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| Bridesmaid dresses | 4/11/2009 |
Q: My wedding dress is platinum. What are good colors for my bridesmaids? I want them to complement my ...
A: With platinum being a metallic color, you can pretty much go with most colors. Generally it's ...
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| mother of bride dress | 4/10/2009 |
Q: My daughter is getting married in July. It is scheduled for 11am in our church. I have spent ...
A: Personally, I recommend that you take your daughter with you to try to find a dress that is in a ...
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| Groom's attire | 11/18/2008 |
Q: I'm planning to wear a navy blue suit and white shirt for my wedding. However I'm torn between a ...
A: Because you are wearing a white shirt, I recommend the gold waistcoat. Wearing a waistcoat with an ...
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| Wedding attire for an October Florida wedding | 9/22/2008 |
Q: I've been invited to a wedding in October in Hollywood Florida at 5 in the afternoon (inside a ...
A: Having lived in Fort Lauderdale, I can tell you that it is still quite warm in October. =) Inside a ...
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| wedding gift | 9/22/2008 |
Q: I knew a couple yrs. ago that received a glass goblet that was used (I think) to drink from if they ...
A: It is an old French custom and it is called coupe de mariage (literally: cup of the marriage). ...
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| addressing place cards for wedding | 9/8/2008 |
Q: I am addressing wedding placecards. How do I address the placecard when I have a couple who are ...
A: You can put them as a separate place cards but some couples, especially those who have been together ...
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| Post Wedding Reception | 9/5/2008 |
Q: Ok, in a nutshell, here's my story...I'm getting married Aug. 22, 2009 (we're both in our 40's and ...
A: I sincerely apologize for the tardiness of this response. I injured my eye and you would not believe ...
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| anniversary invitations | 8/23/2008 |
Q: I am having a surprise anniversary party for my parent's. I have the invitations all done except for ...
A: Please keep in mind that many of the well-wishers will ignore your desires and bring presents ...
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| seating arrangements at reception | 8/21/2008 |
Q: My original plan was to have a small intimate wedding with only immediate family members, but then ...
A: I think it is time to sit down and have a very deep talk with your fiance. I can see a larger ...
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| Buying registry gifts at a different store | 8/13/2008 |
Q: I will be attending a wedding in September and would like to use a store credit to purchase a gift ...
A: Stores actually tend to be fairly good about taking things off the registry list if they were ...
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| flowers | 6/18/2008 |
Q: I want my bridal party to carry a silk arrangement of dark orange and pink gerbera daisies. Is it ...
A: It isn't required to incorporate the bridesmaid flowers into your bouquet, though many brides do ...
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| Invitation Wording | 6/16/2008 |
Q: Hey Helen! My fiance and I are getting married January 27th in Mexico. My grandma and my fiances ...
A: =) I would keep the wording of the invitation simple- especially since people may or may not ...
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| wedding preparations | 5/24/2008 |
Q: I am getting married in 9 weeks. How do I keep my parents and my fiance's parents from fighting so ...
A: I advise either hiring a wedding coordinator or getting a friend to act as a wedding coordinator. ...
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| Reception - what to do when | 5/22/2008 |
Q: I am trying to to get a general order for the reception - such as - Who to introduce first, second ...
A: There really are no set rules for the order of a reception. If you are hiring a DJ or band, I highly ...
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| Peacock themed wedding | 5/12/2008 |
Q: My sister has asked me to make her wedding cake with a peacock theme eek! I'm no baker! How can I ...
A: This is definitely a bit of a quandry. I recommend using light cream-colored accents on the cake and ...
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| ceremony | 5/8/2008 |
Q: I am getting married in February and we would like to include my daughter, who will be a junior ...
A: When I got married, we had a part in the wedding ceremony where my husband and I presented my son ...
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| Between ceremony and reception | 5/4/2008 |
Q: My daughter is getting married at the end of the month. My husband suggested that we invite people ...
A: That is actually a very gracious thing for you to do. If the bride has attendants and/or a wedding ...
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| Wedding guest attire | 4/1/2008 |
Q: I am attending a wedding in mid-may in the chicagoland area. The wedding is for our close friends ...
A: With a mid-may evening reception, I would recommend a flirty floral print cocktail dress with muted ...
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| favors | 3/26/2008 |
Q: For our favors we have rock candy swizzle sticks made to resemble calla lilies in two baskets on a ...
A: If you want one that rhymes you might try: Thank you again! Now for treats. Please take one of our ...
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| Wedding colors | 3/25/2008 |
Q: We are getting married in August in Idaho. We are having a hard time coming up with colors. She ...
A: I would recommend some early fall colors. Burgundy is a good one. You might want to make that your ...
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| Pearls | 3/18/2008 |
Q: I forgot to ask you my other question. I've heard recently that it is unlucky for brides to wear ...
A: It is actually the opposite. The superstition is that pearls bring good luck to brides. Traditional ...
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| Matron of Honour & Parent Gifts | 3/18/2008 |
Q: I'm struggling to find a gift for my Matron of Honour. Our wedding is overseas where we live and ...
A: I would recommend a gift of anywhere from $50 to $100 USD. Since she is coming so far, giving her a ...
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| Wedding Attire Question | 3/17/2008 |
Q: My husband is a groomsman in a wedding in late June. It is a formal affair (although I'm not ...
A: I would recommend a calf-length cocktail (or semi-formal) dress. Something not to revealing in muted ...
