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| Wedding etiquette | 10/26/2009 |
Q: Two things. One person from the wedding either gave a card for a present or didn't.....if I ask ...
A: No! Do not bring it up. Sometimes people have good intentions but either forget or maybe don't ...
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| Dropped as a Bridesmaid | 10/5/2009 |
Q: My very good friend, or at least I thought so until recently, honored me by asking me to become a ...
A: I was in a similar situation with my sister-in-law and was disinvited to her shower only to be ...
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| RSVP too many to one invite | 10/4/2009 |
Q: I have a third cousin I just met a year ago. He and his wife were invited to our engagement party ...
A: Easy fix...this requires a phone call from you. Simply call them and say that there was a ...
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| wording for non-family children at wedding | 10/1/2009 |
Q: I am trying to word our invitations to let people now that children that are not related to us are ...
A: The easiest and most tactfuI way to handIe this is by writing the name of whoever is invited, on the ...
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| What color to wear | 8/23/2009 |
Q: If the bridesmaids are going with a dark berry color, what color should I wear as the mother of the ...
A: Although you are going to be in pictures as the Mother of the Bride, there are no set rules as to ...
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| Centerpieces | 6/12/2009 |
Q: I am getting married October 2nd. Everything is ready to go except reception table centerpieces. I ...
A: The beauty of centerpieces is you can be as creative as you'd like with them!! Think outside the box ...
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| bridal shower | 5/18/2009 |
Q: I have a daughter named Emma haha.. Ok well I am the matron of honor of my friends wedding. This is ...
A: It sounds like you need to quit while you're ahead! You are under NO obligation to do anything more ...
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| flowers to match my wedding gown | 4/21/2009 |
Q: For my wedding gown I will be wearing a white gown with a sash that is peridot in color that goes ...
A: I suggest you go with the calla lillies with a few peridot color flowers to coordinate with your ...
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| long distance wedding | 4/14/2009 |
Q: My son will be married a plane ride away from where he grew up and from where his family resides. ...
A: Let's not make this so complicated! Wedding invites should be sent to all on the guest list, ...
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| Wedding ceremony help! | 4/8/2009 |
Q: Ok me and my fiance have been engaged for 3 years. We want to get married this summer in august.We ...
A: This is an easy fix! All you need to do is contact a "Justice of the Peace" to marry you at your ...
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| wedding color co-ordination | 3/13/2009 |
Q: my fiance has picked a cornflower blue for the bridesmaid dresses. I went to the tux shop and none ...
A: I suggest you just go ahead and have the groomsmen wear the same color as you. I assume you'll wear ...
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| Planning my wedding | 2/24/2009 |
Q: I am getting married in Sept. 2010. My fiance and I are relocated in a few months to the MD area and ...
A: $15,000 is a decent budget for 85 people, you just may have to do a lot of the work yourself which ...
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| invite grandparents' friends | 2/24/2009 |
Q: My grandparents want to invite 20 of their friends to my wedding and are willing to pay for them. ...
A: Either you suck it up and allow your grandparents to bring all their friends or you need to say ...
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| wedding question | 2/7/2009 |
Q: Ok wanted an outsiders point of view. Its kind of complicated. My fiance whom is 36 and I am 25. His ...
A: There's no need for you to wait. If you were having the wedding the same month or weekend or much ...
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| Wedding Time & Reception | 1/20/2009 |
Q: I am getting married in a Catholic church and the ceremony is at 2pm. This will last probably 1 hour ...
A: Ideally, you want there to be as little a gap as possible between the wedding and reception. If the ...
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| themes | 12/21/2008 |
Q: What do you think of a Christmas in July wedding?
A: Wow, I love the idea! What a unique and romantic thought. Christmas is such a wonderful holiday and ...
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| Do I have to include my sister in my wedding? | 11/19/2008 |
Q: This will sound awful, but my sister and I aren't close and I have no asked her to be in my wedding ...
A: Hey Bevin, You need to stick to your guns and not make choices out of feeling guilty. If you and ...
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| What color do sisters, brothers wear to our wedding? | 8/4/2008 |
Q: We're having a fall wedding. I'm in ivory, bridesmaids are deep red/burgundy, my mom and his are in ...
A: Assuming his sisters and your brother aren't in the wedding, they can wear whatever they like. ...
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| Want to plan a renewal of vows ceremony. | 7/31/2008 |
Q: When my husband and I got married, we went to the justice of peace! Five years later we had our ...
A: Because of your small budget, you're going to have to implore the help of friends/family. One way to ...
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| Bridesmaids dresses | 7/22/2008 |
Q: We are having a mid-september country very casual wedding. I have a very simple lace ankle lenght ...
A: I suggest you go with something ankle length as well, so the bridesmaids don't look dressier than ...
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| Wedding dress colors | 7/13/2008 |
Q: I am getting married in Aug. 2009. I'm in my 40's and this is a second marriage. The ceremony is ...
A: The dress is really pretty, perfect for an outdoor affair! I would suggest you put your daughters in ...
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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: It sounds like you were really trying not to stress your daughter out by going directly to the ...
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| lottery ticket tree for the bridal shower | 6/26/2008 |
Q: I am planning a bridal shower for my soon to be sister-in-law. Someone came up with an idea for a ...
A: I would go ahead and do the invitation as usual with a note at the bottom that reads something along ...
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| colors | 6/23/2008 |
Q: I am just starting to really plan my wedding which is set for February 21,2009. I want to use green ...
A: Go ahead and use the colors you like best, the ones that fit your vision. Don't limit yourself to ...
