When to give gift???

We are the father and step mom of the groom. We could not attend the out of town bridal /new home shower for the kids. We are giving them money in a card as we did the rest of the children. We have 1 week left before we attend the wedding. There are 3 days planned before the actual ceremony, a.... [Read more]

Wording wedding announcement to include maiden vs married name

I will send annoucements to a large list of friends, family, and colleagues regarding a small wedding. I would like to indicate somewhere on the announcement that I am taking my future husband's last name and would like to share our new home address (I don't believe the return address on the.... [Read more]

How to word wedding invitations for two different receptions

We are getting married on a beach in Florida and have decided to invite all family and friends. However, because my fiance and I both live in Michigan (as does the majority of our families), we are also planning a reception in MI after the honeymoon. We are also having a reception in FL immediately.... [Read more]

Cancellation of part of event

The bride is originally from a city 1 1/2 hours away from where she will make her home. She planned a luncheon in her home town for her family and a reception in her new home town for the groom's family and their friends. Her family is now planning on attending both the luncheon and the reception..... [Read more]

Is there an elegant way to ask for money instead of gifts?

My fiancé and I would like to ask for money instead of gifts. We don't really need anything extra for the house, and the few things we could ask for is not enough to fill up an entire registry. Our current apartment is too small to fit anymore stuff. We would prefer to receive money to put.... [Read more]