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| guests seating themselves | 3/12/2008 |
Q: I have been to many weddings recently and I realized that seating is a HUGE deal and can actually ...
A: I've been to a few weddings where it was seat yourself (my own had this option as well) and everyone ...
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| Ring Bearer | 2/18/2008 |
Q: I am planning on having my cousin in my wedding. He will be about 18m to a year. I know that is ...
A: There are a few options here. One is to have one member of the wedding party carry him. Another ...
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| Centerpieces | 2/13/2008 |
Q: I have Eiffel tower vases (also known as maestro vases) for my reception. I would like dendrobium ...
A: Without knowing exactly how big your vases are, it is hard to say. However, as dendrobium orchids ...
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| Place card wording | 2/9/2008 |
Q: How do you word the placecards when children will be seated at the same table as their parents? Mr ...
A: Generally, one would put: Mr. and Mrs. Joe McCarthy Patrick, Sally, and Elise The children's names ...
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| Wedding Invitation | 2/8/2008 |
Q: I was wondering how we could let our guests know that no children are allowed at the wedding without ...
A: One one line, simply put "Please join us for a reception immediately following the ceremony." This ...
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| HELP! My Daughters' wedding May 4th | 2/7/2008 |
Q: I am buying a new tuxedo for my daughters' wedding. It is an elegant 12:00 pm garden ceremony, ...
A: In the end, it is the bride's call. If she wants all of her male attendants in smoking jackets and ...
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| Reception Instructions | 2/6/2008 |
Q: I am having an adult reception, in addition to the cocktail reception 1 hour before hand, what is ...
A: For the reception: "Please join us for a cocktail hour followed by adult reception at TIME, PLACE." ...
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| Wedding Invitation | 2/3/2008 |
Q: I was wondering how we could let our guests know that no children are allowed at the wedding without ...
A: I apologize for not responding in a more timely fashion but I was laid up with a migraine headache. ...
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| divorced parents -bride's father remarried | 1/26/2008 |
Q: Our daughter (my step daughter who i have raised for the past 10 years) is getting married in ...
A: Given this mother's ill behavior already, I have a feeling the third row won't be acceptable to her. ...
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| Flowers | 1/23/2008 |
Q: I am coordinating a wedding for a young lady in May. She has chosen the colors palm beach coral ...
A: In this case, I would go with an analogous color scheme- coral, orange, yellow. I would recommend ...
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| Divorced and remarried | 1/16/2008 |
Q: My parents are throwing my wedding and they want to include the grooms parents on the invitations. ...
A: An example of an invitation like that could be worded like this: Mr. and Mrs. Brides Parents ...
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| Daughter bringing boyfriend to wedding | 12/10/2007 |
Q: My fiance and I are getting married in the Spring. This is going to be a small wedding with close ...
A: I believe that if you are letting other guests bring dates, you should let your daughter bring one ...
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| Invitations | 12/5/2007 |
Q: I'm getting married on a Friday night and I was wandering how I can go about letting guests know ...
A: Simply state on the invitation: Hors d'ourves reception immediately following the ceremony. (If it ...
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| Wedding cake filling | 11/2/2007 |
Q: I was thinking of having a wedding cake with different fillings than usual. The usual filling is ...
A: I apologize as the system didn't inform of this follow-up until just now. I honestly do not know ...
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| Wedding cake filling | 10/31/2007 |
Q: I was thinking of having a wedding cake with different fillings than usual. The usual filling is ...
A: Don't worry about asking a lot of questions- I love them! =) I never, ever mind being asked a lot ...
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| jr. bridesmaid dress | 10/30/2007 |
Q: I'm getting married in April 2008.I have a jr. bridesmaid I'm having the hardest time finding a ...
A: I recommend hitting the local department stores. Any fancy dress or party dress can be used as a jr. ...
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| Ivory and Yellow? | 10/27/2007 |
Q: Helen, I have my heart set on a bridesmaid dress (After Six A6513 in cornsilk) that is a pale yellow ...
A: With the ivory and yellow, I could see how some might look and say, "Oh, it looks like she didn't ...
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| Wedding Stationery | 10/24/2007 |
Q: I have a couple questions regarding wedding stationers. Do you think it would be less expensive to ...
A: Honestly, it depends on your location and the ability of local shops. Chain shops can often get ...
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| Wedding invitations with dinner cards | 10/23/2007 |
Q: My future husband and I are planning on making our own invitations and have found the perfect ...
A: Yes, that is correct- you should only give information to things to which the person is invited. If ...
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| Stepmother responsibilities | 10/17/2007 |
Q: I am the stepmom of 4 years to my husband,s daughter. We have always had a good relationship. It ...
A: If you and your husband are paying for the reception, you are the hostess- whether she likes it or ...
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| The Groom and the Wedding Dress | 10/16/2007 |
Q: My fiance and I have awe both know the groom isn't supposed to see the bride on the wedding day ...
A: That is generally the tradition. However, many brides and grooms have broken this in order to take ...
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| 2nd Marriage Wedding Ettiquette | 10/12/2007 |
Q: This will be my son's 2nd marriage and her first. For his 1st wedding, I gave them an engagement ...
A: Your future daughter-in-law should not feel slighted because you went above and beyond the call of ...
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| grooms attire | 10/8/2007 |
Q: My fiance and I are getting married in November. It is a second wedding for both of us, only ...
