Wedding

Reaffirming Vows: Should I bring a gift?

Q: I’ve been invited to my friend’s renewal of wedding vows, which will be followed by a small gathering at a restaurant.  Do…

Wedding Warfare: When factions of your family don’t get along

Q: I’m a frazzled mess trying to come up with the seating arrangements for my wedding.  My mother and stepmother haven’t spoken in…

Maid Of Honor: Not Just for Women Anymore

Q: I want my best friend, who is a man, to be my “maid of honor.”  What should he be called, and how…

Color Cues: What is appropriate for weddings?

Q: Next month, I’m going to an evening wedding.  Is it still considered taboo for guests to wear black or white?

A: Both black and…

The Pregnant Bridesmaid: Acceptable or faux pas?

Q: My son’s finance has asked a married friend to be a bridesmaid, but the woman is going to be seven months…

Wedding Crashers?: When guests want to bring dates

Q: I’m appalled that some friends of my daughter and her fiance have asked if they can bring dates to their wedding,…

Wedding Cost: A rough break down

Q: We’ve determined our wedding cost budget categories, but have no idea how to assign to them. What’s the norm?

A: Every wedding…

Shower and Ceremony: Gifts for both a wedding shower and wedding are expected

Q: My niece is getting married soon. I attended a wedding shower for her and bought her a nice gift. Am I…

Destination Wedding: Who covers travel costs?

Q: We are getting married in a remote location. The closest airport is three hours away from the wedding site.Do we need…

Wedding Gift Cost: How much do I spend?

Q: How much should I spend on a wedding gift?
A: The value of a gift isn’t always equal to the price tag….