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| Wedding color scheme that matches 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: Champagne isn't too far off from white so don't stress!! Just go with whatever color combination you ...
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| ivory dress | 6/21/2008 |
Q: I have an ivory wedding dress. The bridesmaids have victorian lilac dresses. The groomsmen are going ...
A: The groom should match you. So, he should go ahead and wear all ivory, shirt and vest. It will allow ...
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| colours | 6/5/2008 |
Q: OK so We want to get married in october. I love the nuetrals that you can do with that season but I ...
A: I really don't like to have seasons dictate what colors you choose. Pick what you like and don't ...
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| 2 Bosses Marrying Each Other - Gift | 5/15/2008 |
Q: I have been w/my company for over 9 years and have a close relationship with my 2 bosses that are ...
A: I always love places like Things Remembered for these kind of gifts. They have wonderful trinkets, ...
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| Uninvited Wedding Guests | 4/7/2008 |
Q: I’m at my wit’s end! My daughter is getting married and we are having a real problem with uninvited ...
A: To answer your question, you are not off base by any means. It's your choice not to have children ...
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| Bride's family tradition at Rehearsal Dinner-appropriate? | 3/28/2008 |
Q: Our wedding is in 2 weeks. My fiance's parents are hosting a lovely rehearsal dinner for us. My ...
A: This is a sticky situation but one easily mended. On the one hand, it's YOUR wedding, but on the ...
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| Sunset theme wedding colors? | 1/29/2008 |
Q: My wedding is going to have a sunset theme- inspired by the bright yet natural colors of a sunset- I ...
A: If you really want to have the colors of the sunset, I would stick with pink and orange hues and ...
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| wedding colors | 1/26/2008 |
Q: I am plannin my wedding to be in early November 2008 or early February 2009. I really want to use ...
A: To prevent all your colors from clashing, I suggest you choose the six girl's dress colors then use ...
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| wedding list | 1/23/2008 |
Q: My daughter is getting married next may 2009. we are in high gear with all theplans. Problem with ...
A: I think it's best to leave this to your daughter and her hubby-to-be. Have them give you (and his ...
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| wedding flowers/colors | 1/17/2008 |
Q: I am recently engaged and want to have our wedding on May 30th 2009. I am having a hard time ...
A: Lilies are an expensive flower. I suggest visiting your local florist and checking out prices. Or, ...
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| wedding band/no engagement ring | 9/9/2007 |
Q: My fiance and I are building a house and don't have the money for wedding rings. What temporary ...
A: There are many alternatives to pricey wedding ring sets! Check out stores like Wal-Mart and Target ...
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| October Weeding colors | 9/6/2007 |
Q: Am having my weeding on this october and I want to know the perfect color(s) for october weddings. ...
A: Typically, fall colors would be used for an October wedding but you should pick the colors you like ...
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| Rehearsal Dinner Invitations | 9/5/2007 |
Q: How should I word our Rehearsal Dinner invitations? My fiance and I are throwing it, but his ...
A: The invitation can be short and sweet: You are invited to join us for dinner following the ...
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| I want to do this right | 8/6/2007 |
Q: I am very recently engaged and I have been trying to do research on religion and tradition to find ...
A: There are many ways to make your wedding unique and spiritual. I suggest choosing a favorite Bible ...
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| double wedding invatations | 7/22/2007 |
Q: We are planning a double wedding and im not sure how to do the invatations. Any ideas?
A: I've never planned a double wedding, but the wording would be the same as a single, whether it's: ...
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| bridesmaid in Black | 7/21/2007 |
Q: how much black is suitable to be a bridesmaid dress color?
A: I think all black bridesmaids dresses are perfectly acceptable! In fact, that's what I had in my ...
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| wedding reception food | 7/18/2007 |
Q: I am having a wedding in August. Expecting 150 guests. Serving fruit (watermelon, cantaloupe, ...
A: It's hard to say EXACTLY, but here's a good gauge: - 1 lb. of cheese should serve 6-8 people so go ...
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| wedding reception food | 7/18/2007 |
Q: I am having a wedding in August. Expecting 150 guests. Serving fruit (watermelon, cantaloupe, ...
A: It sounds like you have a great assortment of food planned! You should expect each guest to eat ...
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| parents' thank-you gifts | 7/10/2007 |
Q: I'm really having a tough time thinking of parents' gifts. I'm getting my mom a personalized ...
A: Because your parent's have (assumably) supported you through the years and are helping with the ...
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| Wording my Invitations and other lol | 7/5/2007 |
Q: One question is for my wedding we are not supplying all kinds of liquor. We will have beer, soda, & ...
A: Having beer, soda and fuzzy navels is fine. Your guests get whatever you provide, nothing more. It ...
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| my sisters wedding | 7/4/2007 |
Q: My little sister is getting married in south of france in 2 months and I want to plan something nice ...
A: For your keepsake, I suggest using pictures from over the years to create a collage. You could start ...
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| question on renewing vows | 6/18/2007 |
Q: My name is Jessica I was wondering how do I go about getting my parents vows renewed? I am planning ...
A: What a wonderful thing you're doing for your parents! The best way to go about this is to act as ...
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| response/menu cards | 6/15/2007 |
Q: I am working on my invitations. I am including response cards and the guests also have to pick ...
A: Ususally, the menu card just gives a choice such as chicken or vegetarian, and the guests would ...
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| Picking Colors | 6/13/2007 |
Q: My wedding dress is the Judd Waddell champagne, and it is satin. It looks antique white in ...
