Invite Ex Inlaws?

My finace was previously married and was extremely close with his ex inlaws (parents and siblings). Although he doesnt keep in close contact with them, he has remained friends, i.e. stops to talk to them when we see them out and about. His divorce from his ex was brought on due to her infidelity,.... [Read more]

MOB Ignored

Hi- about 6 years ago when my daughter was 20 I married someone she was against. It did turn out to be a bad decision and I divorced him 5 weeks later. My daughter remained frosty. Now at age 26 she is getting married and I find I am left out of all showers and wedding events. The MOG is.... [Read more]

Family Planning issues

My sister is getting married July 2007 (she became engaged May 2006). Our parents are paying for her entire wedding. Recently I have become engaged and after consulting various etiquette books, we have decided to get married December 2007. My sister is thrilled and there are no hard feelings.... [Read more]

Bridal Shower Gifts

I'm a bridesmaid in a wedding, and am curious about what sort of gift to bring to the bridal shower. I bought two towels and a blanket off the registry (which was all I could afford of what remained) but am concerned that they might seem boring or too practical and that I should have bought.... [Read more]

Reception activities for small children

We have rented a lodge for the wedding and reception. It will be an outdoor event, there will be children, the brides family wants colors and coloring books for the kids. I am totally against it. Parents can not always keep an eye on their kids, and I can see some child coloring on the floor or.... [Read more]