Continue Reading 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…
Continue Reading 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…
Continue Reading 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…
Continue Reading 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…
Continue Reading 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,…
Continue Reading 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…
Continue Reading 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…
Continue Reading 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…
Continue Reading 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….
Continue Reading Engagement Parties: Celebrating a Long Engagement Q: Is there a time frame when it’s appropriate to have an engagement party? My fiancé and I became engaged in February…