New York Wedding Guides & Online Directories Q&A

Proper Bridesmaid attire for Long Island Evening Wedding

Hi. I am getting married December 30th, in Long Island, New York, however, I am from Wisconsin. The bridesmaid dresses I chose are black, empire waist, and 3/4 length. The dresses are simple, but I think quite elegant. The girls will be wearing matching black strappy heels, hair up, black &.... [Read more]

Announcement

My future mother in-law wants to place our engagement announcement in her local paper. Is there a set of guidelines to follow?? because she wants to place her son's nameand info first..but all the paperwork indicates the bride's info is to go first?

I don't really mind because my parents have.... [Read more]

Should we send bridal shower gifts if not attending shower?

My cousin is getting married next month in New York. In March, my Aunt had his fiance's sister mail my sisters and I invitations to her bridal shower. I live in KY and my sisters live in CO. We obviously could not have attended. None of us sent gifts because we think it is tacky to mail people.... [Read more]

Engagment Announcement

My fiance and I are getting married in Florida, most of my family live in New York. I really don't expect many of them to come, but I don't want to leave anyone who would like to come out. Should I send out an engagment announcement (card form) and ask who would like to be invited? And if so, how.... [Read more]

Flowers and bridal bouquets for outdoor wedding in October

Hello.

My wedding ceremony is taking place outdoors on a lake in October (New York). I am looking for some flower ideas for the ceremony that are rich in color but not too costly (planters?), along with alternatives to flower bouquets for my 2 bridesmaids and flower centerpiece alternatives..... [Read more]