Siblings at rehearsal dinner

My fiancee and I are excited about getting married in mid December in our new hometown. But since this is a new city for both of us, almost everyone on our guest list will be out of town guests.

When we got engaged at Easter, we began telling our families about our plans and that we are paying.... [Read more]

Gift Card Bridal Shower?

My son and his fiancee have everything and just a small apartment. They hope to buy a house within 1 year of the wedding. So right now they just want 'gift cards.' Would it be proper to throw a couples shower and suggest 'gift cards' as gifts when folks call to inquire where they are.... [Read more]

How to make it work???

Let's make it quick...My mom and biological father never married. I was raised by my mom and grandparents until I was six and my mom got married. I met my biological father when I was 8 and have remained in touch. My step-father (now ex-stepfather) has been there most of my life but I am really.... [Read more]

Bride and bridesmaids live in different states

I recently moved to Maine to finish up my masters degree and will be here for the next year and a half. My fiance and I plan on getting married the summer of '07. The problem is my bridesmaids are in different states. I see them maybe once or twice a year. Any idea how we can plan the wedding when.... [Read more]

Asking for money and GC on invitations

My fiance is in the military and we are being moved to Nevada from New Hampshire in October. Our shower is the weekend before we leave. We are buying a house off base once we arrive. Since we have no clue about our new home, how do we ask for gift certificates or money instead of gifts on our.... [Read more]