A: If you want to go with brown bridesmaids dresses, you can pick crisp white and ivory flowers with an ...
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| wedding | 6/8/2007 |
Q: Hey My daughter is getting married and she put me in charge of the reception and i don't know what ...
A: Although your daughter put you in charge, you should really seek a little insight from her. What ...
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| question on renewing vows | 6/7/2007 |
Q: My name is Jessica I was wondering how do I go about getting my parents vows renewed? I am planning ...
A: I'd love to help!! The first and best thing to do is set a theme, whether that be a backyard BBQ, ...
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| belated wedding | 6/5/2007 |
Q: My son and daughter-in-law got married 15 months ago. Her parents live in another country. So they ...
A: You would use the following: The honor of your presence is requested at the reception of NAMES On ...
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| Gifts for the 2nd time around | 5/8/2007 |
Q: My brother-in-law is getting remarried and his fiance has never been married before. I gave nice ...
A: Although gift giving shouldn't be tit for tat, it's hard not to see it that way! Suck it up and be ...
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| Maid of Honor Dress | 5/5/2007 |
Q: I am the maid of honor in my cousins wedding and I have the choice of picking my own dress. I have ...
A: Because it is a winter wedding, there would be nothing wrong with wearing a shrug or shawl with your ...
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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: The bridal shower is more personal, so the entire wedding guest list is over the top. The people who ...
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| After wedding celebration | 4/17/2007 |
Q: HELP!!!! My sister and her husband were just married at a courthouse. They would like to have a ...
A: ! The best advice I think I can give is to have your sister do things HER way. If she WANTS to ...
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| Wedding colours | 4/5/2007 |
Q: I wrote you before but I'm not sure if you remember. I had asked you about green and aqua as ...
A: I would keep cream as an accent color for sure to offset the other bright colors you have in mind. ...
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| Colors to use!! | 4/3/2007 |
Q: I am getting married in June 2008 and I want one of my colors to be champagne. I don't know what ...
A: With a June wedding, I would take advantage of the beautiful colors budding that time of year. ...
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| wedding invites | 4/2/2007 |
Q: My Fiance & I are having a small wedding of only our closest family members & a few dear friends. ...
A: Hey Jim, It sounds like you either invite them all or not at all. If they are fine with attending ...
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| evening weddings | 3/29/2007 |
Q: I was invited to a wedding in May at 6:00 in the evening at a pretty fancy hotel. I have never been ...
A: Either a nice pair of slacks with a pretty top or sweater would be fine or a cocktail dress. You can ...
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| wording for gift list | 3/29/2007 |
Q: we have both had r own homes and now live together so instead of presents we would like 2 open up a ...
A: I hate to say it, but this is rude. The ONLY way to get the message across is IF people ask. When ...
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| RSVP nightmare | 3/29/2007 |
Q: My fiance and I are getting married in one month. We had decided on having a nice sized reception ...
A: Don't panic! You need to get some help and have people start making phone calls. It's ...
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| wedding/reception | 3/26/2007 |
Q: i am getting married July 14 at PM at colonial baptist church Saturday here in Lubbock tx.i wonder ...
A: Just because there will be no dancing or drinking, doesn't mean you can't have a fun wedding! I'm ...
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| invites | 3/20/2007 |
Q: ok well the venue where i am having my reception can only hold about 125-150 people for the meal, ...
A: I see. Well, I still think it's a bit tacky. The thing is, when the rest of the guests arrive, ...
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| invites | 3/20/2007 |
Q: ok well the venue where i am having my reception can only hold about 125-150 people for the meal, ...
A: The worst thing to do would disclude people from the reception! They show up to the wedding, bring a ...
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| Wedding Etiquette for MOG | 2/27/2007 |
Q: What, if any considerations should be given the mother of the groom when planning the wedding? ...
A: This is really tough since you are out of state. You should be able to get this info directly from ...
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| Groom's Tie | 2/16/2007 |
Q: Emma, I have a couple fashion questions. I can't find a good answer anywhere. 1.)What color and ...
A: This is simple. You want to match your bride so with the black suit, wear an ivory shirt/vest. Your ...
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| Wedding colors | 2/7/2007 |
Q: I am planning my wedding for Oct 26, 2007 and I have changed my colors three times because I don't ...
A: Stick with one main color and use complimentary colors. For example, if your heart is set on the ...
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| wedding colors | 1/26/2007 |
Q: I'm having my wedding next July ('08) and I'm not sure what color(s) to do. Should I have just one? ...
A: Don't let the season dictate your choice of color! I love black and white also but you can throw any ...
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| question about color | 1/17/2007 |
Q: My wedding is not until Summer 2009, but im starting early. My dress is going to be white. I have ...
A: Hey Amy, All those colors sound like they will be pretty together. You can always use carnations, ...
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| Father of Bride's 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: The best thing is that a decision has been made. How she presents this to her father/your ex-husband ...
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| wedding party troubles | 1/9/2007 |
Q: The wedding party basicly the 2 best men got into a fight. We are 5 months away from the wedding and ...
A: The shower doesn't really have anything to do with the wedding party, persay. It's more the women on ...
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| wedding colors | 1/2/2007 |
Q: I'm getting married in April. Since this is my second marriage, I will be wearing ivory. My ...
A: Those are great colors, you may want to throw in a red or even a silver just for a complimentary ...
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| WEDDING ON A BUDGET | 12/26/2006 |
Q: I AM TRYING TO PLAN MY OWN WEDDING ON A BUDGET OF ONLY $800, IN ONLY 3 MONTHS, WHILE WORKING FROM ...
