With people waiting longer until they get married- and second marriages becoming more common, it is quite possible that some brides and grooms will be financially well established by the time they wed.
That given the case, who should pay for the wedding, the bridge’s family, the groom, the bride and groom themselves- or should all […]
The historical reason for brides to wear white at their wedding was to reinforce the notion that they are coming to the celebration as, well, pure.
While many brides still hold that notion both dear and sacred, it would not be an understatement to say that for good or no, not every single bride is still […]
I’ve gone to weddings where one of the proudest attendees is the mother of the bride. Perhaps you remember your wedding when this was so. Or maybe you- as the mother of the bride or the future bride herself- are thinking about this issue.
Shirley in Sacramento writes the Sacramento Bee’s fashion writer Leigh Grogan […]
Online wedding gift registries are superb in terms of convenience. Better yet, they help the (hopefully many) friends and relatives of the couple planning to get married avoid receiving duplicate gifts.
And what do you do with that duplicate gift? Returning it can be embarassing all around. In the wrong atmosphere, you can make the donors- […]
Let us say your best friend has asked you to be the “best man” at your wedding. The best man is one of the most important positions of any in the chosen wedding party. So what duties, exactly, are you expected to perform?
Syndicated wedding etiquette columnist Valarie Roberts writes that at one time, “best man” […]
When it comes to weddings, few aspects- aside from the vows- are as memorable as the wedding music that is selected for the walk down the aisle.
Now let us just suppose for a moment that two close friends- say two former sorority sisters who have remained close in their post-college years- are getting married within […]
What is proper wedding etiquette concerning inviting children to your wedding- either yours from an earlier marriage, nieces and nephews of the bride and groom- or some of each?
Having children at your wedding can be special, but then- as many know- some may become overly excited and get a bit too lively.
So should or should […]
Remember when wedding invitations only offered the basics (bride, groom, date, time and place)- and the design considerations were secondary at best?
Well those days are over.
That’s according to Frani Fisher, a customer care supervisor for a wedding invitation service in suburban Philadelphia.
“I think what the brides are really looking for these days is to personalize […]
When do you need "At Home" cards?If you happen to be moving to a new home, whether it’s a local move or across the country, you need to notify your friends of your new information.Why is it proper to send "At Home" cards?By sending your family and friends an "at home" cards it informs them […]