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| Second Wedding | 9/2/2008 |
Q: I'm asking just in case. My daughter is probably going to get married a second time. Her current ...
A: Debra: Usually if this is a second wedding for the bride, the responsibility of funding the event ...
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| mother of the bride | 8/22/2008 |
Q: Who walks the mother of the bride down the aisle? She would like her future son in law to do it. Is ...
A: Angie: Usually a groomsmen would walk the mother of the bride down the aisle. In this situation, if ...
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| correct place card addressing | 8/22/2008 |
Q: Does each person get a place card? How to address Single person with a guest, Mr. and Mrs.?
A: Nancy: You can have reserved tables for your guests and then at those tables each person would have ...
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| no lace bustle? | 8/19/2008 |
Q: im getting married in June. i want a bustle on my beautiful lace gown and found someone to do it. ...
A: Jessica: Without seeing an image of the dress, I really can't tell you what would be the best ...
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| Reception seating | 8/13/2008 |
Q: I've read over and over that guests should have assigned seating at the reception. We will ...
A: Mona: With that many guests, you would be better to at least have assigned tables, if not assigned ...
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| Destination Reception | 8/12/2008 |
Q: I read your response to Donna about a destination reception; our situation is similar. I'm not ...
A: Kristina: I have answered this question many times! First of all, I commend you for putting your ...
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| Order of Bridesmaids & Groomsmen | 7/31/2008 |
Q: So I know the general order of when the moms should go down, then bridesmaids with groomsmen, matron ...
A: Amy: It really depends on you! The best man and maid/matron of honor should be immediately next to ...
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| Color | 7/22/2008 |
Q: I am getting married in September. I was wondering if I can do a red and white wedding theme?
A: Andrea: Having certain colors at a particular time of year was an old custom. It stemmed mostly ...
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| Black Tie | 7/16/2008 |
Q: Does Black tie mean tuxedo? If black tie is put on the invitation can men still wear dark suit? I ...
A: Julie: If you place "black-tie" on your invitations then it lets your guests know that a tuxedo ...
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| guest hotel etiquette question | 7/13/2008 |
Q: I am getting married next summer in downtown Boston and my fiance's family is from NY. Their half ...
A: Lauren: Typically, guests are responsible for their own travel accommodations. Often times, the ...
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| How do I tell someone that I wasn't planning on having them as a bridesmaid? | 7/3/2008 |
Q: I just got off the phone with a "friend" that asked me not to make her wear yellow in my wedding. ...
A: Lyn: This is a tough situation and can only be handled with honesty. I would give her a call and ...
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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: Nancy: This is a very touchy subject as it appears your daughter wants to make everyone happy. The ...
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| How to line the wedding party up | 6/27/2008 |
Q: My name is Margie and this wed is a litttle different from what i directed before and the rehearal ...
A: Margie: Hopefully I get this to you in time! Coming into the church, the bestman will walk in with ...
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| Copies of contracts with other vendors | 6/24/2008 |
Q: I'm new in the wedding coordinating business and I've noticed that other coordinators require their ...
A: Gina: The purpose behind planners getting copies of the contracts is so that we can review the ...
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| down time in between church & reception | 6/24/2008 |
Q: My niece/godchild is getting married in August. The church service is at 1:00 and the reception at ...
A: Lori: This is an informal function that is taking place outside of the wedding and should not be ...
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| unity candle | 6/24/2008 |
Q: I am directing a wedding in August and I have a question about the unity candle. I was recently at ...
A: Cathy: Lighting of the unity candle can be done as you have described and actually better depicts ...
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| wedding dress and wedding colors | 6/23/2008 |
Q: My wedding gown is a maggie sottero. It is white with champaigne color on it. YOu can see a ...
A: Kathy: Still going with your pink and green theme, I would put the girls in pink dresses with green ...
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| wedding dress and wedding colors | 6/22/2008 |
Q: My wedding gown is a maggie sottero. It is white with champaigne color on it. YOu can see a ...
A: Kathy: If the link is to an image of your actual dress with the lace being champagne, then I ...
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| Wedding rehearsal dinner | 6/21/2008 |
Q: I'm the grooms mother I asked the bride-to-be for a head count for the rehearsal dinner. I had a ...
A: Shelley: You need to explain to her that you have a certain amount that you can handle for the ...
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| Maid and Matron of Honor both in wedding party | 6/20/2008 |
Q: What are the duties when a Bride chooses to have both a Maid of Honor and a Matron of Honor? Who ...
