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]

Including moms' given names on invitation

Hi - I promise I have searched all over for the answer to this question - this site, books, other places on the web - and I have not found an answer. If it's here please show me!

We would like our invitation to include our mothers' given names rather than just our fathers' given names. I know.... [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]

Keeping the kids involved

I have been a music therapist in schools and a camp counselor for years. I love kids and my reception wouldn't be complete without them. However, I don't want them to just sit around and get bored. I'm going to provide some quiet toys, books, coloring, etc. for them, but I also want to get them.... [Read more]

Maid of honor duties and responsibilities for wedding shower

My soon to be mother in law has just contacted my Maid Of Honor and told her she had to buy my wedding guest books, albums , pens the list goes on and on all for wedding shower gifts. I dont feel this up to the MOH to purchase these item and now my MOH and I are confused of her duties.(she is.... [Read more]