Do We Send Wedding Invitations to Out of State Guests

My son from Ohio is marrying a lovely girl from Alabama where they will be married. How do I handle a bridal shower and invitations to the wedding. Do we invite friends and relatives knowing they won't be able to attend the wedding? How do I handle a bridal shower which the bride will be able to.... [Read more]

Special dietary requests

My sister-in-law to be asked that we not serve shell fish or pork at our wedding due to her families religion. (No one else in either family has these requirements). We agreed to this as well as her request of no nuts or beets due to her son's allergies. She found out that we will be serving.... [Read more]

Asked Bridesmaid Too Early

My fiance and I got engaged in November and, due to many factors, including health and finances, decided on a December 2007 wedding.

I got a bit too excited and started asking friends to be in the wedding. Once I had asked five friends, I realized that my bridal party was getting too large (at.... [Read more]

Boutonniere alternative?

the groomsmen in my wedding will be wearing longsleeved linen shirts and nice pants, but no jacket. (it's on a farm, in hot august, pretty casual.) my fiance is wearing a linen suit, he can wear a boutenniere. my dad is wearing a lightweight suit, so he can also wear a boutenniere. it doesn't feel.... [Read more]

Mother-of-the-Bride attire

My daughter is getting married in July. The reception will be in the evening. Her colors are deep blue and silver. I am definitely making every effort, with doctor's help, to lose weight. I have two questions. First, would it be inappropriate for me to choose dark blue or black? Second, I.... [Read more]