A: Cathy: When having more than one honor attendant, they usually share the duties. The one who stands ...
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| Bridesmaid Dresses | 6/18/2008 |
Q: My sister is getting married and will have an evening wedding in Aug. She has chosen a floor length ...
A: Sandee: The black will look fine against your sister's dress as long as it is solid black and ...
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| potential wedding disaster | 6/12/2008 |
Q: I am going to be the wedding coordinator for my cousins wedding on June 21st. She lives several ...
A: Tracy: You have to be very diplomatic about the situation and given the fact that you are actually ...
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| mother-in-law | 6/12/2008 |
Q: My Fiance and I are planning to have a destination wedding in Cancun at a beautiful all inclusive ...
A: Shanon: I am so sorry to hear that your future MIL is acting this way! The only thing that you can ...
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| Celebration at a restaurant | 6/11/2008 |
Q: I recently read a few of the questions on this page and found some very helpful answers to some of ...
A: Erin: I understand your desire to celebrate with your family and friends it is improper to formally ...
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| After the wedding reception | 5/27/2008 |
Q: My nephew and his new wife married last month at the courthouse where they live. They didnt have a ...
A: Jessica: A reception that is hosted after the ceremony can be just as extravagant as if they were ...
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| Invite vs. annoucment | 5/21/2008 |
Q: My mother wants to invite over 200 guest. But my groom and I only want around 50 close family and ...
A: Lelehnia: An announcement would go out the day you are married or shortly thereafter and should go ...
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| Wedding Etiquette question | 5/19/2008 |
Q: My husband and I are traveling from Ca to MD for my cousin's daughter's wedding. We book our trip ...
A: Jennifer: I understand your frustration but it would be inappropriate to bring your children to a ...
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| breaking the ice at wedding rehersal dinner | 5/15/2008 |
Q: I had an idea of putting questions in a bowl and asking each guest to pick one and have someone ...
A: Lisa: I would suggest that you have a table set up for people to write their advice. I have done ...
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| wedding flowers | 5/15/2008 |
Q: I am getting married te end of sept 2008 and my girls are wearing deep wine red dresses. what color ...
A: Elise: You can have your bridesmaids carry white flowers in pretty much any style and they would ...
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| breaking the ice at wedding rehersal dinner | 5/14/2008 |
Q: I had an idea of putting questions in a bowl and asking each guest to pick one and have someone ...
A: Lisa: You might want to actually go to some different people prior to the rehearsal dinner (a few ...
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| color coordination | 5/13/2008 |
Q: The bridesmaids dresses will be harvest gold(?). The groom wants to use purple suits with ...
A: Terica: The color and style of your wedding party should compliment the bride, not compete for ...
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| Wedding Coordinator Duties | 5/7/2008 |
Q: My friend is getting married and has asked me to be her coordinator. I was wondering if oyu had a ...
A: Sarah: The responsibilities of a coordinator are vast. I would suggest going to a local bookstore ...
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| WEDDING GIFT | 4/23/2008 |
Q: Shannon Hi, Im a single guy and dont go to many weddings. An older coworker is getting married and ...
A: Ken: If you choose to give money, it should be about the same amount that you would spend on a ...
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| brother's wedding | 4/22/2008 |
Q: My only brother is getting married in a few months. Our dad died when we were young and we have ...
A: Melane: I understand your concern about not being able to be completely in the moment and able to ...
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| Wedding Attire for Garden Wedding after 5 | 4/21/2008 |
Q: I am planning on having a garden wedding on a Friday night that will begin at 7 or 7:30 (just having ...
A: Val: The etiquette rules have changed a lot as brides are stepping out of the traditional ideas of ...
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| step child/cousin | 4/15/2008 |
Q: My niece is getting married next month. 150 invites went out, and they decided against a B-list. Our ...
A: Tammy: There is no rule that states you have to invite certain people to your wedding. Most brides ...
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| step child/cousin | 4/15/2008 |
Q: My niece is getting married next month. 150 invites went out, and they decided against a B-list. Our ...
A: Tammy: I'm not sure what your question is, but it appears you are looking for an answer as to why ...
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| kids and seating | 4/10/2008 |
Q: At my small garden ceremony (just under 30 guests) there are 5 two-year-olds. They are the maid of ...
A: I would have them wait until you are down the aisle. Kids are really cute and often steal the show ...
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| kids and seating | 4/10/2008 |
Q: At my small garden ceremony (just under 30 guests) there are 5 two-year-olds. They are the maid of ...
