Inviting the parents of the wedding attendants.

I have read in some books that it is appropriate to invite the parents of the bridesmaids and groomsmen. People I have talked to have also said that it is the "appropriate" thing to do, but generally it is half-and-half as to whether brides pay attention to this rule. Please advise as to what is.... [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]

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]

Family Planning issues

My sister is getting married July 2007 (she became engaged May 2006). Our parents are paying for her entire wedding. Recently I have become engaged and after consulting various etiquette books, we have decided to get married December 2007. My sister is thrilled and there are no hard feelings.... [Read more]

Including moms' given names on invitation

Hi - I promise I have searched all over for the answer to this question - this site, books, other places on the web - and I have not found an answer. If it's here please show me!

We would like our invitation to include our mothers' given names rather than just our fathers' given names. I know.... [Read more]