A: A dark tan suit is appropriate dress-wise, however, I would be concerned that he would clash with ...
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| Mothers Being Seated at the Church | 10/5/2007 |
Q: We are getting married in a Roman Catholic Church. To my knowledge, the mother of the bride is ...
A: One thing you may want to consider is having both of your parents walk you down the aisle. This is ...
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| complicated wedding invitation wording | 10/2/2007 |
Q: I am the mother of the bride-to-be and am trying to help my daughter word her wedding invitations. ...
A: It is entirely up to the bride whether or not she wishes to put her father's name on the ...
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| placecard settings | 9/24/2007 |
Q: My daughter's wedding is this Friday and I'm just about done but I keep stumpling over how to ...
A: If you are putting other couples' names together on cards, unless you know they are coming just as ...
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| Ring Bearer Pillow & Flower Girl Baskets | 9/6/2007 |
Q: I need ideas for making the ring bearer pillow and flower girl basket.
A: What theme are you doing? What are your colors? What kind of wedding is it? The more information ...
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| Wedding Invitation | 9/6/2007 |
Q: I am planning a wedding where I am only having immediate family atend the ceremony, totaling 15 ...
A: I recommend having the reception within a month after you return from the honeymoon. This way it ...
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| Bridal shoes | 8/28/2007 |
Q: When a bride has a dress that is NOT white, what color shoes do they wear? My dress is champagne, ...
A: First, let me apologize for not getting back to you sooner. For some reason, I haven't been ...
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| RSVP question | 8/27/2007 |
Q: Children are welcome at my wedding and the catering at my reception site gives a nice discount for ...
A: I would just have the families RSVP for the number of people and then if you have a question about ...
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| Cake flavors | 8/26/2007 |
Q: what are some popular wedding cake flavors? I can have two different flavors (for two different ...
A: First, let me apologize for not responding sooner as I just now was notified I had questions ...
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| Wedding attire etiquette | 8/20/2007 |
Q: I have a 2pm wedding to go to on Sept. 1, 2007. My husband is one of the groomsmen and is wearing a ...
A: Given that it is an afternoon wedding in the summer, I don't see that as being too wild- especially ...
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| Vegetarianism... | 8/16/2007 |
Q: Both me and my partner are vegetarian and we are unsure as to the etiquette of having a vegetarian ...
A: I apologize- I went out-of-town on short notice and hence wasn't able to answer this until today. I ...
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| Vegetarianism... | 8/15/2007 |
Q: Both me and my partner are vegetarian and we are unsure as to the etiquette of having a vegetarian ...
A: Some couples choose to have vegetarian receptions and that is their right as the hosts of the party. ...
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| junior bridesmaid dresses | 8/14/2007 |
Q: I am getting married and my step daughter will be my junior bridesmaid. I would like her to wear ...
A: There are many places where you could find a dress. I had a junior bridesmaid in my wedding. She ...
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| Two wedding receptions | 8/14/2007 |
Q: My fiance and I are getting married out of state. Wedding receptions will be held both after the ...
A: I would personally send out invitations with 2 separate reception cards- both with their own RSVP ...
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| Destination Wedding - Bonvoyage Party Invite Wording | 8/10/2007 |
Q: I am having a destination wedding in Cabo MX. We want to have a cocktail party before we leave for ...
A: I think the best way to word this would be to call it a wedding celebration. So you could word it: ...
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| aisle runner at an outdoor wedding | 8/9/2007 |
Q: I am interested in using a lightweight aisle runner on grass at an outdoor wedding. Is this usually ...
A: I personally have never seen an aisle runner unrolled before a bride or bridesmaids- usually it is ...
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| gift giving (or not giving) etiquette | 8/9/2007 |
Q: My fiance and I declined an invitation to the wedding of my bosses' daughter. We declined as our ...
A: A nice card is perfectly acceptable- even without money included. Wedding gifts are just that: you ...
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| my sister inviting her husbands sister | 8/2/2007 |
Q: My sister's husband's sister (who is 20 years old, whom I've never met) is coming out of town on ...
A: It is your party, you can invite whomever you want. Because I don't know how you said no to her, I ...
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| Reception Invitation | 7/31/2007 |
Q: I'm planning a small ceremony that would include immediate family and close personal friends. I ...
A: Send a wedding invitation to those invited to the wedding only. Send a reception invitation to ...
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| Wedding favor ideas | 7/30/2007 |
Q: I'm looking for some ideas for low cost wedding favors that won't be too tacky. I am thinking about ...
A: If you're going for a renaissance or medieval theme, you might want to consider small draw-string ...
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| Wedding favor ideas | 7/28/2007 |
Q: I'm looking for some ideas for low cost wedding favors that won't be too tacky. I am thinking about ...
A: With the scrolls, you could tie them with ribbon and a charm or small gift bag. In this small gift ...
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| Destination Wedding Guest Lodging | 7/28/2007 |
Q: Originally, my fiancee and I were planning on trying to rent houses/cottages for the guests of our ...
A: I apologize for getting this question late as the system didn't tell me I had any questions pending! ...
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| Wedding guests | 7/27/2007 |
Q: I was wondering if we should allow some of the people in our wedding party to bring a guest? For ...
A: Most couples who are allowing other guests to bring dates allow the bridal party to have dates as ...
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| Centerpiece ideas | 7/26/2007 |
Q: I am trying to decide on the centerpieces for the tables at the reception. Do you have any ideas ...
