ahead so ...
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| Bridal shower etiquette | 7/22/2004 |
Q: I was wondering if it is customary for me to buy a gift for all 6 of my bridesmaids throwing me a ...
A: I'm assuming (a bad thing to do!) that you plan to give each bridesmaid a gift for participating in ...
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| Outfits for Weddings | 7/15/2004 |
Q: Oh no - another dilema. i saw yesterday a pair of lemon (sort of primrose lemon - Light) tousers ...
A: Not a problem Sally, glad to be of service. If the lemon slacks fit better and you feel better in ...
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| Weddings - Bridal Party | 7/14/2004 |
Q: I have a problem in regards to the bridal party. My partner wants to include her nephew but the ...
A: You didn't say the age of the boy, however, you could consider having him be a ring-bearer (a ...
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| Outfits for Weddings | 7/13/2004 |
Q: I am attending a wedding in a weeks time. I am really finding it difficult to find something to ...
A: Dressing for a wedding can be a problem even under the best of circumstances. If the outfit you ...
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| small wedding in Pennsylvania | 7/1/2004 |
Q: I have a few questions. My boyfriend and I (13 years together) want to get married this summer. I ...
A: There are a couple of ideas you might consider. Check with your priest or pastor (if you have one) ...
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| gift | 6/23/2004 |
Q: I am the mother of the bride, I want to give a monetary gift to my daughter and her husband to be ...
A: This is always a hard question. I'd say give what you feel comfortable with and that's within your ...
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| Inviting parent's friends | 6/21/2004 |
Q: I am paying for the reception for my fiance' and I. Our parents are not assisting at all with ...
A: This can be a big problem when parents have a lot of friends they want to share the joy with. ...
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| Wedding Gift Etiquitte | 6/20/2004 |
Q: My husband thinks that because he is part of the wedding party in his best friends wedding, that he ...
A: While giving a gift is totally optional, for both participants and guests, it's a very nice gesture, ...
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| Including wedding website information | 6/15/2004 |
Q: My question is; how do we, or is it ever appropriate to, include our personal wedding website ...
A: This is a debatable question, however, I advise against it. If you have time and are sending save ...
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| wedding consultant help | 6/10/2004 |
Q: I apologize in advance for the length of this email. However, I am very interested in becoming a ...
A: The hardest part of being a wedding consultant/coordinator is getting your name out and obtaining ...
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| Wedding/Maid of Honor | 6/8/2004 |
Q: I was just wondering if it would be awkward to have a mother as the maid of honor? I know it's not ...
A: The good thing about weddings is that you can pretty much do what you want. Yes, I have had brides ...
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| wedding fashion | 5/18/2004 |
Q: I am a guest a an afternoon, outdoor wedding. Is it okay to wear a hat?
A: I see no problem as long at you sit where it won't keep people around you from seeing the ceremony. ...
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| Wedding Attendant Etiquette | 3/31/2004 |
Q: One of my bridesmaids (sister of the groom) is married to one of the groomsman. They have just ...
A: I really feel for you with this situation. I recently did a wedding where the parents decided to ...
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| Gifts | 2/16/2004 |
Q: We would like to inform our guests that we prefer to recieve money as a wedding gift to put towards ...
A: The best way to let guests know is by posting it on your wedding website (if you have one), and to ...
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