Wedding Blogs, Guides & Online Directories Q&A

Addressing wedding invitations when the recipient has a PHD

What is the etiquette for addressing inner and outer envelopes for a man with a PHD? Is it appropriate to address them with Doctor (or Dr. as Southworth's etiquette guide says)? The person is a psychologist (and is practicing), but does that make a difference vs. someone who has a PHD in Math?.... [Read more]

Wedding invitation wording

I am getting married next year. My parents are divorced but both contributing equally to the wedding as am I. Can I put my mothers name first (she now has a different surname) and my fathers name second. My mother is dealing with replies. i.e

Mrs G Bloggs

and

Mr H Smith

request the ........... [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]

Is a veil appropriate for a second wedding?

I heard that a veil is only appropriate to wear if it is your first wedding. Is there any truth to that? If so, why? If not, are there any guidelines for types of veils. My dress is spagetti strap, chiffon empire with soft flowing satin A-line bottom draping into a chapel train. Very simple but.... [Read more]

Secret 1st wedding - now a real wedding

Our daughter secretly married in 2006 by a Justice of the Peace. They told family members in 2007 they were married. Now they want a real wedding in 2009. As parents, how do we deal with this? We offered a reception/picnic but they want a wedding. Are there any guidelines for something like this?.... [Read more]