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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

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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" »

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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?" »

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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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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?" »

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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" »

Trendy Color Schemes For Spring

Spring is almost here, which means warmer weather and you guessed it—spring weddings! With the new season comes new color palettes for a beautiful wedding. There is something for everyone with the diverse array of color schemes coming up this …

Pie Bake-Off

Did you know that this month is Great American Pie Month? There are so many delicious pies from all over the country to try, but how can you try them all at once? We have the perfect idea—throw a pie …

Wedding Shower Playlist

A wedding shower is a joyous time to celebrate the newly engaged couple. If you're getting ready to throw one for the soon-to-be-married couple in your life, set the mood with the best love songs of all time. Our playlist …

Mardi Gras Party Ideas

Bring New Orleans to your home and celebrate Mardi Gras this season! It’s all about food and fun on this holiday, so we’ve put together some party ideas that will make you want to get jazzy and let the good …