A: Samantha: I would suggest having the parents sit near the front on the outside aisle so that the ...
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| The uninvited side of the family | 4/7/2008 |
Q: My niece, product of a nasty divorce, did not invite her own mother (my sister), or anyone else on ...
A: Uncle Ron: I am going to answer this based solely on the information that you have provided. I do ...
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| Information icluded in the invitation | 4/2/2008 |
Q: Have we made an etiquette blunder? We did not include any reception information with our wedding ...
A: Kristina: Yes, you should have included the information with the invitation but not to worry. Be ...
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| Black white and lime green wedding | 3/29/2008 |
Q: I actually have two questions I hope you can help with. I am renewing my vows next year. (Long ...
A: Cherrae: It really isn't your colors that are causing you difficulty in locating a ring bearer ...
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| Post Wedding Party | 3/27/2008 |
Q: My daughter is marrying on 5/17 (afternoon wedding). It will be a religious ceremony & reception ...
A: Tonya: Since the bride and groom are not attending and it appears that you are simply wanting to ...
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| ceremony seating | 3/26/2008 |
Q: I am having a garden ceremony with about twenty five guests. There are 12 seats per side. We have ...
A: Sam: Usually in this situation, we place the FOB on the second row and that is even in large ...
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| Reception only invites and ceremony | 3/24/2008 |
Q: I am having a large wedding in Milwaukee, WI. We are way over numbers for our dinner. The only way ...
A: Julie: Etiquette state that guests should be invited to all or none of the wedding reception. If ...
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| wedding music | 3/20/2008 |
Q: I am getting married in April and I have a question about wedding music. It is all family standing ...
A: Lori: Here is a site that you can check out that has lyrics to different songs that would be ...
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| Destination Reception? | 3/18/2008 |
Q: I am trying to plan a wedding that will suit both my fiance and myself and our families. Unlike ...
A: Donna: I completely understand your desire to have something close at home so that your father can ...
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| Giving Away Fatherless Bride | 3/16/2008 |
Q: Who gives away a fatherless bride? My father has never acknowledged me; I was born illegitimate in ...
A: Chrystal: First of all, don't concern yourself with age. Many brides are waiting until they are ...
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| my wedding | 3/13/2008 |
Q: We are planning on getting married in September I want to know if there is any way that I can use ...
A: Teresa: I am not sure I understand your question. There is no set time where you can use certain ...
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| colors | 3/13/2008 |
Q: My name is Jaymi and I have a wedding in August and my colors are pistachio green and a puple like a ...
A: Jaymi: I would use your flowers to incorporate the grape color. Many flowers come in a natural ...
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| not inviting brother/sister in law to ceremony | 3/5/2008 |
Q: My fiance and I are planning a wedding is disney world for jan 2010. it is a lifelong dream of his ...
A: You are correct that it is acceptable, though not encouraged to include people in your reception ...
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| not inviting brother/sister in law to ceremony | 3/5/2008 |
Q: My fiance and I are planning a wedding is disney world for jan 2010. it is a lifelong dream of his ...
A: Megan & Kyle: I am trying to understand all that you have presented here. Please correct me if I am ...
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| Dress blues or suit | 3/4/2008 |
Q: My son, and army Leiutenant is invited to a friends wedding. It will be either semi-formal or ...
A: Donna: Whatever he feels comfortable wearing. I say this because if the weather is going to be hot ...
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| Wording reception invitations | 3/3/2008 |
Q: My husband and I decided to get married while he was home on leave from Iraq on December 5 2006 with ...
A: Tiffany: Anything that speaks of celebrating the marriage will work just fine. Here are some ...
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| cancellation of "Save the Dates" | 3/1/2008 |
Q: Our daughter has sent out her save the dates for July 2008. After much consternation regarding the ...
A: Jane: Uninviting guests to a wedding is a huge no-no. By sending the save the dates, you have ...
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| Wedding Flower budget | 2/18/2008 |
Q: I was wondering what kind of flowers I could use for my wedding that would be inexpensive yet ...
A: Erica: Flowers are seasonal and whereas you can pretty much get anything you want during the ...
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| Wedding Attire | 2/12/2008 |
Q: My husband and I have been invited to a outdoors March Wedding it will be at a Plantation Ranch. ...
A: Anita: Depending on the weather where you are located, you can wear a spring dress with a shawl or ...
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| where to sit them? | 2/11/2008 |
Q: i have the trouble of having where to sit my father and my step dad i think i am going to both walk ...