A: One thing you might want to do is place one or two large-ish pictures in picture frames on each ...
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| addressing invitations | 7/23/2007 |
Q: i am not including inner envelopes. If i do not know who my guest is bringing can i put "and guest" ...
A: You could do that. This is not a common practice but that doesn't mean it is impolite. Another ...
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| brides mother's dress | 7/23/2007 |
Q: My daughters dress is white, the bridesmaid dresses are black I have found a nice not over dressed ...
A: Unless brown is also one of the wedding colors, I would advise against it. The exception to this is ...
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| Wedding Bouquet | 7/18/2007 |
Q: I was wondering if it is a good idea to put Forget Me Not flowers into a wedding bouquet. I heard ...
A: While Forget-Me-Nots are rather delicate flowers, they are still popular in wedding bouquets. As ...
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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: For the combined gifts, you may want to consider a digital picture frame. This is a very nice and ...
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| wedding reception timeline | 7/2/2007 |
Q: My son is getting married at 1:30 in the afternoon (this is the latest the church will marry ...
A: There are a couple of things you can do to fill this time. It should be noted, also, that this time ...
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| Invitation Wording | 6/29/2007 |
Q: I was just wondering if you could help me.... My partner & I are getting married in November 07 & we ...
A: This is a tricky question to answer because your plans may possibly offend your guests a great deal. ...
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| Personal Attendant Attire | 6/24/2007 |
Q: What should I wear as a personal attendant I have asked the bride and she said it does not matter to ...
A: You may want to wear a nice spring-like dress with a little lace to add an elegant touch. I think ...
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| gift etiquette | 6/19/2007 |
Q: I was in a large antebellum style wedding of one of my best friend's 20 years ago. She and her ...
A: Barb! I apologize for my tardiness as I just now was notified there was a question waiting for me ...
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| Personal Attendant Attire | 6/18/2007 |
Q: What should I wear as a personal attendant I have asked the bride and she said it does not matter to ...
A: I apologize for the tardiness of my response as I just now received an email that I had questions ...
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| Part of bridal bouquet presented to mother of the bride | 6/15/2007 |
Q: Do you have any words that can be used - I'd like to present my mother part of my bridal bouquet at ...
A: I apologize for receiving this late as I didn't receive the email that I had a question waiting for ...
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| Making my own Guest Book | 6/1/2007 |
Q: I am planning to make my own guest book for my wedding, but I am a little confused as to how to glue ...
A: I recommend using a very thin layer of super glue, applied evenly to the inside cover. Most very ...
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| wording on invitations | 5/30/2007 |
Q: I am remarrying the SAME man. we never had a wedding and would like to have a formal wedding. How ...
A: Since you've already been married, it's up to you. If you are currently legally married and just ...
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| WEDDING GIFTS | 5/26/2007 |
Q: My fiance and I already live together. Is it appropriate for us to use wedding gifts as we receive ...
A: Honestly, it depends on the gift and the gift-giver. I personally would have no problem with a bride ...
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| wedding expenses | 5/21/2007 |
Q: i am in a second marriage. my stepdaughter is getting married. my wife thinks i should help pay ...
A: Unless you raised your stepdaughter from early childhood and her father is estranged or not in the ...
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| Straps for strapless gown | 5/18/2007 |
Q: I purchased a strapless wedding gown with the intention of adding straps to it. I have looked ...
A: All straps are really are just little cords of fabric. It's very easy to add them yourself, ...
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| wording for a reception only | 5/17/2007 |
Q: My daughter will be getting married June 22, 2007 on a boat in Lake Tahoe with approx 25 family ...
A: You could use a wording like the following: Mr. and Mrs. Groom's Parents and Ms. Marsha Fritzen ...
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| wedding invitation wording | 5/17/2007 |
Q: how would you word an invitation where only the bride and groom's mothers will be on the invitation, ...
A: The easiest way to this is to enclose a separate reception card within the invitation itself. For ...
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| Inviting | 5/17/2007 |
Q: My question has to do with inviting people that I work with to my daughter's wedding. I know that ...
A: Unfortunately, many people consider "blanket invitations" to be rude. However, if you work in a ...
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| Controlling Mother in Law | 5/16/2007 |
Q: My fiance and I are planning on getting married next June. I had all the details worked out prior ...
A: At this point, it sounds like the situation is out-of-your hands. Your fiancé needs to step in and ...
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| Greek Groom Attire | 5/6/2007 |
Q: What does traditional or non-traditional Greek grooms where in a wedding? Is it just a pair of ...
A: Honestly, it depends on where the wedding is, the formality of the wedding, the customs of the ...
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| DIY Garter | 5/5/2007 |
Q: I am looking to make my own garter for my hubby to be! I have been searching the internet high and ...
A: Garters are actually pretty easy to make yourself, especially if you have a good sewing machine or ...
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| Reception etiquette | 5/3/2007 |
Q: Is there a "proper" place for everyone to stand in the receiving line? There will be Parents on the ...
A: Since the receiving line is optional, placement is entirely up to the bride and groom (though ...
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| Double Reception/Limited Ceremony | 5/1/2007 |
Q: My fiance and I are planning a beautiful and semi-casual wedding with a garden/daisy theme. The ...
A: Because this is a delicate situation, you should print separate invitations for each event. Only ...
