Wedding Blogs, Guides & Online Directories Q&A

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]

Renewing Vows for parents

Well my momo and dad decided that they were going to renew their vows on there 30th Wedding Anniversary. My mom was wanting to know if their is any guidelines to follow. When they got married my mom was pregant with me so they went to the Justice of the Peace. They never did get to have their big.... [Read more]

Timeline-guides-ediquette

Hello! We are getting married in Vegas this coming May. We are taking just our parents and my godparents. To us the wedding is a very private thing. Some of our families are hurt that we aren't having the big wedding and reception. Can anybody give me some ideas or advice on what to do to keep the.... [Read more]

Addressing wedding invitations when the recipient has a PHD

What is the etiquette for addressing inner and outer envelopes for a man with a PHD? Is it appropriate to address them with Doctor (or Dr. as Southworth's etiquette guide says)? The person is a psychologist (and is practicing), but does that make a difference vs. someone who has a PHD in Math?.... [Read more]

Long engagement

HELP! My fiancée and I are getting married in 2 years - yes, 24 months. Every wedding planning guide has schedules for 6, 9, 12 month engagements... I don't know what my timeline should be for 24 months! Everyone says "great, you have a lot of time, plan early"... how early is too early? We've.... [Read more]