A: With a small budget, it's important to figure out where you want to put the money. I suggest you ...
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| the color | 12/14/2006 |
Q: My sister is having her wedding next summer and she asked me to help her plan the whole thing, ...
A: I would stick with colors that are in the burgundy family like a pink or mauve and compliment it ...
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| ceremony... where? | 12/12/2006 |
Q: You don't think it would be rude to let the guests be uncomfortable? Plus how would pictures of the ...
A: Here's the thing, if it is cold, there is no reason guests can't wear coats. It would be rude to ask ...
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| ceremony... where? | 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: Bottom line? You need to cater to your vision. If you really, really picture the glass room being ...
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| Reception Tables | 12/10/2006 |
Q: I am having a hard time finding pictures with my colors in it for the ceremony and reception. Our ...
A: Think white flowers in crystal vases and candles of all sizes illuminating bright, white light. ...
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| how to balance it through: colors | 12/8/2006 |
Q: Original wedding date was supposed to be summer of 08 and I had planned for summery colors. Now the ...
A: I would keep it simple. Because you already have gold, black and red, keep it at that. Use the ...
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| Black and White Wedding | 12/2/2006 |
Q: I am having a black and white themed wedding, I want only these colors and Calla Lilies as ...
A: Think elaborately simple! Vases with Calla Lilies will be the main decorations so use plenty of them ...
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| wedding reception | 12/1/2006 |
Q: What is the right order of events for a wedding reception, such as, when to make the toast, when to ...
A: After the party makes their way into the reception, it begins with the first dance followed by the ...
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| Dress question | 12/1/2006 |
Q: My boyfriend is the best man at his older brother's (expensive) wedding in July of 2007. What are ...
A: Because it will be fairly warm in July, you could either wear a lightweight dress with a nice slide ...
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| Matron of Honor | 11/30/2006 |
Q: I was recently asked to be my friend's matron of honor. I'm I obligated to give her a bridal ...
A: If you'd like to give her a shower, you should but you aren't obligated in any way! The mother is ...
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| wedding on a $1000 budget | 11/24/2006 |
Q: I am 27 and my fiance is 25. We have 3 children, not together. I want to have a lovely wedding but ...
A: You can simply rent a small wedding chapel, which usually is paid by a small donation. You won't be ...
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| Clashing dates | 11/22/2006 |
Q: Me and my fiancé were the first from our friend group to get engaged and set the date for summer ...
A: Weddings are a big deal and I can see why you feel upset. The best advice I can give you is to move ...
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| wedding | 11/19/2006 |
Q: i am getting married on august 5, 2007 in vegas. i m having a reception dinner at the rainforest ...
A: Heidi, I think it's always fun to play a "who knows the couple best" game. Create a fun worksheet of ...
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| october wedding colors | 11/16/2006 |
Q: my name is nina. my cousin is getting married in Oct. of 2007. She is trying to decide what colors ...
A: I think those color choices compliment each other beautifuly, particularly the wine, gold, and ...
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| wedding | 11/14/2006 |
Q: My friend of 35 years (grooms Mother)was unable to invite any of her friends to her sons wedding . ...
A: You know, weddings are a crazy time! I think it is always a nice gesture to let family members ...
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| Wedding invites | 10/25/2006 |
Q: ------------------------------------------- The text above is a follow-up to ... Our church ...
A: Lynn, I can't see why that would raise a problem...weddings are very personal and it has to be what ...
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| Wedding invites | 10/25/2006 |
Q: This is a very touchy situation. You have an individual who is studying in the ministry who is ...
A: Although he is a studying minister, keep the invites as usual. Create a guest list and move forward. ...
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| walking down the isle! | 10/19/2006 |
Q: I want for my whole wedding party to do a different entrance for the ceremony down the isle. What ...
A: Why don't you have your wedding party come in on either side of the church and meet in the middle. ...
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| Pre-pre-planning | 10/12/2006 |
Q: My name is Melissa. I'm going to marry him! I'm so excited! Anyway, its very early, we are going ...
A: That's wonderful news! Wedding planning is very exciting and can be a stressful time so the more ...
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| wedding colors | 10/3/2006 |
Q: I am trying to find some colors for my wedding. I know that I want a baby blue, but I'm not sure ...
A: I'm not sure in what season you are getting married, but if it's near fall, think browns, beiges and ...
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| protocal for seating | 9/28/2006 |
Q: My son is getting married. His dad and I are divorced. Typically the mom and dad sit together in ...
A: In this case, it would not be inappropriate to all sit together on this special day. The ...
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| special wedding | 9/24/2006 |
Q: am tahreer from palestine ... actually i'll marry after 2 months and i need a special ideas for my ...
A: Rings are usually held by the officiant until the time comes to present them. You could have a ring ...
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| What to wear | 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: Because the wedding is outside in October, it may be chilly. I suggest a casual pantsuit or ...
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| wedding directing | 9/17/2006 |
Q: My wedding is november 25, 2006. I do not have a wedding planner nor a director. I am in confusion ...
A: Usually if you don't have a wedding planner, there is usually a church rep. who should help you sort ...
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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: In wedding planning, it needs to be done TOGETHER so that neither of you feel overwhelmed. You need ...
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| Guest Attire | 9/8/2006 |
Q: I leave here in a couple of hours for a wedding in Illinois. I travel a lot for business, so I have ...
A: I hope I got to you in time :) It is perfectly fine to wear the tan with a blue shirt or nice dress ...
