Co-workers

I have read many posts on here that contradict what I read in one of my wedding books (my "bible" since I have never helped plan a wedding before!) I am an elementary school teacher getting married next summer in the same basic area as my school is located (so no travel issues, etc.) I had.... [Read more]

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]

Keeping the kids involved

I have been a music therapist in schools and a camp counselor for years. I love kids and my reception wouldn't be complete without them. However, I don't want them to just sit around and get bored. I'm going to provide some quiet toys, books, coloring, etc. for them, but I also want to get them.... [Read more]

Invitation list is too big - how do we cut it?

I just got engaged and started to plan our wedding. As the books and websites suggest, I asked both my future mother-in-law and mother to give me their lists so we coiuld get a rough idea to pick a venue....without including the majority of my own friends, we are up to 300+ guests invited! This is.... [Read more]

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]