A: Sarah: Not sure if you are asking where they should during the ceremony or during the reception. So ...
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| small reception activities | 2/6/2008 |
Q: we are having a 1:00 wedding at a B&B with reception to follow at the same venue. About a 50 person ...
A: Jodi: It is certainly acceptable to let your guests mingle. With the set-up of a B&B it really ...
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| Civil Ceremony reception and Church Wedding Ceremony a few months later | 2/5/2008 |
Q: My girlfriend and I are planning on having a civil ceremony and plan on inviting close friends and ...
A: Dan: I would word your invitation something along these lines: Please join us for an intimate ...
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| Save the date cards and Cheep weddings | 2/5/2008 |
Q: I was doing my save the date cards and my mom said that the BRIDE has to go firt. I had it the other ...
A: Kayleigh: In all pre-wedding stationary (invitations, etc.) the brides name appears first, however ...
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| second reception/party | 2/4/2008 |
Q: My daughter will be married in NY, but all our family and friends are in MI. We will be having a ...
A: Patti: A wedding invitation should not be sent to anyone that is not welcome to attend the wedding. ...
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| My Bridal Shower | 2/1/2008 |
Q: I am getting married at the end of March and my sister has been kind enough to throw a very nice ...
A: Amie: It is considered improper for any member of the bride or groom's family to throw a shower. It ...
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| wedding colors | 1/29/2008 |
Q: I am planning a wedding for Oct. 4th of 2008. I really like the color purple and dolphins. I would ...
A: Jennifer: I would suggest doing a beach theme wedding and incorporate the dolphins in your ...
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| beach wedding | 1/29/2008 |
Q: i am looking to have a small informal ceremony on the beach with about 50 people. we then either ...
A: Carrie: The first place I would suggest looking (assuming you don't want to hire a coordinator) is ...
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| informal reception | 1/24/2008 |
Q: My fiance and I are getting married in Vegas in October 2008. Our immediate family and four friends ...
A: Anna: Since your invitations will go out prior to your wedding ceremony, they should say something ...
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| Mother of Bride financial responsibilities (Second Marriage) | 1/22/2008 |
Q: My daughter is getting married this year for the second time. Her fiance has never been married. ...
A: Mrs. Slater: You will be happy to know that you have no financial responsibility for the shower. It ...
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| What to wear | 1/22/2008 |
Q: I am getting married in couple of weeks. Congrats, right?! Anyway, this is both our second marriage ...
A: Melanie: Apparently you have multiple congratulations coming to you! At four months, you really ...
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| Wording of invitation to a reception | 1/22/2008 |
Q: My son got married New Years Eve 2007, I am giving him and his bride a reception and I am unsure how ...
A: Julia: You would simply word the invitation to say something along the lines of "Join us for a ...
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| reception after 2 years | 1/18/2008 |
Q: My husband and I got our marriage license already. I wanted to know how should I send out a ...
A: Diep: If you did not have a large wedding when you originally got married, then it is perfectly ...
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| 4th Wedding bridal shower??? | 1/12/2008 |
Q: Is it acceptable to have a bridal shower for your fourth wedding? My 35 year old sister-in-law his ...
A: JT: Every wedding should be celebrated, no matter which number it happens to be for the couple. ...
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| Wedding Invitations | 1/6/2008 |
Q: I am having trouble figuring out how to word my wedding invitations. My mother passed away, and my ...
A: Annette: It is not customary to mention the names of deceased parents on an invitation. Therefore, ...
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| reception card | 12/14/2007 |
Q: i want to send a reception invitation card to my inlaws help me to get the correct format card.
A: Radhika: I am not sure exactly what you are asking. If you are simply looking for the format of a ...
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| Hors D'oeurves Recption Timeline | 12/13/2007 |
Q: I am having a difficult time figuring out a timeline for our hors d'ouvres reception. Our summer ...
A: Michelle: The timeline for your reception can be easily adjusted to work in whatever you choose. ...
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| etiquette | 11/11/2007 |
Q: My fiance and I are planning a destination wedding and we are inviting just our immediate family to ...
A: Danielle: Announcements should be mailed as soon after the wedding as possible. Preferably the same ...
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| hot spinach dip / | 11/6/2007 |
Q: If I'm making hot spinach dip for 150 people what would I need
A: Sonya: When cooking for a large amount of people you just have to multiply the ingredients by the ...
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| Cocktail Reception - Please Help! | 11/2/2007 |
Q: I'm having a Friday night wedding followed by a cocktail reception. I'm having a hard time figuring ...
