Open church ceremony & cake cutting...then private party following?

Hi there,

First of all, no matter how the day turns out, I could not be more excited to be marrying the man of my dreams. I know that not everything is going to go exactly perfect on our day...but it doesn't matter, because my future husband is perfect for me! :)

I'll state my question first,.... [Read more]

Living in one state and getting married in another

I am getting married in about four months and I am worried about the bridal showers. I am being given two showers and I am unsure about who is going to be invited.

I am from Louisiana (born and raised) and the wedding is going to be held in my home church there. My Mother's best friend will be.... [Read more]

Using artificial flowers on a wedding cake

I am getting married July 2, 2005 and I have a 3 tier cake with 2 smaller cakes in the front of it. (Its all part of the wedding cake). The cake designer would like to use flowers. But in order to use real flowers, I know that it will be very expensive. Is it alright if I use artificial flowers on.... [Read more]

Toasting Glasses and Wedding Cake Servers Necessary?

I have a strange question to ask. In many stores they sell Bride and Groom Champagne Glasses and Cake Cutting tools. Are we expected to purchase these items for our wedding reception or are basic versions normally provided by the Reception Hall? My fiance and I do not like champagne and besides.... [Read more]

Invitations to neighbors for cake towards middle of reception

Dear Etiquette Experts:

My finance and I live in a very involved historic neighborhood and interact with many of our neighbors in community events. We are having the ceremony and the reception IN the neighborhood and would like make it as much a neighborhood event as we can.

Naturally inviting.... [Read more]