Question about wedding day hair style, nails and makeup

I will be getting married in 5 months. I am looking through bridal books that have different hairstyles, nails and makeup techinques. I always seem to cringe as I am not one who is a beauty queen.These are some examples: I will not be wearing a tiara or a veil as my wedding will take place.... [Read more]

Sending save the date cards 2 years in advance for destination wedding

My fiance and I currently live in New Jersey, and we are having a destination wedding in California. Can we send the save the date cards out 2 years in advance?

All of our guests are from South Jersey/Philadelphia area, so, ideally, we want to give our guests enough time to maybe make it into a.... [Read more]

Personal Bridal Shower Theme

I recently received an invitation to a wedding shower that indicated it would be a "personal shower." We were given hints that the bride wanted books, lotion, clothes, etc. At first I thought I had mistaken what I read, but a friend confirmed that the bride wanted "personal" gifts because she.... [Read more]

How much to give for a NJ wedding.

Hi there,

I've read several posts and none seem to specifically address my issue. I have only attended weddings in the south. Now I have been invited to a wedding in New Jersey. I have heard from several family members and friends that expectations are very different up here.

I have been told.... [Read more]

Boutonniere for non-family member?

Two etiquette books haven't been able to help me out with this one...... Do I provide a boutonniere for my mother's long-time boyfriend at my 2nd-time-around, yet formal, wedding? We have a small wedding party; I feel certain he will be my mother's guest at the wedding, though he will play no.... [Read more]