A: Candice: Typically a cocktail reception should be between the hours of 4PM and no later than 7PM. ...
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| Reception After the Fact | 10/31/2007 |
Q: Two questions: Most of the people know me as Susanna Brady but will be Susanna Romeo at the ...
A: Susanna: The wording of your reception invitation should be something similar to an announcement ...
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| Cocktail Reception | 10/30/2007 |
Q: I would like to have a cocktail wedding reception, but I'm concerned that I have too many guests! ...
A: Queen: Having a cocktail reception is based more on the time of day versus the amount of people. ...
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| Quest list | 10/25/2007 |
Q: We are in the beginning stages of planning for my daughters wedding. My question pertains to the ...
A: Carol: Unfortunately, today family isn't as close as it once was! If you are trying to keep your ...
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| Invitation wording | 10/24/2007 |
Q: My fiance and I are mostly paying for our wedding and his mother is paying for the rehearsal dinner ...
A: Mer: I understand your situation and it is not an issue to leave your fiance's father's name off, ...
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| Timing | 10/17/2007 |
Q: I've been in over 10 weddings but this is my first one to direct. I read your timeline and that was ...
A: Wyn: I would discuss this with both the bride and the photographer! There are several courses out ...
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| Wedding ring | 10/14/2007 |
Q: might sound funny coming from a bloke but I was wondering were the wedding ring idea comes from. I ...
A: Ben: The use of a wedding band dates back to the ancient Egyptians and is meant to symbolize an ...
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| appropriate wedding guest attire. | 10/5/2007 |
Q: I am going to an out of town wedding in New Orleans. I know that the bride and groom come from very ...
A: Kat: The timing of the reception and the fact that the family sounds to be very affluent, then I ...
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| reception menu | 10/4/2007 |
Q: Does the time of the wedding determine whether the menu can consist of finger foods or need to be ...
A: Karen: The answer to your question is yes, the time of your reception greatly determines what type ...
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| 1 year old daughter in wedding | 9/26/2007 |
Q: I need your advice. I have a friend that wants to include her 1 year old in the wedding ceremony. ...
A: Tonya: It is very difficult to include a baby as part of the wedding party unless the bride is ...
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| Dinner guest? | 9/17/2007 |
Q: is there some unwritten law about inviting people from out of town and not inviting them to the ...
A: I am still not following your question. Are you having a dinner and a reception? If so, then the ...
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| Dinner guest? | 9/17/2007 |
Q: is there some unwritten law about inviting people from out of town and not inviting them to the ...
A: Quentin: Traditionally, the rehearsal dinner was held just for the wedding party. However, it is ...
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| Timing the ceremony and reception | 9/15/2007 |
Q: My upcoming wedding in Tucson is far from my home. My fiance' and I are older--early 60s--and want ...
A: Charlene: As long as your reception is prior to 5:00 p.m. then your guests should not expect to be ...
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| Adults only Reception | 9/7/2007 |
Q: My FH has friends who seem to all have 3 children or more;( We have opted to do an adults only ...
A: Polly: For this very reason, we typically advise against having an adults only reception. ...
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| 2:00 wedding attire | 9/7/2007 |
Q: 00 Friday afternoon wedding in October. my boyfriend is in the wedding and it is at a historic ...
A: Lauren: This dress sounds appropriate for the time and the venue. My only concern is the weather! I ...
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| Post-Wedding Reception Invites | 9/5/2007 |
Q: My brother had a destination wedding at the end of July with only immediate family. My parents now ...
A: Salli: The invitation should be similar in formality as the reception. As far as the wording is ...
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| japaese american wedding | 9/5/2007 |
Q: My son is marrying his Japanese fiancee in April 2008 in Japan. What should we expect to pay for and ...
A: Nancy: I would suggest sitting down and speaking with your son and his fiance about their ...
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| Meaning behind ingredients in wedding soup | 9/5/2007 |
Q: I am trying to do some traditions for my Italian theme wedding and wanted to display the meaning to ...
A: Melissa: Italian wedding soup actually got its name from an Italian phrase si sposono bene, which ...
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| Korean Wedding | 8/31/2007 |
Q: I am the admin assistant for the President of a Korean company. His daughter is getting married. I ...
A: Kris: Do you know the bride or groom? If not, then there is no obligation to attend the wedding or ...
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| Wedding gown bustle | 8/28/2007 |
Q: I just had my wedding gown bustled, and I'm not sure if it is a good job or not. I have never seen ...
