Invitations

ok. all wedding invitations i have seen always have the bride to bes name first..why is this? does it have to be done that way? seems to be the same for personalized wedding items as well. my fiance and i ordered wedding matchbooks, and had his name first then mine. was that ok to do? i was raised.... [Read more]

Inviting the parents of the wedding attendants.

I have read in some books that it is appropriate to invite the parents of the bridesmaids and groomsmen. People I have talked to have also said that it is the "appropriate" thing to do, but generally it is half-and-half as to whether brides pay attention to this rule. Please advise as to what is.... [Read more]

Wedding gifts for destination wedding

I'm planning a wedding in South Carolina, it's not my home town or my fiances'. Would this be considered a destination wedding? I wanted to get married on the beach, but keep it in the States so more people could/would come. Do I tell people on the invitation not to bring a gift because they have.... [Read more]

BUDGET FOR FLORIST

I know a florist whom is really good and I have asked her to be the florist for my Wedding next year. She is telling me that Florists usually get 20% of the wedding budget to do flowers, however NO where have I seen this to be the case. Every budget on the internet or in the books I have checked.... [Read more]

Proper Etiquette for Vow Renewal/5 Yr Anniversary Party

Hello

My husband and I were married almost 4 years ago by the JP. We live in South Carolina (where his family is) but I am from Maine (all my family is still there) and I would love to do a vow renewal/anniversary party in Maine on our 5th Anniversary. My questions are?

We have a 2 year old.... [Read more]