Q: What is the etiquette for after you have eloped? We eloped, and since everyone’s been told it’s been a nightmare. We eloped because we are both very private people and did not want to stand in the front of a church full of people to say our sacred vows. How can we address our elopement to our family and friends? Read the rest of this entry »
Wedding Bells Blog
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Dad Difficulties
Q: My father was never a big part of my life growing up; I rarely saw him. We’ve been a bit closer in recent years; however, I still do not plan on having him walk me down the aisle. Do I tell him this upfront, or wait and see if he asks? I don’t want to hurt his feelings. I plan on walking down the aisle by myself, so it’s not like I’m choosing someone else over him. Do you have any advice? Read the rest of this entry »
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Shoe In
Q: What shoes can my bridesmaids wear with chocolate brown dresses in November? Read the rest of this entry »
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Desired Attire
Q: My fiancé is an officer in the navy, and we’ll be holding our reception in the officer’s mess. They have a strict dress code (no jeans, hats, T-shirts, etc.) How do I word that on the invitation so that people will know? Read the rest of this entry »
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Busy Bride
Q: Is it crazy to buy a house on top of planning a wedding this year? Read the rest of this entry »
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Kiddie Corner
Q: Is it a good idea to hire a clown or have games for the young ones under 10 years old? Read the rest of this entry »
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Tropical To-do
Q: I am planning a destination wedding for next spring, and I’d like to go to the Dominican Republic or Cuba. Do you have any recommendations for resorts? Read the rest of this entry »
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Plus-one Problems
Q: The guest list for my wedding exceeds 350 people. Both my fiancé and I agreed that friends and family members would not be allowed to bring a guest unless they had been dating them for a long time. We were very specific on the invitations about who could bring guests and who could not. Now that we are getting our replies back some people are taking it upon themselves to invite whoever they want even though it did not specify on the invitation that they were allowed to bring a guest. Now our list has grown even more, and I just don’t know where to draw the line. Once the final numbers are said and done, can I uninvite the “uninvited” guests? Read the rest of this entry »
