Planning the Food for a Jack and Jill Party?I am hosting a Jack and Jill for 250 people. How much food/drink do I need?
Tracking Down RSVPs for a Bachelorette Party?I received an incomplete guest list for an bachelorette party. Not everyone had phone and address, and some are simply "Find on Facebook". I miraculously tracked down these girls with phone calls, messages, printed invites (after personally tracking down their addresses), and even sent text messages.
Making "Something Old" from Grandmother's Wedding Dress?I have 2 daughters who will someday marry. My mother's wedding dress is still in her attic and is very worn, fragile, and grayish in color. I want to use pieces of her dress to create "something old" for each of them to have on their wedding day.
Inexpensive Wedding and Reception Site Near Chicago?I'm looking for a very inexpensive wedding ceremony and reception site in the western suburbs of Chicago. There will be around 130 guests and need to keep it at $30 and under per person.
Letter from the Mothers of the Bride and Groom?Could you give me some suggestions about what to say in a letter that will be put in Welcome Bags that would be from the mothers of both the bride and groom?
Helping My Sister With Her Wedding Expenses?My sister is getting married next September. She and her husband-to-be are paying for everything except the first two kegs. How can I help her out? We don't want to cut corners at all for her wedding.
Ideas for Remembering Groom's Mom at Wedding?I am getting married in 2 weeks and the groom's mom passed 6 years ago. I want to do something other than flowers in memory of her. Any suggestions?
How Do I Make a Wedding Card Box?I would like to make a wedding card box for my son's wedding in October. I have all the materials, but am kind of nervous about starting it. I would like to see a video if possible or find a web site to go to. Thanks.
Resorts Near Ft. Lauderdale, FL for a Small Wedding?My daughter would like to have a small, private wedding on a nice beach in Ft. Lauderdale, south of the Florida Keys. Does anyone know of any reliable, reasonable resorts?
Color Ideas for a July 4th Wedding?I am having a July 4th wedding. I need help with color schemes! Everywhere I turn all I'm getting is red, white, and blue, but that is not what I want. I need suggestions for a beautiful July 4th wedding, that does not look like an American flag bridal party.
Parents of the Groom Asked Not to Attend Wedding?How do you respond when your son and future daughter-in-law request that you not attend the wedding because the future mother-in-law (my wife) did not comply with dress color request? The real question is "should we attend anyway?"
Having a Wedding Ceremony After Eloping?My husband and I are going to have a wedding ceremony in July after a year and a half of being married. Since we eloped, we decided to have the whole ceremony and reception thing.
Wedding Game for Bride and Attendants?Wondering if anyone had any ideas about what a bride would need on her honeymoon or during her 1st month of marriage. This is gonna be a fun game the attendants are gonna play with the bride. A joke!
Indoor Wedding Locations in Central NJ?I am looking for an indoor wedding ceremony location. It is for a winter wedding. We already have a reception site. There will be approx. 150 guests. The wedding will be in the Mercer, Monmouth, Ocean County area (Central NJ). We were thinking of an indoor garden.
Alternative to Flower Petals for Flower Girl to Scatter?I am having problems on what to have the flower girl scatter down the aisle. I do not want to use flower pedals. I am having an outside wedding and do not want to clean up after the wedding. Does anyone know of something that would not have to be picked up that you can still see?
When Is the Groom's Cake Served?Another Mother of the Groom question. When is the Groom's cake served?
Inexpensive Wedding and Reception Locations in Ellis County, TX?I am needing a place to get married and have the reception that's a reasonable price, somewhere in or around Ellis County. Does anyone know of any places? Thanks.
Wedding Shower Hosted By a Stepmother?I have been with a man for 10 yrs now; we are not married. His 21 yr. old daughter is getting married next July. Do you think it's up to me to have a shower for her? Or for his side of the family to host it?
Wedding Locations in Central Mississippi?I am getting married next summer and I need help finding a great place for an outdoor wedding in central Mississippi. Can someone please help me?
Ideas for a Black, White and Red Wedding?Is anyone selling damask items for a wedding? Does anyone know where I can find ideas for a black and white wedding, with a touch of red?
Paying for Wedding Guests' Parking Fees?We have rented an enclosed pavilion for our reception at a park. However the park charges $1.50 per car for an entrance fee. What is a "tactful" way to give our guests the money for the fee?
Contributing to Your Child's Wedding?My step son and his new wife are expecting. They had a courthouse type wedding and plan to have a "real" wedding as she puts it. She will not take his last name nor wear her wedding ring until they do the big church wedding.
Wedding and Reception Locations in Macomb, MI?I just got engaged and we are trying to find someplace that is nice and beautiful but something that does not cost a arm and a leg. We are trying to pay for most ourselves and I would like to have something where we can have the wedding and reception in the same place. Any feedback would be appreciated. Thank you very much.
