From the category archives:
Q: What is an appropriate gift for an engagement party? Is one expected? A: An engagement present is not a requirement. Particularly if you are going to a large party, gifts are not expected, although lately, many people believe a gift is expected so more gifts are being taken, even though they aren’t required. If [...]
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Q: I am attending an evening wedding with a sit down dinner. Is it okay for me to wear a black dress? I remember my mom saying that you don’t wear black or white to weddings. A: Your mom is right that one never used to wear black to weddings, but this rule has changed [...]
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Q: Is it appropriate for groomsman to buy a collective groomsman’s gift for the groom in addition to a wedding gift? A: Yes, this is traditional. It usually is something personal or monogrammed, although it can be anything at all that symbolizes their friendship/relationship with him. This gift is given at the rehearsal dinner, or [...]
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Q: I am having trouble with one of my to-be-bridesmaids. She and my fiancé argue constantly and she is becoming difficult to get along with. My fiancé and I have decided not to have her as a bridesmaid, but how do I tell her without hurting her feelings? A: Unfortunately, there is no way to [...]
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Q: If you have accepted a wedding invitation and, at the last minute, your spouse is unable to attend, is it okay to take someone with you so that you don’t have to go alone? A: No, the invitation-and I assume the RSVP-had your spouse’s name on it. It would be akin to showing up [...]
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Q: My nephew was married four months ago and now his new bride wants to call it quits. What is the proper thing they should do with the wedding gifts? A: All wedding gifts should be returned, with a brief note of explanation. Gifts that have been used, such as bed linens, cannot be returned, [...]
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Q: My fiancee’s family feels that his young the niece & nephew should be flower girl & ring bearer at our small, intimate ceremony. I love them very much, but do not want to risk either of them crying, throwing a tantrum, or refusing to walk down the aisle. Am I wrong in holding my [...]
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Q: We are counting down to our upcoming wedding, and one of the things on our ‘to do’ list is to buy gifts for those helping with the wedding. We have several nieces and nephews helping out with the ‘little’ things, like gift carrying, guest book attending, handing out programs, etc. Is it customary to [...]
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Q: Just what is the grooms parents responsibility for the wedding? I am told it is the rehearsal dinner and the flowers. A: Traditionally, the groom’s parents and/or the groom pay for: The Bride’s engagement and wedding rings The Groom’s present to his bride, if he wishes to give her one Gifts for the groom’s [...]
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Q: How would you word a wedding invitation when step-parents are involved? Basically the mother of the bride remarried, so the bride now has a biological father and step-father in the picture. A: The bride’s mother’s and her husband’s names are first, followed by the bride’s father’s name: Mr. and Mrs. John Adams Smith and [...]
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