Is it proper to ask for certain gift types?

Hi there,

My fiancee and I both grew up in Illinois and we both currently live in Colorado. We are flying back to Illinois for my fiancee's 20 year high school reunion, and we thought that it would be a great time to also have our wedding shower. Since we are flying in and out, we really do not.... [Read more]

Reception with angry aunts and uncles???

I am having a destination wedding in Florida (from Illinois) and we are only inviting parents and siblings/significant others. My parents are divorced and not only do they not get along, neither do their families. Their families are both very large. Also, my fiancee is from a large italian.... [Read more]

Wedding with our children, out of town, other (?'s)

I have been with my fiance nearly 10 years. We have two children and just got engaged this past Christmas. We are planning our wedding in our small hometown in South Illinois. - can our daughter be the flower girl & our son be the ring bearer ? - can we get married in a church even though.... [Read more]

Financial Trouble Attending Best Friend's Wedding

HELP! My husband and I along with our 1 yr old son are supposed to attend a wedding in Illinois in September in which we are the entire wedding party. Our best friend is getting married to a girl we've only met once, and he asked my husband to be the best man. Then, they just assumed without asking.... [Read more]

Won a honeymoon

I received a call today telling me I had won a 3 day 2 night honeymoon to Dominican Republic or Mexico. All I have to do is attend a Pro Health Ultra cooking show. Has anyone else heard about this? I entered the contest at a bridal show. Let me know if this has happened to you. I'm really excited.... [Read more]