Wedding Blogs, Guides & Online Directories Q&A

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]

Inviting only certain guests to an after-party

Our reception will start at 6pm. Everyone and everything must be out by 11pm, so we will have to guide the partying to wind down no later than 10 so vendors can get all their stuff cleaned up and out, etc. We know that many of our friends will by no means be ready to call it a night this early,.... [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]

Honorariums guidelines...

I will have 4 preachers officiating my wedding. (My pastor, former pastor, my dad, and my grandfather) I do not know where to begin in figuring out how much to pay each of them.

I will also have quite a few songs in the wedding. All of the singers will be part of my wedding party. Do I.... [Read more]

2 yr old flower girl

We are having our 2.5 yr old daughter as our flowergirl. I am having a older ring barrier walk/guide her down the isle. My parents will be there to help with our daughter but because she is a mommies girl. Would it be bad if she insisted to be by our side at the alter?

Part of me says yes and.... [Read more]