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| How many colors | 9/1/2006 |
Q: How many colors do you think is ok for a fall wedding. My sister is getting married in Nov. and I am ...
A: With fall colors, you have a lot to choose from!! With burgundy, I suggest one gold or orange color ...
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| How to start?? | 8/31/2006 |
Q: What advise might u have for a high school junior trying become a wedding consultant. I know the ...
A: An internship is an excellent way to start. It will give you a better idea of what the business is ...
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| Are deep red and cream flowers ok with truffle brown dresses? | 8/14/2006 |
Q: I am getting married on Oct. 28. My bridesmaid dresses are a lovely chocolate brown color called ...
A: Don't let seasons stop your vision. Although you are having a fall wedding, those colors will work ...
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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: During dinner would be the perfect time to make a toast. Keep it a couple minutes and speak from ...
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| Cocktail Reception | 8/3/2006 |
Q: I am planning a wedding for someone who is thinking of having a cocktail reception instead of a full ...
A: Since you will be serving cocktails and probably finger foods, you could plan the wedding a bit ...
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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: If you are planning on lighting a unity candle, the memorial candle may be done at the same time. If ...
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| Fall Colors | 7/5/2006 |
Q: My daughter's wedding will be Nov 25th. We live in Texas and the last few years we have had decent ...
A: I'm a big fan of choosing colors and styles of dress that are personal and of the bride's taste. I ...
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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: Just because the groom will be wearing a purple tie, doesn't mean you have to incorporate that into ...
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| Money Tree | 6/30/2006 |
Q: Emma; This is my second wedding and I do not need anything for the house. Instead I would like to ...
A: Hey Laura, Having a small note somewhere on the invitation stating "no gifts please" is perfectly ...
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| guest attire | 6/16/2006 |
Q: I'm a guest at a wedding that is being held at the Radison Inn at 4:00 PM. I'd like to not have to ...
A: It sounds like your dress is fine as long as it's tasteful (think, not too revealing or tight) As ...
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| uncoventional wedding | 6/16/2006 |
Q: I have so many questions!! we are both getting married for the 2nd time. We have lived together for ...
A: The biggest thing to remember is that this wedding is YOURS!!! You and your soon to be husband need ...
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| Fall wedding colors/flowers | 6/16/2006 |
Q: I am getting married in November on a limited budget. The space we have is a private golf club, and ...
A: Hey Amy, You can really achieve the look you're going for without spending a lot of money. Think ...
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| gifts gifts gifts and more gifts!!! | 6/10/2006 |
Q: My sister is getting married in a month and I need to know a way to approach this gift idea!! She is ...
A: Hey Kristy, You are only obligated to give gifts for the events you attend. Keep it simple; set a ...
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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: There is no "right" protocol. You all have to do what works for everyone financially. These days, ...
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| how do you ask for money as a gift | 5/26/2006 |
Q: my parent are having a50 wedding anniversary how canwe ask the guest for money on the invitations ?
A: Hey Teresa, I hate to break it to you, but you don't! It would come across as very tacky to ask ...
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| Rehersal Dinner | 5/13/2006 |
Q: My brother is getting married for the second time and it is his bride's first. He is expecting my ...
A: These days, there is no rule concerning who pays. It could be the bride or groom's parents or the ...
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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: Hey Katherine, Here's the thing: No matter what either of you feels, there has to be a happy medium! ...
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| Maid of honor dress | 4/24/2006 |
Q: I have a question for you that I know you probably have never ran across before. I am the Maid of ...
A: Hey Dinah, If you could find a large bandage the same color as your skin tone, use that to cover it. ...
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| color schemes | 4/6/2006 |
Q: What color scheme will go well with daisies? I personally don't like the bright gold center color of ...
A: Hey Mandy, If you really like dark purple, then you can incorporate that into your color scheme. ...
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| Bridesmaid choice | 4/6/2006 |
Q: I have recently gotten engaged and starting to organise the wedding. I don't want my sister to be a ...
A: It would be pretty unusual not to include your sister in your wedding party. Everyone is different, ...
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| Children at weddings? | 3/28/2006 |
Q: I have a friend that has a 4 month old baby. She takes her baby everywhere and thinks everyone is ...
A: Hey Tracy, If it goes for your friend, it must go for everyone. You must allow kids or no ...
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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: How do you usually communicate with them? E-mail? Phone calls? Letters? Use any of those avenues to ...
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| Colors for Western Wedding | 3/9/2006 |
Q: I am stuck on stupid trying to figure out what to do for colors on my western wedding. I have not ...
A: Hey Amanda, It's harder than it seems! When I think of western, I think of bandanas, rodeos and ...
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| Functions of the train | 3/8/2006 |
Q: Please, i just want you to help me out with the various functions of the members of the wedding ...
A: The best man and maid of honor serve as witnesses and sign the marriage license. They are also the ...
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| Nursing Assistant at wedding | 2/10/2006 |
Q: My father will be attending my wedding in a wheel chair and with portable oxygen. He has decided to ...
A: Although your father doesn't need constant attention, his nurse will almost serve as his "guest" and ...
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| Gifts/Registry | 2/3/2006 |
Q: I am trying to get everything for my invitations picked out, and I have a HUGE concern. I have read ...
A: Usually, it is word of mouth that gets news out that you're registered. BUT, in this case, when ...
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| Not inviting children | 1/25/2006 |
Q: Well, we have been engaged for about 10 months now, the wedding is in August...and straight from the ...
