Groom's stepmom seating at the wedding

I am my son's stepmom but his mother had an affair and left his father when he was 10. She did not have anything to do with him until he turned 18 and then only limited exposure. I feel like I should be on the front row with my husband since we raised him since he was 10 and he lived with us..... [Read more]

Groom's Attire on Carribean island in a small wedding

My H2B and I will be married in a villa on a carribean island in June. There will be a total of 10 guests. I will wear a long silk bias cut sheath in Platinum. The neckline is draped and has an exposed back (attached picture is very similar, though there is no train). The groom is open to.... [Read more]

Open Catered Receptions Sites

I am slowing getting brain fried over this situation. You go to a bridal show, find a caterer that you like, but you can't find a reception site that allows outside caterers! We want to have a BBQ menu for our reception. We found a great caterer under budget, but I am having the hardest time.... [Read more]

Subtle print MOG dress

2 wks before the wedding & I have a couple of dresses selected. Neither are solid, though not distinctive patterns. One is a strapless, though not overexposed knee length, with printed small silk ovals, empire waist with beading at waist. Another selection is a muted abstract silk below knee.... [Read more]

Mosdest Looking Mother of Bride/Mother of Groom

I read with interest, all the replies about inappropriate exposure of skin by moms at weddings. As we are planning our son's wedding and shopping for appropriate dresses for the moms, we are finding that many retailers sell a whole lot of inappropriate dresses: slinky, low cut, backless,.... [Read more]