A: Melissa: It really depends on several things as to if this hook will work for your bustle. I do ...
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| flowers and colors | 8/20/2007 |
Q: I want calla lillies as my flowers for the wedding but I am not sure if I should do ALL calla ...
A: Erica: I am not sure what your question is... if you are looking for additional flowers to include ...
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| Wedding Planner | 8/19/2007 |
Q: I am interested in becoming a wedding planner and was wondering if you could recommend an excellent ...
A: Rae: There are several schools and training programs out on the Internet that will give you a great ...
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| Wedding Invitation Wording | 8/16/2007 |
Q: Ms. Mason, I would like to know how to word a wedding invitation for the following situation: Both ...
A: Joel: The invitation should read: Mr. and Mrs. Brides Fathers name and Mr. Groom's father's name ...
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| What to wear with bridal gown | 8/15/2007 |
Q: my wedding gown is strapless, and I am wondering what is best to wear under it. I don't have a clue ...
A: Missy: You are most likely going to want to get a strapless, seamless bra/bustier. They make these ...
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| Wording for Cruise Wedding | 8/14/2007 |
Q: I am going to have a cruise wedding and we are getting married at one of the beaches in Key West ...
A: Laura: If the guests will already be aboard the cruise then you can simply put the date and then ...
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| bridal purses | 8/13/2007 |
Q: what do brides do with the money envelopes given at receiption?
A: Shannon: I provide my clients with a 'mailbox' for the cards to be placed inside. After the ...
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| Groom's attire | 8/12/2007 |
Q: My fiance and I are getting married outside at the end of September in Georgia. It could be very ...
A: Dawn: I would have him go try on a few different things so that you can see what it looks like on ...
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| Wedding Reception | 7/11/2007 |
Q: My fiance and I are getting married in little less than a month and are on a very tight budget. We ...
A: Michlyn: Receptions that take place between the hours of 6pm - 8pm should include a meal. Most ...
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| Las Vegas Reception Dinner | 7/10/2007 |
Q: We are having our ceremony in Las Vegas on March 14, 2008. Part of the reason we are going to Vegas ...
A: JJ: The best way to share this information with your traveling guest is to be honest and upfront. ...
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| seventh-day adventist wedding ceremony | 7/8/2007 |
Q: My fiance and I are Seventh-day Adventists and we're planning on getting married in September. What ...
A: Katherina: The sponsors that you have mentioned here are usually associated with Filipino wedding ...
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| verbally invited through the grapevine to wedding only | 7/3/2007 |
Q: My husband has 50 1st cousins. One is getting married. 1 sib & family was invited to come to take ...
A: Karen: My honest and professional opinion is that you were not invited to begin with. This may have ...
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| Step parent in Engagement announcement | 7/2/2007 |
Q: My step daugher wants to include me in the engagement announcement she puts in the local paper and ...
A: Sharon: Each paper is different so she would need to follow their rules... but my suggestion is to ...
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| Bridesmaid's gifts | 6/28/2007 |
Q: My fiance and I will be paying for the bridesmaid's dresses, and since they usually pay for the ...
A: Melissa: Since you are paying for their gowns, then I would suggest something simple... yet ...
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| wedding gift giving | 6/19/2007 |
Q: I have been asked to be the brides personal attendant at an upcomign wedding. Should I purchase a ...
A: Jody: There really isn't a need for you to purchase an additional gift unless you just feel like ...
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| guest list | 6/10/2007 |
Q: My 23-yr old daughter is planning to be married late August. She is our oldest and has grown up in ...
A: Sue: This is difficult as the church really is an extension of your family since your husband is ...
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| Reception Dance | 6/7/2007 |
Q: My uncle is escorting me down the aisle. At the reception, of course there won't be a father and ...
A: Nita: You can choose to have your special dance with your uncle or a brother or even a grandfather. ...
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| My Colors and who should match who | 6/7/2007 |
Q: my girls are wearing tea rose (light pink) and the guys are wearing cream. My fiance thinks the guys ...
A: Miranda: I would suggest nixing the pink on the guys... unless you want to use a pink flower for ...
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| Wedding Camera Etiquette | 6/6/2007 |
Q: We are having our wedding and Reception outside in a Botanical Garden and are generally excited ...
A: Teah: Actually, that was the whole idea of the disposable cameras at a wedding. However, it has now ...
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| WEDDING COLORS | 6/5/2007 |
Q: MY DAUGHTER IS GETTING MARRIED IN APRIL 2008. THEY WANT BABY BLUE AND WHITE BUT I THINK WE NEED TO ...
