Destination wedding and home reception

We are planning a destination wedding to Hawaii for Feb 2006. We are planning on inviting everyone we would invite to a home wedding, knowing that some may not come because of financial issues. For this reason we are also planning on having a June BBQ reception at our new home to celebrate with.... [Read more]

Wording wedding announcement to include maiden vs married name

I will send annoucements to a large list of friends, family, and colleagues regarding a small wedding. I would like to indicate somewhere on the announcement that I am taking my future husband's last name and would like to share our new home address (I don't believe the return address on the.... [Read more]

Cancellation of part of event

The bride is originally from a city 1 1/2 hours away from where she will make her home. She planned a luncheon in her home town for her family and a reception in her new home town for the groom's family and their friends. Her family is now planning on attending both the luncheon and the reception..... [Read more]

Gift Cards Appropriate for Bridal Shower

I will be attending a Bridal shower in which the bride and groom are currently in the process of building a new home. The invitation lists the locations of registry; however, all items have been purchased. There is a note on the invitation that indicates that Gift Cards to Home Depot/Lowes are also.... [Read more]

"money shower"

I am throwing a shower for my best friend, and she does not want any gifts because her apt is so small right now they can't really store anything. They will be buying a house in the next couple of years, so really need either money to help with a down payment, or would like gift cards so when they.... [Read more]