Destination Wedding/At Home Reception

We are planning a small wedding (16 people) on an island far away from home. Exactly a month after our wedding day, my parents are having a reception at their house. It will be in their large backyard with a tent, decorated banquet tables and chairs. We'll have a nice dinner (which we're.... [Read more]

Lighting of the unity candle with divorced parents

My parents were divorced 18 years ago. My step-mother and my father raised me (and are paying for the wedding), although my mother still had visitation rights and I still see her regularly. I would like to have the lighting of the unity candle as part of my ceremony, but I'm not quite sure how to.... [Read more]

Lighting for outdoor evening reception

I am having an outdoor reception in September at a historical garden. Since the reception starts at 8pm, it will get dark outside fairly quickly. What are some ideas to lighten up the tables and/or walk ways. Could I simply place several candles on the tables or would I need more light?

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Who is Involved with Lighting Unity Candle

The bride has asked me to light the unity candle in plsce of her mother who is attending but does not support the marriage. The bride's mom and dad are divorced so I would be lighting the candle with her father (who is single now). I am married and my husband is fine with me lighting the candle..... [Read more]

Unequal attention for both parents - financial - Help

My future MIL is not a cooperative person and relies on her children heavily for finacial help. We are going to pay for her expenses to our destination wedding in October (as her other son is doing for his Hawaii wedding in June). If we didn't pay for this she wouldn't come to the wedding. We.... [Read more]