A: Stephanie: Using blue and white is actually very common... dubbed the "Tiffany wedding" by many ...
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| Wedding Invitation wording | 6/3/2007 |
Q: My fiance and I are getting ready to send out invitations and are not quite sure how to word them. ...
A: Tracy: Deceased parents truthfully should not be included on the wedding invitation. Usually I ...
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| Fuchsia?? | 6/1/2007 |
Q: I have a simple question. My mother will be getting married in September and I am helping her plan ...
A: Angelica: The season no longer dictates what colors should be used when planning a wedding! If mom ...
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| august wedding | 5/29/2007 |
Q: I am getting married in August and I have no Venue as of yet for the reception. WE were thinking of ...
A: Frances: There really isn't a way to separate the ceremony/reception when everything is taking ...
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| august wedding | 5/28/2007 |
Q: I am getting married in August and I have no Venue as of yet for the reception. WE were thinking of ...
A: Frances: An outdoor wedding in August can be wonderful... depending on where you are. For example, ...
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| destination wedding | 5/26/2007 |
Q: ok here's the deal we are getting married in antigua guatemala at casa santo domingo. The cost of ...
A: Alisha: As far as finding local vendors, you will want to contact a coordinator in that area. They ...
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| Invitation Wording | 5/25/2007 |
Q: Like so many, I'm struggle with how to word our wedding invitations. My mother (divorced from my ...
A: Heather: You are correct, it would be easier to say "together with their parents" but some parents ...
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| After Wedding Shower | 5/17/2007 |
Q: My niece got married last month (only the parents of the bride and groom attended). We would like ...
A: Ronda: Anything that takes place after the wedding is referred to as a reception. This can be a ...
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| Wedding Invitation Wording | 5/16/2007 |
Q: My parents were never married to each other. My mother has her PH.D. and my father insists that his ...
A: Rachael: The brides name always comes first... and in this case it would be: Request the honour of ...
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| grandson only invited to church | 4/23/2007 |
Q: my daghter is getting married soon and although she wants her only nephew my only grandchild at the ...
A: Sandra: I'm not sure what your question is... but I would suggest hiring someone for the reception ...
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| Sister of the groom | 4/22/2007 |
Q: My brother is getting married soon. I am very close with my brother and always have been. I am not ...
A: Michelle: Choosing members of the wedding party is often the hardest thing to do when you are close ...
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| Sister in Law's Infant at the wedding? | 4/13/2007 |
Q: My fiance and I are planning a destination wedding in June 2008. By that time, his sister will have ...
A: Liz: This is a very sticky situation! My suggestion would be to offer to provide a professional ...
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| wedding with two receptions | 4/11/2007 |
Q: i am not sure how to word the invitations for our second reception. we are getting married in ohio ...
A: Meridith: Try something like this: Mr. and Mrs. Jackson Smith Invite you to join us in ...
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| Matron AND Maid of Honor | 4/10/2007 |
Q: Well my best friend is getting married soon and has asked me to be her Matron of honor. She has also ...
A: Alicia: Your first step is to ask your best friend who she wants to handle which responsibilities. ...
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| Weddings | 4/9/2007 |
Q: My question is how do you go about telling RSVP invitees that you only have a immediate family and ...
A: Monica: This is a very sticky situation! If you have already invited them via invitation then it is ...
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| Weddings | 4/9/2007 |
Q: My question is how do you go about telling RSVP invitees that you only have a immediate family and ...
A: Monica: If I am understanding your question correctly, you are saying that people are submitting ...
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| CANCEL SAVE-A-DATE INVITEES | 4/6/2007 |
Q: I am at a lost for words relating the a very delicate situation. My daughter sent out save-a-dates ...
A: Mrs. A! My apologies for not getting back to you sooner... I took a few unexpected days off! ...
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| CANCEL SAVE-A-DATE INVITEES | 4/5/2007 |
Q: I am at a lost for words relating the a very delicate situation. My daughter sent out save-a-dates ...
A: This is indeed a very delicate situation. The best answer is always honesty! My suggestion is to go ...
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| Cocktail Receptions | 4/3/2007 |
Q: I've done some reading that one way to cut reception costs is by having a cocktail reception in lieu ...
A: Michaelann: Having a cocktail reception is certainly a way to cut cost. However, it is recommended ...
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| invitation wording | 3/30/2007 |
Q: I am unsure as to how to write the invitation. My father passed away when I was young (so he has ...