A: I understand you must be very frusterated!! Bottom line?? No exceptions means no exceptions! All you ...
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| Elope or not... | 1/25/2006 |
Q: My fiance and I are very excited about getting married and WERE having fun planning it. That is, ...
A: It really sounds like you will have some major regrets if you elope. A wedding is one of the most ...
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| Inviting Kids to the Wedding Reception | 1/24/2006 |
Q: Emma: My daughter is getting married in March and has handled most of the arrangements. It is HER ...
A: Guests invitations should only have the names of those invited on them. For example, instead of ...
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| Ordaining a friend | 1/24/2006 |
Q: Emma, I want to ordain a friend so that (s)he can legally marry my boyfriend and I. I don't care ...
A: Technically, to sign the marriage license, your friend will not require legal documents. But you can ...
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| flower girl carry rings | 1/22/2006 |
Q: I am planning on having my fiance's two nieces (ages 2 and 4) as flower girls and no ring bearer. ...
A: No, the real rings aren't used. Typically, the best man and maid of honor carry the rings. You could ...
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| Invites | 1/20/2006 |
Q: I have a good friend whom im also inviting her mom and dad. she has a boyfriend in which whom ...
A: Yes, you are obligated to invite him. If you don't, you will cause a rift in your friendship. Your ...
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| Wedding colors | 1/19/2006 |
Q: My friend is getting married on Sept. 9th 2006 at 2pm and would to use the red, white & blue color ...
A: I hate putting perameters on wedding themes and colors. If those are the colors your friend wants ...
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| my wedding | 1/16/2006 |
Q: i'm getting married in october to the man of my dreams! i'm having my best friend and sister as ...
A: Regardless of the fact that your sister may be a tomboy, it is understood that she would still wear ...
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| I need Dr. Phil to deal with the relationship while planning the wedding | 1/10/2006 |
Q: I'm was a single parent and my daughter and I had a great relationship until she went away to ...
A: It's okay for being so long!! These things are tough to sort out and when it comes to family, it's ...
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| my wedding | 1/4/2006 |
Q: help!!! we are planning a september wedding and we don't know where to begin. we are not like the ...
A: Weddings don't have to be frantic!! As for your budget, the best way to stretch a dollar is to ...
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| Should I change my date?? | 1/2/2006 |
Q: I became engaged in November 2004. We set the date for Sept 30, 2006. Shortly after we set our ...
A: I would change your date. It doesn't sound like your mother-in-law is being understanding and you ...
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| Guest Accommodations | 12/31/2005 |
Q: Before I try and block rooms at an Inn for my guests I wanted to get some information on what to ...
A: Typically, your guests will all recieve a discount for blocking rooms. I don't think you are ...
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| colors | 12/29/2005 |
Q: I am planning on getting married May 27 2007. What colors should I be picking for my wedding? Etc.. ...
A: Close your eyes and imagine your wedding. What do you see? Just because May is a warm time of year, ...
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| maid of honor | 11/17/2005 |
Q: my maid of honor recently told me that she will not be able to be at the wedding sue to her ...
A: What a wonderful idea!! Not only will your Mother be honored, obviously but you will feel that extra ...
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| Wedding Invitations | 11/16/2005 |
Q: My wedding is May 5, 2006. I sent out casual Save the Date cards back in mid-August 2005. The card ...
A: Yikes!! This is a toughie. Morally, you are obligated to send them an invitation. Although you ...
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| The ring... | 11/11/2005 |
Q: To whom it may concern: I want to ask my girlfriend for her hand in marraige, but I have a deliema. ...
A: This is a tricky one!! If she already wears a ring, you can "play" with it and see where it fits on ...
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| My Budget | 11/11/2005 |
Q: I really just need someone to tell me if I'm fooling myself. For my wedding we have $5000.00 budget. ...
A: It can be done!! I did my entire wedding for just under $10,000 and with some creativity, it is ...
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| Large weddings | 11/10/2005 |
Q: Can you give me reasons as to why large weddings are better than smaller weddings?
A: I think that both small and big weddings can be just as nice as each other. The benefit I see to ...
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| hairstyles | 11/3/2005 |
Q: im looking to do a half up do with a tiara for my wedding. i want to find i web site that has ...
A: Weddinghair.com has several pictures of half-up hairstyles. It is not the best resource but has more ...
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| wedding themes | 11/2/2005 |
Q: My fiance wants a western/country themed wedding while I would like a beach/Hawaiian themed wedding. ...
A: This is an interesting combo and you have to be careful to avoid it looking cheesy. With that said, ...
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| maid of hornor | 11/1/2005 |
Q: My maid of honor is my best friend and a gay man how do I include him with out screaming to everyone ...
A: Being your "maid of honor" your friend will walk alone. So have him walk alone but stand on the side ...
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| wedding dinner | 10/31/2005 |
Q: The dinner is at a seperate venue than the reception. I have no problem with older children ...
A: Unfortunately, this is an all or nothing situation. You cannot include some kids and disclude others ...
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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 ...
A: I'm so glad you wrote me! I think I'd be lying if I said I didn't feel the same! My wedding was done ...
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| renewing wedding vows | 10/16/2005 |
Q: I'm needing help in planning this. I don't even know where to begin. I know we are not renewing our ...
A: Sorry if this is a duplicate...I think I already answered your question! If I were you, I would look ...
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| final count for reception | 10/14/2005 |
Q: If I had to guarantee 180 adults for the meal and have received 165 responses, should my final count ...
A: If you are going to pay for 180 either way then, yes, by all means have that be your final count. ...
