Sister of Groom who will be reading at ceremony- what should i wear to church

Hello,

I am to be performing a reading at my brother's wedding ceremony. Would it be suitable to wear my knee length, spaghetti strap, black with royal blue satin ribbon (only below breast) empire dress (mainly black) with 3" royal blue heels?

I was thinking that maybe the dress would be a.... [Read more]

Silent vows for civil ceremony?

My fiance and I are eloping (just he & I present, extremely informal) and planning on getting married in a civil ceremony by a judge or a notary republic (which is legal in the state we're eloping to) Do we have to verbally exchange vows? Due to my cultural background I'm supposed to take.... [Read more]

Open Church Ceremony Invitation

First of all, thank you for this website. I would be lost without it!

I have searched the forums and discovered that having an open church ceremony is appropriate with a private family and close friends dinner afterwards. The dinner will be at a separate location, and we will have an hors.... [Read more]

Private vow renewal ceremony?

My husband & I will be married 5 years in July. I really want to renew our wedding vows. We are planning a trip in April - just a get away for us without our kids. I was thinking of doing it then with just the two of us but then no one would be there to celebrate with us. Then I thought about.... [Read more]

Planning 25th Anniversary Vow Renewal Ceremony/Reception

My husband and I will be celebrating our 25th Wedding Anniversary in a few months and are planning a vow renewal/reaffirmation ceremony/reception. I will give you a summary of the details. Please tell me if we are within the boundaries of good etiquette.

Hall rental with about 100 people, mostly.... [Read more]