Is there an elegant way to ask for money instead of gifts?

My fiancé and I would like to ask for money instead of gifts. We don't really need anything extra for the house, and the few things we could ask for is not enough to fill up an entire registry. Our current apartment is too small to fit anymore stuff. We would prefer to receive money to put.... [Read more]

Is it rude for bridesmaid to stay at the same hotel as bride and groom?

A friend of mine will be getting married this January and I am one of three bridesmaids, the only single one. The bride and groom have reserved a block of rooms at a local hotel. Since they live near the wedding site, they will allow a few trusted friends to stay in their apartment that night. They.... [Read more]

Wedding Guest List

My daughter was raised in a small town and we have many family friends. She's been away from home for 8 years and plans to be married 1200 miles away in her new home town. Is it proper to send invitations to family friends that we know definitely can't attend the wedding due to distance, time and.... [Read more]

Invitations? Announcements? Guests?

My fiance and I had a big wedding planned near our home in NJ and we have since decided to elope to CA so that we can buy a house. Some of our good friends and immediate family members have already asked if they may join us to witness the ceremony. This is fine with us, however, we do not wish to.... [Read more]

Gift Cards Appropriate for Bridal Shower

I will be attending a Bridal shower in which the bride and groom are currently in the process of building a new home. The invitation lists the locations of registry; however, all items have been purchased. There is a note on the invitation that indicates that Gift Cards to Home Depot/Lowes are also.... [Read more]