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| Not allowed to dance | 10/7/2005 |
Q: My sister in law is getting married this weekend and just found out that rain will move her ...
A: After a nice dinner, a special song can be played and someone could make or create a pretty "tree" ...
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| Help! Bridesmaid crisis! | 10/2/2005 |
Q: I am a bridesmaid in my girlfriends wedding next summer. Yesterday, we went dress shopping and the ...
A: My advice is simple...stay out of it!! Trust me, you do not want to be in the middle of something ...
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| Choosing a wedding gown | 9/21/2005 |
Q: I don't know if you can help me or not, but I figure perhaps you could direct me to someone who can. ...
A: The dress depends on your body type and build. You are probably thin at the description you gave but ...
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| wedding invitations and shower invitations | 9/2/2005 |
Q: My best friend's son is getting married in December in his fiance's hometown which is about three ...
A: Anyone invited to the wedding needs to be included in the reception as well. It would hurt people's ...
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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: Having dangling cans and streamers is a somewhat southern tradition where families would paint cans ...
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| Wedding gifts | 8/17/2005 |
Q: I would like to know what is the correct way to ask for money as a wedding gift? On Oprah, the ...
A: I hate to break it to you, but that is inappropriate. There is nothing wrong with wanting money as a ...
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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: If there is an outdoor area or separate room that guests can wait in, have them directed there. You ...
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| Wedding Attire | 8/11/2005 |
Q: What type of dress and hairstyle is appropriate for a beach wedding? I am attending one in early ...
A: Annie, You can wear a black dress as long as it's beach-appropriate. The color is not necessarily as ...
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| Wedding Reception Music | 8/4/2005 |
Q: I would like to have a live band for about two hours (6-8) while people eat then switch to a DJ for ...
A: I see no problem with doing your music this way. Simply have the band play, then ask them to ...
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| univited reception guests | 7/19/2005 |
Q: What do I do about uninvited guests at the reception? My pastor (the groom) has announced in church ...
A: Your pastor opened a can of worms. Most people will not show up to the reception simply due to the ...
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| Cermony Program Wording for Deceased Parents | 7/10/2005 |
Q: I am working on Cermony programs for our October wedding. Both of my Fiance's parents are deceased, ...
A: This is a sticky subject but you can try something like this: "His late father Richard and his ...
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| wedding ceremony and reception | 7/10/2005 |
Q: I am getting married for the second time and my fiance' has also been married before. We have 5 kids ...
A: Because your dress is going to be so dark, you are right about not having deep purples and reds as ...
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| Cermony | 7/4/2005 |
Q: Is is ok to have a private wedding in the church with just family, then go into our parish hall ...
A: As much as I understand what you want, most people would be offended by not being invited to the ...
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| Wedding planning | 6/30/2005 |
Q: I was wondering if you would be willing to answer a few questions for publication in a book. I'm a ...
A: Pre-wedding stress is a big issue for brides-to-be. I think the most important thing is to allow ...
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| Unity Candles | 6/19/2005 |
Q: I am having an outside wedding but I also would love to use a unity candle during the ceremony. Is ...
A: You can still have the unity candles outside. If you have a tent or a type of awning, then place ...
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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: Okay...anyone can be a maid of honor regardless of age. Age doesn't have much to do with making ...
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| To Bustle or not to Bustle | 6/10/2005 |
Q: I prefer the back of my dress when it is not bustled. It does not a long train (capel length) Is ...
A: It is perfectly acceptable not to bustle your dress for the first few dances given it will not drag. ...
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| becoming ordained? | 5/23/2005 |
Q: A friend who is getting married in September has asked if I would like to officiate in their vow ...
A: I'm getting the feeling you may be a bit uncomfortable with this. If you are, explain to your friend ...
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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: Who cares if some people think it sounds cheap? If you think it sounds like a fun and affordable ...
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| ceremony site | 5/11/2005 |
Q: Yesterday my fiance and I went to look at the church where we had thought about getting married. ...
A: Some of those rules do sound ridiculous but you are at their mercy in this case. I got married at a ...
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| International Wedding | 5/8/2005 |
Q: My fiance and his family live in England. He is immigrating to the US about a month or so before ...
A: E-mail is a great connector! You can e-mail updates and ideas on a weekly basis so they feel ...
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| Catering | 5/7/2005 |
Q: My fiance wants his mother to cater our wedding, but i along with other's dont like her cooking, yet ...
A: It's really important for someone to have the proper experience to cater a wedding as it can be a ...
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| children at weddings | 4/20/2005 |
Q: How can you nicely and politely inform guests that you prefer no children at the reception? There ...
A: The easiest way is by addressing the envelope to Mr. and Mrs. Whomever and on the inner envelope, ...
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| Bridesmaide | 4/20/2005 |
Q: Emma, My husband and I are planning to have a tradditional church wedding ceremony with reception in ...
A: I don't think you should assume that your sister won't be able to help you because of what she is ...
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| Wedding Events | 4/19/2005 |
Q: What are all of the traditional wedding events included in the wedding ceremony/reception? I am ...
A: It sounds like you have a pretty good idea!! The unity candle is done during the ceremony, usually ...
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| WEDDING | 4/15/2005 |
Q: My Question is about my anniversary, I would like you to tell me what I should do for my wife. What ...
A: I suggest you go all out for your wife! Send her flowers, take her out to dinner, write her a poem ...
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| color schemes | 4/2/2005 |
Q: My wedding will be a fall wedding, but I am not real into the rusty reds and oranges of the season. ...