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| Veil Hair Accessory | 4/30/2007 |
Q: I know this is probably a personal preference. But when should the bride's veil be pulled back off ...
A: It depends on the type of ceremony that you're having and, more specifically, when the officiant ...
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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: Luckily, all 150 should not be invited to the shower. =) Traditional etiquette is that only the ...
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| peacock's | 4/20/2007 |
Q: I'm doing a peacock themed wedding. Where can I find pictures to get ideas for centerpieces that ...
A: I just saw this question- for some reason I was never notified that it was here. I apologize for the ...
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| congratulations on engagement | 4/18/2007 |
Q: Two of my friends just got engaged, I bought a card to congratulate but not sure if it goes just to ...
A: If the couple lives together, address the outside and the inside with both of their names. If the ...
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| marriage reception invitation | 4/16/2007 |
Q: i am planning to give a reception for my marriage which took place 2 months ago i want you to help ...
A: Traditional format: Mr. Groom and Mrs. Bride SharedLastName cordially invite you to celebrate in ...
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| second marriage vows | 4/15/2007 |
Q: I would greatly appreciate it if you can give me some samples of second marriage vows. My second ...
A: Most second marriages use the same vows used in first marriage ceremonies. Second marriages (third ...
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| invitation etiquette | 4/6/2007 |
Q: My daughter is being married in June and we are struggling with the guest list and proper etiquette. ...
A: Unfortunately, if you don't have enough room to invite all the members of the family it is best to ...
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| Father isn't around | 4/6/2007 |
Q: My fiancee father isn't "around" and will not be attending the wedding. How should we handle her ...
A: My father wasn't able to attend my wedding. I had a close male friend of mine walk me down the ...
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| invitations | 4/5/2007 |
Q: Where, and how, do you put the reception location and time on the wedding invitation?
A: The easiest way is to include a separate reception card. You can list the date, time, place, and any ...
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| Invitation | 4/4/2007 |
Q: are we suppose to extend an invitation to the pastor that is officiating our wedding? We would like ...
A: Normally the officiant and his/her partner are considered members of the wedding party and hence it ...
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| wedding invitation question | 4/3/2007 |
Q: I am preparing my own wedding invitations. We are having a very small, family/close friend wedding. ...
A: The response request should be on a separate card- even just a small postcard will do. I made my own ...
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| question on invitation | 3/30/2007 |
Q: how do state that in lieu of wedding gifts, cash gifts are preferred since the couple will be ...
A: Going by traditional etiquette, there is no polite way to state this. Guests may find the request ...
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| Second Marriage | 3/27/2007 |
Q: This will be a second marriage for both of. Some people have said our children should be part of the ...
A: With second marriages, it is really up to the bride and groom. If you would rather not include the ...
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| Sister of the groom | 3/26/2007 |
Q: My brother is getting married next month. I was not asked to be a bridesmaid even though I am his ...
A: I definitely do empathize with your situation, however, it sounds as though the bride is making an ...
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| Aisle runners | 3/25/2007 |
Q: Who pulls the aisle runner? When? From alter to back of church, or from back to alter? How is a ...
A: It depends on who is doing the set-up and how it is being used. Some venues require that a member of ...
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| Date to respond to wedding invitation | 3/24/2007 |
Q: How many days before the wedding should you give the guests to respond to the invitation? (1 month, ...
A: Invitations should be mailed, at the very latest, 6 weeks prior to the event. Using this timeline, ...
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| Wedding Dressing | 3/22/2007 |
Q: Semi-formal evening wedding. Bride in white gown, groom in black tie, bridesmaids in dresses, ...
A: It sounds fairly in order but it depends on the preferences of the couple and what they mean by ...
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| Wedding Invitation Wording | 3/19/2007 |
Q: I need help on the wording of my wedding invitation. The groom and I (the bride) will be paying for ...
A: Here would be a good wording for you: Mr. and Mrs. Your Mom & Stepfather request the pleasure of ...
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| Tribute to Deceased Father | 3/17/2007 |
Q: I'm getting married for the second time on 4/7/07. My father died on 1994. My brother will be ...
A: Please forgive the tardiness of my response as I've been ill. As a tribute, you may want to choose ...
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| Hor Douvres Wedding Reception | 3/15/2007 |
Q: I am planning an open house wedding reception in our neck of the woods, since my son is getting ...
A: I apologize for the tardiness of my response as I've been ill. First, let me commend you on ...
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| wording on wedding invitations | 3/14/2007 |
Q: I am planning my wedding and my father (my mother passed away) and my aunt are paying for it. How ...
A: I apologize for the tardiness of my response as I've been ill. There are a few ways you could do ...
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| bridal shower | 3/9/2007 |
Q: My mother is giving my daughter a shower, and she want's me to make a money tree. I have no ideal on ...
A: I just got this email saying you had a question so I really hope you get this in time! The easiest ...
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| wording the invitation | 3/9/2007 |
Q: My son is in the military. After graduating from basic training he got married at the court house. ...
A: Because they have been married for over a year, their ceremony would be a vow renewal rather than a ...
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| wedding colors | 2/28/2007 |
Q: I am thinking of mint green and silver for my wedding but i'm not sure if these colors match. What ...
A: As green is a "cool" color, silver and green are a good match. I think that it would look lovely, ...
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| wedding program | 2/23/2007 |
Q: "My fiance is a widower. He maintains contact with his mother-in-law. We are inviting her to our ...
