Family Planning issues

My sister is getting married July 2007 (she became engaged May 2006). Our parents are paying for her entire wedding. Recently I have become engaged and after consulting various etiquette books, we have decided to get married December 2007. My sister is thrilled and there are no hard feelings.... [Read more]

Invitation list is too big - how do we cut it?

I just got engaged and started to plan our wedding. As the books and websites suggest, I asked both my future mother-in-law and mother to give me their lists so we coiuld get a rough idea to pick a venue....without including the majority of my own friends, we are up to 300+ guests invited! This is.... [Read more]

Question about wedding day hair style, nails and makeup

I will be getting married in 5 months. I am looking through bridal books that have different hairstyles, nails and makeup techinques. I always seem to cringe as I am not one who is a beauty queen.These are some examples: I will not be wearing a tiara or a veil as my wedding will take place.... [Read more]

BUDGET FOR FLORIST

I know a florist whom is really good and I have asked her to be the florist for my Wedding next year. She is telling me that Florists usually get 20% of the wedding budget to do flowers, however NO where have I seen this to be the case. Every budget on the internet or in the books I have checked.... [Read more]

Keeping the kids involved

I have been a music therapist in schools and a camp counselor for years. I love kids and my reception wouldn't be complete without them. However, I don't want them to just sit around and get bored. I'm going to provide some quiet toys, books, coloring, etc. for them, but I also want to get them.... [Read more]