A: Picture your wedding the perfect way you would want it and go with that. If you love pastels, don't ...
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| Bridal Shower Invitation | 3/25/2005 |
Q: I have just received an invitation which reads: we are all so busy these days so instead of a ...
A: This is a new way to throw a bridal shower which does take a little fun out of the usual party! ...
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| How to say it | 3/10/2005 |
Q: I am getting married soon and I don't want children at my wedding. How should I word it on the ...
A: If you don't want kids, that's your decision. All you have to do to get this message across loud and ...
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| Invitees | 3/8/2005 |
Q: I'm being thrown a bridal shower by my ex-employer and she's inviting everyone that I used to work ...
A: Bottom line? If you aren't going to invite them to the wedding, don't invite them to the shower. It ...
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| Decoration | 2/2/2005 |
Q: Our wedding reception decoration is goin to be black and white .And our bridesmaid are wearing black ...
A: Funny thing is, those were my wedding colors and it turned out beautifully!! Black and white gives ...
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| color/bridesmaid dresses | 1/15/2005 |
Q: I am having an evening wedding in July/05 and trying to decide on colors and bridesmaid dresses. My ...
A: I had my bridesmaids wear black floor length gowns for my wedding in the middle of May simply ...
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| Family Problems | 11/8/2004 |
Q: I have a very extended family, with 3 step sister and a step brother. My problem is that my fiancee ...
A: Assure your family that you are only excluding people due to the fact that you want to keep the ...
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| Reception Ideas | 10/14/2004 |
Q: I need help with some ideas for my reception. Do to Christian beliefs I will not be having dancing ...
A: You can simply have a nice dinner reception and then make a toast to your father and then maybe have ...
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| Favor question | 9/24/2004 |
Q: I am going to make bamboo favors for my wedding. I am going to take a very small vase put stones in ...
A: I would suggest you keep it simple and write your names and wedding date for your guests to remember ...
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| reception: yes or no? | 9/12/2004 |
Q: I plan on getting married some time next year in October. I have been looking into everything and ...
A: It is completely okay if you do not want to have a big reception due to finances, but I would ...
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| renewing wedding vows | 9/2/2004 |
Q: My husband and I would like to renew our wedding vows. We would like to do this on a different day ...
A: You don't need a justice of the peace because you are already legally married. If you still want ...
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| destination wedding advice | 8/31/2004 |
Q: my fiancee and I are planning to get married in Ocho Rio in Jiamaca somewhere in March 2005. And I ...
A: Okay, first of all, nobody ever NEEDS showers but you will definitely want to have one before you ...
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| Ceremony and Reception time length | 8/25/2004 |
Q: Me and my fiance' have just about finished planning our wedding which is on October 2. We both want ...
A: Okay, first of all, you can do whatever you want. This is your wedding!! People seem to think that ...
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| wedding favors | 8/18/2004 |
Q: I am getting married the Sat. after Thanksgiving this year. It will be a small (50 people maximum) ...
A: If this is a duplicate, forgive me. I answered it once but got an e-mail saying you didn't recieve ...
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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: You have plenty of time so I suggest you head to a craft store to get some ideas. It sounds like ...
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| Bar at reception | 7/18/2004 |
Q: We are have a wedding reception for 150 persons. We are planning on having a full bar - but don't ...
A: Hey Mike- You want to make sure you have enough so with 150 people, you want to assume that each ...
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| wedding trivia | 7/12/2004 |
Q: could you please tell me what is the least popular month for weddings in the united states? Thank ...
A: Usually summer and spring weddings are the most popular, June being the most. October is the least ...
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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: Money is always much appreciated by newlyweds! How much you give really depends on your budget. ...
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| WEDDING COLORS | 6/16/2004 |
Q: I NEED HELP!!! MY WEDDING ISN'T UNTIL NEXT FALL, BUT I'D RATHER PALN TO EARLY THAN BE RUSHED IN THE ...
A: You really need to think about what you would like the colors to be. It doesn't really matter that ...
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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: I also planned my own wedding and while that may not make you an expert, it is a good way to get ...
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| Wedding flower colors | 4/16/2004 |
Q: I'm trying decide on my reception colors(the wedding is this spring). We are going to arrange the ...
A: When it comes down to it, the flowers will not clash with the drapes. Flowers are flowers and drapes ...
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| Inviting Divorced Couple | 4/8/2004 |
Q: Emma, Thanks for your answer. We hadn't planned on this , but is it appropriate to let each of ...
A: Because of the sensitivity of the issue, they will probably come to you and ask about it. If they ...
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| Inviting Divorced Couple | 4/2/2004 |
Q: Our children are planning a Golden Wedding Anniversary celebration for us. A couple that we have ...
A: I know this can be touchy, but because both friends are so dear to you, you must invite them both. ...
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| On a Budget | 2/10/2004 |
Q: I'm on a Five thousand dollar budget for my 9/19/04 wedding of 115 people. My fiance and I are very ...
A: Lakisha- Listen, anything can be done as long as you have the time to hunt around. Having the ...
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| make up artist? | 2/8/2004 |
Q: I have heard of bride's having a make-up artist do their make up before the ceremony. Is this a ...
A: If you are comfortable doing your own make-up, then go ahead and do it. You have to feel good on ...
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| what month should I have my wedding if the brides maids dresses are red? | 2/8/2004 |
Q: I am planning for my wedding WAY in advance and I am hoping to get married some time NEXT May or ...
A: Go with whatever colors you want. Typically, people choose colors based on season, but it is not ...
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