A: The best solution is to list her as a "family friend." However, you could also give her a corsage ...
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| No Inner Envelope | 2/18/2007 |
Q: I have read numerous articles on the internet about how to address an outer envelope when there is ...
A: I apologize for the tardiness of my response- I was just notified that I have questions waiting for ...
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| Seating for divorced parents | 2/16/2007 |
Q: My parents are divorced and both remarried. My fiance Jamie's parents are divorced dad remarried ...
A: I recommend that if you have a head table, you seat your father and his mother at one end, your ...
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| attire | 2/13/2007 |
Q: My daughter and her fiancee are marrying hurriedly due to his impending tour of duty to Afghanistan. ...
A: If the whole wedding party is wearing black and white (and hence the affair would be 'black tie') ...
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| invitations - divorced parents.. HELP!! | 2/11/2007 |
Q: Im getting married this year and am struggling how to word my invitations. My parents divorced when ...
A: You could use that- whatever is most comfortable for the parties involved is usually the rule of ...
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| I am the groom's mother | 2/1/2007 |
Q: Please help on what I should do. I have been totally left out of all of the planning...all I know ...
A: This is a hard issue because the decision on whom to include in activities with her is left up to ...
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| seating | 1/24/2007 |
Q: At the ceremony.. which side do the brides family sit for a Christian/Jewish wedding? Bride is ...
A: Is the ceremony a combination of Jewish and Christian traditions? To my knowledge, a Rabbi usually ...
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| Formal Feb Wedding-What 2 wear? | 1/23/2007 |
Q: Wedding is at 6pm followed by Adult dinner and dancing at a fancy reception hall. Never attending a ...
A: I don't believe a pantssuit would be formal enough for a formal evening event. I think cocktail ...
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| Overbearing Mom/Wedding Plans | 1/22/2007 |
Q: At this point, that was pretty much what i was thinking. Its just really hard for me emotionally, ...
A: Perhaps see if your FH would be open to having your father out for a "guy's lunch" or involve him in ...
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| First Time Director | 1/22/2007 |
Q: What side do the bride's guest set on?
A: In a traditional, non-Jewish ceremony the guests of the bride sit on the left side. However, in a ...
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| Wearing a dress with white in it to a family members wedding? | 1/18/2007 |
Q: I feel in love with a dress that I would like to wear to a family members wedding in November. It's ...
A: That dress looks perfectly appropriate, especially for an evening wedding. It has enough black in it ...
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| Overbearing Mom/Wedding Plans | 1/18/2007 |
Q: I recently got engaged and am planning a wedding for this fall. My family lives about 5 hours away ...
A: I do think that you have the right to make your own decisions about your wedding, especially since ...
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| Flower Girl Attire | 1/17/2007 |
Q: Just wondering, if the bride is in ivory, should the flower girl also be in ivory? I realize it ...
A: Traditionally, if the bride wears ivory then the flower girl also wears ivory. The usual problem ...
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| double wedding etiquette... | 1/4/2007 |
Q: I plan on getting married in August 2007. My older sister's fiance just suggested we have a double ...
A: In this case, you may want to word it like this: Older Sister and Fiancee and You and Fiancee ...
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| dance | 1/3/2007 |
Q: For my wedding there isn't going to be a mother/son dance. My fiancee will be dancing with his ...
A: Sure! Here's a listing of a bunch of Mother-Son dance songs where many of them would also work for a ...
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| wedding ring/band | 12/28/2006 |
Q: I have been married 18 years and my husband got me a new diamond wedding ring for Christmas. When we ...
A: It is entirely your preference. Some women choose to only wear one ring and there's nothing wrong ...
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| Tuxedo Question | 12/27/2006 |
Q: I am having a Feb 2007 wedding at 5pm with reception to follow. What kind of tuxedo does FI get? My ...
A: Generally, unless it's a black-tie-only event the man will wear a black tuxedo at the very minimum. ...
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| cake cutting | 12/21/2006 |
Q: I didn't mean to serve the cake.. just have the bride and groom thing cutting the cake with ...
A: Such things do vary from region to region and from family to family- pretty much all wedding ...
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| cake cutting | 12/18/2006 |
Q: When should the cake cutting be. I read somewhere that you should not after dinner but before so ...
A: Actually, most couples cut the cake after dinner but before dancing. That way, you're serving your ...
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| A step down from the Maid of Honor, but a step up from a Bridesmaid??? | 12/13/2006 |
Q: I need your help and advice!! I have had a best childhood friend for the past 20 years. I want her ...
A: I apologize- I thought I had already answered this question but I guess it didn't take the first ...
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| Wedding party | 12/11/2006 |
Q: I recently got engaged to my boyfriend and am having trouble selecting my wedding party. I have one ...
A: Perhaps you could give them a part in the wedding other than bridesmaid. That way they are still in ...
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| RSVP envelope (wedding) | 12/7/2006 |
Q: How do I address the RSVP envelope. Do I put my name on there, my name AND my Fiances, just our ...
A: Traditionally, the person hosting the wedding is listed as the return address for the RSVP envelope. ...
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| Type of Wedding | 12/4/2006 |
Q: For both of us, this is our second marriage. I am 36 and he is 40 and we have been together 2 years ...
A: The wonderful thing about Las Vegas is that it is the best place in the world to have a simple, ...
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| bouquet color choices | 11/30/2006 |
Q: I have my bridesmaids wearing lavender strapless dresses with a sash on the waistline that's a ...
