Asking for money and GC on invitations

My fiance is in the military and we are being moved to Nevada from New Hampshire in October. Our shower is the weekend before we leave. We are buying a house off base once we arrive. Since we have no clue about our new home, how do we ask for gift certificates or money instead of gifts on our.... [Read more]

Memorial candle lighting

I am planning on doing a memorial candle at the beginning of our ceremony. My fiance lost his son a year and a half ago, his father, and I lost my mother about 5 years ago. We have no plans for a wedding program. The suggestions say for the reverend to say a short prayer. The reverend marrying us.... [Read more]

When and how to do Memorial candle lighting for deceased mother of bride

Please help!! I am planning a wedding for a family friend whose mother recently passed from cancer. She is having her sisters as bridemaids and wants to be given away by both her father and step-father as they were close to each other. She would like to light the candle with her sisters at the.... [Read more]

Renting chairs when planning a wedding on a budget

Our ceremony & reception will be at the same site. There will be about 80 guests there. I am having issues with the chairs. We will be renting everything. Our reception will be under a tent & the whole formality will be semi-formal. The ceremony will not be long (about 15-20 minutes).... [Read more]

MOB wants to be center of attention

Hello,

I was hoping for some advice. My mother has done everything in her power to make this wedding about her instead of my fiance and me. She recently bought a historic home that she is renovating; the reception will be there. She has invited 100+ people that I've never met, telling them that.... [Read more]