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]

Proper Etiquette for Vow Renewal/5 Yr Anniversary Party

Hello

My husband and I were married almost 4 years ago by the JP. We live in South Carolina (where his family is) but I am from Maine (all my family is still there) and I would love to do a vow renewal/anniversary party in Maine on our 5th Anniversary. My questions are?

We have a 2 year old.... [Read more]

Invitations

ok. all wedding invitations i have seen always have the bride to bes name first..why is this? does it have to be done that way? seems to be the same for personalized wedding items as well. my fiance and i ordered wedding matchbooks, and had his name first then mine. was that ok to do? i was raised.... [Read more]

Married by JP then married again by clergy?

My fiance & I live in South Carolina but we are getting married Nov. 20th in New Jersey due to illness in my family. We have had no problem changing our plans to get married there, however, every time we turn around we run into a brick wall! We only have 5 days vacation available to get married.... [Read more]

Rehearsal Dinner

Hi! I’m getting a little stressed about the rehearsal dinner. Our wedding will be at the beach in South Carolina so everyone will be coming from out of town. We have quite a few aunts/uncles & 1st cousins that are traveling from the west coast. My father thinks we should invite them all to.... [Read more]