A: You may want to consider a darker pink and white or ivory. Add lavender, light-colored daisies and ...
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| Beach wedding isle | 11/26/2006 |
Q: I am planning my own wedding on the beach. My concern is simply this: How can we get my 96 year ...
A: There are a few ways you can do this. 1. You could try transferring her to a stationary chair and ...
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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: My son's favorite restaurant is Rainforest Café so we've been there numerous times. =) The ...
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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: The light green would go beautifully with a darker green or a darker red/orange. This would "ground" ...
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| Cheap buffet | 11/14/2006 |
Q: I'm having a 6:00pm outdoor wedding and we are wanting to have a buffet, nothing extravagant, but it ...
A: I am suggesting the following items without taking into consideration food allergies, etc. I'll also ...
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| sand ceremony | 11/10/2006 |
Q: I am getting married August of 2007, and we're trying to get everything kinda thought out ...we want ...
A: There are many ways the preacher can present it. He/she may just explain an overview of what a sand ...
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| reception | 11/9/2006 |
Q: I am getting married in mexico on jan 27th 2007, and was wonderingif it would be tacky to have a ...
A: The option of a larger reception, especially for destination weddings, is becoming rather popular ...
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| Sister left out of Wedding Ceremony | 10/17/2006 |
Q: My son and daughter were close while growing up. Now, my daughter is married, with children and my ...
A: At first, I thought perhaps you were my mother asking this question as the same thing happened to me ...
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| "Pay for your own" reception dinner | 10/9/2006 |
Q: Ms. Casper: My fiance and I have just decided to get married sooner AND later. We have decided to ...
A: The only way to disseminate this information politely is via word of mouth. Tell your family, and ...
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| tuxedo | 10/1/2006 |
Q: Followup To Question - My wedding is Feb 2007 ceremony is 12pm followed by a coctail hour and sit ...
A: I apologize for not getting back to you sooner- I thought I had turned on my vacation notification ...
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| tuxedo | 10/1/2006 |
Q: My wedding is Feb 2007 ceremony is 12pm followed by a coctail hour and sit down dinner till 5:30pm. ...
A: Yes, I think having the ties be the same color would be ideal. =) Just to give you some reference, ...
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| tuxedo | 10/1/2006 |
Q: My wedding is Feb 2007 ceremony is 12pm followed by a coctail hour and sit down dinner till 5:30pm. ...
A: A traditional black tuxedo would be perfectly appropriate. I would recommend a single breasted ...
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| Transportation to Reception | 9/29/2006 |
Q: My daughter is getting married out of state and we are traveling there for the festivities. I have ...
A: It is not at all uncommon for the parents of the betrothed couple or other family members to also ...
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| Reception Introductions | 9/27/2006 |
Q: My fiance's parents are divorced. There is quite a few hard feelings between his father and the ...
A: Traditionally, step-parents are only introduced if they assisted in the raising of the bride or ...
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| 2 brides & 1 dress | 9/26/2006 |
Q: I found the perfect wedding dress for me about 8 mths ago. This dress makes me feel like royalty. ...
A: Lots of brides are "dress twins". Some brides who have tandem weddings insist on wearing the same ...
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| Invitation Etiquette | 9/25/2006 |
Q: I am getting married on December 9th of this year and am having trouble with the wording of my ...
A: The best way to make your wishes known is via word of mouth. For the invitations, do not put any ...
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| Rehearsal Dinner | 9/20/2006 |
Q: I am having a formal wedding, so I wanted to have a very casual rehearsal dinner. My fiance and I ...
A: A few centerpieces that come to mind are also very easy do-it-yourself projects. Here are some ...
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| Ages of flower girls | 9/12/2006 |
Q: When my daughter marries, she plans to have her nieces, ages 3 and 4 1/2, as flower girls. Is it ...
A: It really depends on the preference of the bride and the maturity of the girls. Many girls that age ...
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| Personal Attendant | 9/10/2006 |
Q: So, I had a friend be a bridesmaid in my wedding...and she performed the traditional roles...buy her ...
A: I think honesty is definitely the best policy in this situation. Perhaps you should gently approach ...
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| when does the pastor's wife walk in? | 9/5/2006 |
Q: i was asked to help out with a wedding of a friend and i need help. when would the pastor's wife be ...
A: Is the pastor's wife playing a signficant role in the wedding? If so (e.g. if she is also the ...
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| flowers | 9/4/2006 |
Q: I want to have long stem flowers in my bridesmaid bouquets as well as my own, but my dilemma stands ...
A: Gerbera daisies, calla lilies, gladioli, stargazers, asters, and chrysanthemums are beautiful fall ...
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| Rehersal Dinner | 9/3/2006 |
Q: My husband is an usher at his brother's wedding. He wants me to go to the Rehersal Dinner with him. ...
A: Traditionally, spouses of the bride & groom's family are always invited to the rehearsal dinner- ...
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| FOOD TO SERVE | 9/1/2006 |
Q: The cermony is 12-12:30pm. Cocktail hour to follow, then dinner. At cocktail hour would it be ok to ...
A: In this scenario, it depends on how long your cocktail hour will be. If you don't intend for it to ...
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| FOOD TO SERVE | 9/1/2006 |
Q: The cermony is 12-12:30pm. Cocktail hour to follow, then dinner. At cocktail hour would it be ok to ...
