Wedding Blogs, Guides & Online Directories Q&A

Announcement

My future mother in-law wants to place our engagement announcement in her local paper. Is there a set of guidelines to follow?? because she wants to place her son's nameand info first..but all the paperwork indicates the bride's info is to go first?

I don't really mind because my parents have.... [Read more]

Destination Wedding Planning Timeline and Checklist

Hi there :) I am trying to find a schedule or guideline i can go by to plan my Destination wedding. I live in Chicago, IL and we are planning our wedding for May 2007 in Playa Del carmen, Mexico.

When should all invitations be sent out by, showers be held, and all the details of wedding planning.... [Read more]

Gift from bridesmaids to bride?

I have been asked to be the matron of honor in two weddings this summer and I want to make sure I am fulfilling all my duties!

In Emily Post's wedding etiquette guide, she mentions (twice!) that the m.o.h. should spearhead an effort to give the bride a gift from the bridesmaids and collect money.... [Read more]

Secret 1st wedding - now a real wedding

Our daughter secretly married in 2006 by a Justice of the Peace. They told family members in 2007 they were married. Now they want a real wedding in 2009. As parents, how do we deal with this? We offered a reception/picnic but they want a wedding. Are there any guidelines for something like this?.... [Read more]

Wedding invitation wording

I am getting married next year. My parents are divorced but both contributing equally to the wedding as am I. Can I put my mothers name first (she now has a different surname) and my fathers name second. My mother is dealing with replies. i.e

Mrs G Bloggs

and

Mr H Smith

request the ........... [Read more]