Money or registry?

we plan to buy a house shortly after getting married...we would like to let our guests know that we would like money for this, but what way is appropriate?

we also would like to set up a small registry for the bridal shower, and for people who feek more comfortable giving gifts than money, we.... [Read more]

Why is asking for money as a wedding gift so improper?

My fiance and I have been together for 7 years, and lived together for 4 of those years. We have accumulated enough stuff to furnish a whole other apartment, so we don't need any more dept store gifts. We could really benefit from money as gifts for our wedding to help us start saving to buy a.... [Read more]

Reception info on invite?

Hello,

In lieu of a reception card, I was going to have left corner copy which reads "Reception commences at 5p.m." on the first line, "Riverside Landing" on the second line, and "10 Washington Avenue, Oakmont" on the third. Is this okay?

What I'm really questioning is the first line. The.... [Read more]

Renewing our vows

my husband and i of 7 years never really had a wedding. we got married in my moms apartment with just our parents. at the time we could not afford a big to do and I found out i was pregnant and didnt want a big wedding wit a prenant belly so we said down the road we'll do this right. so now we have.... [Read more]

Where and when to host bridal shower for out of state relatives

Hi! I have an odd situation and couldnt find any answers in my etiquette book.

I live in the state of Washington without any of my family in the vicinity. While my groom's mom, sister & sister-in-law live here, my family is scattered across the country. My maid of honor wants to throw me a.... [Read more]