Invitations

ok. all wedding invitations i have seen always have the bride to bes name first..why is this? does it have to be done that way? seems to be the same for personalized wedding items as well. my fiance and i ordered wedding matchbooks, and had his name first then mine. was that ok to do? i was raised.... [Read more]

Boutonniere for non-family member?

Two etiquette books haven't been able to help me out with this one...... Do I provide a boutonniere for my mother's long-time boyfriend at my 2nd-time-around, yet formal, wedding? We have a small wedding party; I feel certain he will be my mother's guest at the wedding, though he will play no.... [Read more]

Cake or pie

Our wedding is not until next year in November. I have done alot of planning already and I have a fiance that is willing to give ideas. We are paying for our own wedding and would like it to be different with a traditional feel. I have read in many bridal magazine where the cake is over-rated. We.... [Read more]

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]

Including moms' given names on invitation

Hi - I promise I have searched all over for the answer to this question - this site, books, other places on the web - and I have not found an answer. If it's here please show me!

We would like our invitation to include our mothers' given names rather than just our fathers' given names. I know.... [Read more]