Personal Bridal Shower Theme

I recently received an invitation to a wedding shower that indicated it would be a "personal shower." We were given hints that the bride wanted books, lotion, clothes, etc. At first I thought I had mistaken what I read, but a friend confirmed that the bride wanted "personal" gifts because she.... [Read more]

Fan Bouquet's

I am getting married June 2006 and am making hand held fans for the guests since it is an outdoor wedding. The fans are made from old wallpaper sample books (free at local wallpaper stores), tied with ribbon to match wedding colors and have a flower attached to cover the staples and of course the.... [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]

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]

Boutonniere for non-family member?

Two etiquette books haven't been able to help me out with this one...... Do I provide a boutonniere for my mother's long-time boyfriend at my 2nd-time-around, yet formal, wedding? We have a small wedding party; I feel certain he will be my mother's guest at the wedding, though he will play no.... [Read more]