Reception activities for small children

We have rented a lodge for the wedding and reception. It will be an outdoor event, there will be children, the brides family wants colors and coloring books for the kids. I am totally against it. Parents can not always keep an eye on their kids, and I can see some child coloring on the floor or.... [Read more]

Wedding Fan as Bouquets for Bridesmaids

I am getting married June 2006 and am making hand held fans for the guests since it is an outdoor wedding. The fans are made from old wallpaper sample books (free at local wallpaper stores), tied with ribbon to match wedding colors and have a flower attached to cover the staples and of course the.... [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]

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]