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January 15, 2009 by Leigh Morrisett

What is the customary wedding officiant fee?

Ask The Wedding Guide: How much will a wedding officiant cost?

Reply: To answer the question of how much or what is a proper officiant fee, we must first know what is a wedding officiant. A wedding officiant is the person who is officially and legally able to preside over a marriage ceremony. This person may be a religious officiant, such as a minister, priest, rabbi, chaplain or a civil officiant (Justice of the Peace or Judge, for example). States and Continue reading "What is the customary wedding officiant fee?" »

January 5, 2009 by Jamie Jamison Adams

Wedding Showers Etiquette For Traveling Bride

Ask The Wedding Guide: I live in Florida but my family and wedding shower will be in New York. Because it will be so difficult to fly with our gifts I dont' know how to let my guests know what to give. I have thought about having a gift card shower? Is that common? How do you politely tell your guests in the invitation? Or do you have any other solutions?

Thanks for your help! Anna

Reply:
Anna,

You do have quite the dilemma but breaking a wedding etiquette rule is not a good idea. Wish lists or gift buying instructions are not by etiquette standards permitted on the invitations. Traditional Continue reading "Wedding Showers Etiquette For Traveling Bride" »

January 5, 2009 by Jamie Jamison Adams

Music For Bride's Mother Walk Down Aisle

Ask The Wedding Guide: What music does the mother of the bride walk down the aisle? Cristy

Reply:
Unlike Mendelssohn's "Wedding March" for brides, there is not a particular song that I know of that is designated for the seating of mothers. In fact, wedding music etiquette is very difficult to pin down Continue reading "Music For Bride's Mother Walk Down Aisle" »

December 12, 2008 by Celebration Advisor

Ask The Expert: What Gifts Can I Send For Kwanzaa?

Ask The Expert: I have been invited to attend a Kwanzaa celebration at a friend's house. What do I need to know a Kwanzaa and what kind of hostess gift etiquette applies?

Wedding and Party Network: That's a great question! Many people want to help friends and loved ones enjoy Kwanzaa though they themselves have not celebrated the holiday. Enjoying Kwanzaa for the first time is also a significant occasion that merits special attention. Even those who have celebrated Kwanzaa for years can benefit from understanding the holiday's gift giving etiquette.

First, let's start with some background information on Kwanzaa. The holiday was founded in Continue reading "Ask The Expert: What Gifts Can I Send For Kwanzaa?" »

December 2, 2008 by Celebration Advisor

Consideration Is Key When Planning a Destination Wedding

Destination weddings are very popular these days. After all, who wouldn’t want to tie the knot on a beach at sunset in Maui, Jamaica or Bermuda? There are many great destinations for your nuptials but, deciding which destination is only a small part of the wedding planning. When considering a destination wedding you are faced with who to invite and who pays for what. Here are some destination wedding etiquette tips that should help planning your destination wedding easier.

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November 20, 2008 by Celebration Advisor

A Walk Down the Aisle: Father or Step-Father?

Who Walks The Bride Down The Aisle

Blended families are a normal part of life these days, but when it comes to deciding who walks the bride down the aisle—father or step-father—it can be anything but a "normal" decision. However, there are some guidelines to follow to help make the decision.

Guideline for Walking Bride Down Aisle:

The first thing to keep in mind is that walking the bride down the aisle or "giving the bride away" is a Continue reading "A Walk Down the Aisle: Father or Step-Father?" »

October 15, 2008 by Jamie Jamison Adams

Wedding Receptions and Children: How To Make It Work

Wedding Dilemma: My Fiance and I are on a tight budget, i have a 4 yr old and and a much much much younger brother (8) who are part of my wedding party, we are only in our early and mid twenties and trying to make a go of things with out a substantial amount of debt however my family has a habit of overly reproducing, i know that probably sounds harsh but 13 kids on one side of my family are under the age of 10!!! and honestly at $15 a head that's an extra $150 plus tip we cant afford.. to top it off its my first cousins kids and some of them are great kids but i have several (4-5) Continue reading "Wedding Receptions and Children: How To Make It Work" »

August 19, 2008 by Jamie Jamison Adams

Finding An Officiant For A United Church Wedding Ceremony

I am getting married on Saturday August 1, 2009 and I just have a question about who is going to officiate my wedding. My religion is united and I would like to know if I have to belong to a united church before a pastor could perform my wedding vows, or if I am able to have a united clergyman perform my vows without Continue reading "Finding An Officiant For A United Church Wedding Ceremony" »