From the category archives:
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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Q: Is it appropriate to wear winter white to a wedding? A: Generally, white and ivory are reserved for the bride. Only if the white you wish to wear is very tailored and in no way competes with the wedding gown would you consider it, and then you would accessorize, if possible, with color.
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Q: My daughter is getting married in the coming months. Since I am out of state, the in-laws are handling most of the wedding plans. The wedding and reception will both take place in back yards, which limits attendance. Only 90 invites were printed (requiring RSVP) of which our family only received 30. If the [...]
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Q: How is it determined what colors of dresses the mothers of the bride/groom are to wear? A: The mother of the bride selects first, a color she loves and loves to wear, having nothing at all to do with the wedding party. She then tells the groom’s mom what she is selecting so that [...]
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Q: My daughter is a bridesmaid in a friends wedding. The bride to be decided to get married out of country – who pays for travel? A: Your daughter does. If this now is much too expensive an endeavor, your daughter can decline the honor of serving as a bridesmaid. It can be quite a [...]
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Q: My daughter was engaged to be married. We had a bridal shower for her in May and then in August she called off the wedding. She wanted to return the gifts but the guests didn’t want them back. She is now planning on getting married again and we are planning a shower again. Is [...]
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