A: Most cocktail hours typically serve the hors d'oeuvres you described above (crudités, salads, raw ...
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| weddongs | 8/26/2006 |
Q: Does the bride enter on the left or right side?
A: It depends on what kind of wedding it is. Most brides will walk in the center of the aisle rather ...
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| Cocktail Reception Time | 8/25/2006 |
Q: I am wondering about my reception: We are having our wedding at 8 pm and would like to have a ...
A: I apologize as I thought I had already answered your question. Please forgive the late response- I ...
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| Wedding theme cranberries | 8/23/2006 |
Q: I need ideas on centerpieces,placecardholders,and gift favors for the rehearsal dinner. Dinner is ...
A: In all of these scenarios, I am assuming the theme of the wedding is actual cranberries. ...
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| Tux Sizing | 8/19/2006 |
Q: I have a quick question regarding tux measurements. I am getting married in Oct and its an out of ...
A: Every shop is different so I would check with your shop first to see if they have any special ...
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| groom's attire | 8/16/2006 |
Q: If the wedding service (mass) is at 3:00pm, and reception is at 6:00pm,can the groom wear a ...
A: I'm not sure what you're meaning by a "morning" suit. If you're talking about attire that is typical ...
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| Wedding options other than ceremony & reception | 8/15/2006 |
Q: My daughter wants to skip the elaborate wedding ceremony and reception. She'd rather get married by ...
A: I apologize for not responding sooner- for whatever reason I never received the email that I had a ...
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| deceased mother in law | 8/9/2006 |
Q: My fiance's mom passed almost 2 years ago (andres & I have known each other for 16 years so I do ...
A: When it comes to bridal showers, the guest list is generally comprised of the bride's friends and ...
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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: Any good toast should include personal, non-embarassing memories and generally include stories that ...
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| Church Flowers | 7/23/2006 |
Q: The flowers for the church are so expensive and with the budget we have there is no way to afford ...
A: First, you need to make sure that this is okay with the church. Some churches require that flowers ...
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| Wedding cake servings | 7/8/2006 |
Q: My fiance and I are planning on having four different cake flavors at our reception. My aunt is ...
A: Sorry it took me so late to respond- I just now got an email telling me there was a question. I ...
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| Incorporating my son into wedding | 6/22/2006 |
Q: I am getting married 07/07/07, this is my second marraige and I want to incorporate my ten yr old ...
A: There are several unity ceremonies. There is the hands ceremony where participants join hands as a ...
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| bridesmaid dresses | 6/14/2006 |
Q: I am having a 2:30 wedding in July of '07. I really want the girls to wear long black dresses, but ...
A: I apologize for taking so long in answering- I just now got the notification that I had a question! ...
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| cookie table | 6/6/2006 |
Q: I am looking for the history of the cookie table in Pennsylvania. I wanted to display the story ...
A: This is a great article about the cookie table and its history as well as how the tradition seems to ...
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| Flower Girl/Jr bridesmaid not invited to reception? | 5/14/2006 |
Q: I can certainly understand why a couple might prefer to not have children at their wedding ceremony ...
A: That is a bit odd. Adults-only receptions almost always follow adult-only weddings. To ask a child ...
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| Confused!! | 5/10/2006 |
Q: i've recently got engaged, and want the wedding to be in june 2008. i have a specific date in mind, ...
A: You don't sound stupid at all- these are very good questions! =) It is true that you will want to ...
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| Writing our own vows | 5/9/2006 |
Q: My fiance and I would like to write our own vows. He's not the best at writing, but I enjoy writing ...
A: Some guys are also not very good at expressing their feelings, so this may be a bit difficult. =) ...
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| preference of money for gifts | 5/8/2006 |
Q: My fiance and I are getting married this fall. It is the second wedding for both of us. We live in ...
A: Traditional etiquette states that money should never be requested, but modern etiquette is more ...
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| bridal shower gifts | 5/3/2006 |
Q: I AM GOING TO BE A MAID OF HONOR AND OF COURSE I AM THROWING THE BRIDAL SHOWER. WHAT IS THE PROPER ...
A: Word-of-mouth is always the best way when discussing cash gifts. Keep in mind, however, that some ...
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| Wedding cake table | 4/30/2006 |
Q: We are planning on having a three tier round cake with fountain under bottom layer. Would a 30" ...
A: I'm assuming you'll have a standard decorator fountain. If so, the base of your cake in diameter ...
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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: A shawl or shrug would not only be ideal for it, but wearing one is actually very popular and common ...
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| MOG Dress dilemna | 4/24/2006 |
Q: Okay....my son and his fiancee were getting married in November so she chose the colors of black and ...
A: Given that the wedding is at 7pm unless it's outside or you know it's semi-formal or more casual, I ...
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| Crafty question | 4/15/2006 |
Q: Well, I am not sure if you are the right person to ask about this, but I have searched everywhere ...
A: I don't know which site you used, but here are some who sell white peacock feathers: ...
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| dresses for bridemaids | 4/8/2006 |
Q: my dress is dark ivory with lavender flowers i wont to include plum & lavender for my matrons ...
A: I have a few suggestions below. You may want to present these to your attendants and see which ones ...
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| Wedding Attire | 3/30/2006 |
Q: My mom is getting married...for a THIRD time...she has plans to have what she refers to as a ...
A: What length is your mother planning on wearing? If she's wearing a floor-length or ankle-length ...
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