A: JoNeil: The best way for me to tell you to word the invitation is as follows: Together with their ...
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| Wedding Reception | 3/26/2007 |
Q: My daughter is getting married at 7:00 pm. She wants a "Dessert Reception" featuring various types ...
A: Jan: Even in this modern world, etiquette states that if you are hosting an event during mealtime ...
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| Wedding DAY time- line | 3/26/2007 |
Q: I am glad to fine a person to help when we are stuck. I am planning a wedding for a family member on ...
A: Juanita: Unless there is something that I am missing in your explanation, the processional should ...
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| timeline of events | 3/25/2007 |
Q: What is the timeline of events for a wedding ceremony (non-religious)? Starting from walking down ...
A: Dawn: The time-line for your ceremony will really depend on your Officiant. The average length of a ...
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| Bachelorette Party | 3/19/2007 |
Q: Help! I'm 25yr old maid of honor for my friend, and am planning the Bachelorette Party w/5 ...
A: Tanya: First, it is important to know that you cannot make everyone happy. Your first priority is ...
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| Mother's | 3/16/2007 |
Q: My step-daughter is getting married next month.I have raised her sent's she was 3 years old.Her ...
A: Diane: This is a very tough subject matter and I applaud you for being so sensitive to this issue. ...
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| Rehearsal Dinner | 3/15/2007 |
Q: Shannon, My fiancé and I are planning an out of state wedding this July. Since 95% of our guests ...
A: Try something like this: Join us for Alyssa and Ryan's special day As we celebrate in a real fun ...
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| Rehearsal Dinner | 3/15/2007 |
Q: Shannon, My fiancé and I are planning an out of state wedding this July. Since 95% of our guests ...
A: Alyssa: Etiquette states that the only thing that should be included with the invitation is ...
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| wedding invitation wording - groom's grandmother and father | 3/13/2007 |
Q: My parents are helping a little. My fiancee would like his grandmother's name(who raised him) and ...
A: Gina: Mr. and Mrs. 'dad's first and last name' request the honour of your presence at the marriage ...
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| Change of reception hall (last minute) | 3/12/2007 |
Q: How do I word a change of reception hall when my wedding is on the 21st of April? The hall we put a ...
A: Neysa: I am sorry to hear that your reception site will not be where you originally planned. The ...
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| Wedding Emotions Running High | 3/1/2007 |
Q: I am the MOB. My daughter (the bride) and I got into a little squabble this morning. She told me ...
A: Lisa~ First of all take a deep breath... and have your daughter take one too! 1) Ethically, you ...
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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: honored: I agree that if his mother is going to be in attendance you don't want to list his ...
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| fun gift for father of the bride | 2/5/2007 |
Q: Do wedding planners ever give a token of appreciation gift to the father of the bride? My husband ...
A: Carol: Wedding planners usually don't give gifts to anyone, except maybe the couple and that is not ...
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| etticate | 2/5/2007 |
Q: My boyfriend and I got engaged after only dating 3 months. We are planning a June wedding, here's ...
A: Kylie: Etiquette states that the groom's parents should call on the bride's for drinks, brunch or ...
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| wedding planning | 2/1/2007 |
Q: I am considering getting married in a year or so and the question that I can't get out of my mind ...
A: Justin: First of all... take a deep breath! Although average weddings can cost about $20,000 there ...
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| wedding color | 1/28/2007 |
Q: i am planning to have my summer wedding in the beginning of July. What are the best colors to go ...
A: Nettie: The seasons no longer dictate what color you choose to have in your wedding. You could use ...
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| kids at a wedding | 1/23/2007 |
Q: My brother in law is getting married in November and just sent my husband an e-mail last night ...
A: Stacey: This is a delicate issue not only for those guests attending that have children, but also ...
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| reception invations | 1/15/2007 |
Q: We are getting married in Hawaii on April 22 and having a reception on May 19 We would like to ...
A: Wendy: Here is a sample of wording that you can use: Two lives, two hearts Joined together in ...
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| Jobs of the Maid and Matron of honor | 1/12/2007 |
Q: I would like to know what do a maid and matron of honor suppose to do for the bride as the wedding ...
A: Lyda: The maid/matron of honor plays one of the most important roles in making the wedding a ...
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| placecards | 1/11/2007 |
Q: in regards to place cards. Does each person get one. I was planning on doing the married couples and ...
A: Shelley: Place cards are used to identify where someone will sit once they enter the reception ...
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