Wedding Locations in New York, NY?We are planning an April 2009 wedding but are having an extremely hard time finding a venue that will accommodate our needs/desires. We will be expecting anywhere from 100-120 guests and want to stay in the $60 or less range w/a sit down dinner, open bar, etc. We'd also like to have the ceremony performed at the same location as the reception.
Inexpensive Wedding Locations in Charlotte, NC?I am looking for inexpensive wedding Locations in or around Charlotte, NC.
Draping Walls in a Ballroom Hall for Wedding?I live in Florida and I am getting married in 5 months. My reception is taking place in a ballroom hall and I want to drape the walls and ceiling. I have no idea where to go and I'm in a tight budget. Please help!
Handkerchief with Wedding Vows as a Gift?I'm getting married in two months and I'm thinking of giving my fiance a handkerchief with our vows embroidered on it. Does that sound like a good gift?
Can I Afford a Wedding?I am in Yuma, AZ. My fiance wants to get married near her family in TN. She has no income, and I am in the military as an E-3. Can I have a decent wedding? Or would we have to settle for a courthouse?
Ideas For Pre-Wedding Couples Party?My sister-in-law is getting married in November. She and her fiance want to have a couples party before they get married. Any neat ideas on what the theme could be?
Ideas For A Wedding Bathroom Guest Basket?Does anyone have suggestions for a wedding bathroom guest basket? We want to set out a basket in the restrooms for our guests. What should go in the basket?
Keeping Grass Stains Off Wedding Dress?How do I keep grass stains off my wedding dress at our outdoor wedding?
Outdoor Casual, Non-traditional Wedding?I'm planning a very frugal wedding for May. Let me give you some details first. We are renting a building at a local campground for the "wedding" and "reception". It will not be anything traditional. We will be getting married in bride and groom t-shirts and shorts/jeans. No flowers. No catering. We are ordering pizza for everyone and buying pop (soda) to drink.
Inexpensive Winter Wedding?I need a place to get married that will be cheap! I am flexible with my dates but I have always wanted a winter wedding!
Frugal Wedding Photographer In Dallas?Can anyone tell me of a good photographer in Dallas that doesn't charge an arm and a leg? There is no rush the wedding isn't until May next year.
Dancing in High Heels?My daughter's weeding is in less than two weeks. I have a pair of strappy sandals with high heels, 4". I can get around pretty well on them at home, but am worried about a slippery dance floor. Does anyone have any advice about what I can put under the shoes so I don't slip? Please don't ask me to get another pair.
Saving Money on Wedding Photography?I am looking for ideas for getting wedding photography that doesn't cost an absolute fortune. I don't have any friends who are good photographers and I would really like to have professional posed picture done as well as the usual candids you get when you put the little disposable cameras on the tables.
Wedding Sites in Southern California?I need to find an inexpensive wedding site in southern California as soon as possible. Or does anybody have a large estate they would like to donate for the occasion?
Bachelorette Party Ideas?I am throwing my best friend a bachelorette party. We want to make it a night out. gentlemen's clubs are common but what about the ladies. Any one know where to go for a fun night out?
Cheap Wedding Locations?My fiance and I are looking for a cheap location for weddings. It doesn't have to be in any particular location. Due to my culture, it is etiquette to fly my relatives in from Japan and cover hotel and food.
Activity Ideas for Visiting Parents?I am in need of some ideas of what to do with my mom and her husband when they come to visit. My family loves the outdoors and they would rather sit and read the paper or watch TV. We have games but also a 2 year old so we are limited on things to do.
California Wedding Service Providers?I am getting married September 2007 and would like to know if anyone knows an affordable caterer with servers, cleanup crew and possibly (I know I'm pushing it) decorating crew for a budget of $3000-$4000.
Winter Wedding Ideas?I'm having a winter wedding and I was wondering if anyone had any good ideas. I want to use lots of candles and snowflakes. My colors are baby blue, navy blue, white and silver.
January Wedding Ideas?I am looking for an inexpensive way to have a lovely wedding in January in Southern California. Any thoughts?
Decorating a Picnic Pavilion?I need ideas to help turn a 40 x 30 picnic pavilion into a beautiful place for a wedding reception. The hall is a Lions club in a somewhat rural community. I need help to pull it together.
What Shoes Should I Wear to a Wedding?I am a guest at a wedding which will be held in March 2006. I am not sure what colors or kinds of shoes to wear that are appropriate for this occasion. Can someone please help with this request?
Mexican Wedding Reception Decorations?My sister is getting married in Mexico and as maid of honor I am in charge of organizing the reception party. As we are in Mexico, I thought it would be nice to include some of their traditions and decorations in the reception. I have found a lot of information on dances, but I am struggling to find information on the decorations.
Cheap Bud Vases?Does anyone know where I can find cheap, tall (10+ inches), clear, bud vases with a 1 inch wide opening? I need about 30 of them to use as a part of my centerpieces.
Slipping Wedding Rings?Having become engaged and married, I'm having a problem with my ring set twisting on my finger. Resizing them is not an option as my finger joints are smaller than my knuckles, and if they were any smaller, I could not slip them over my knuckes. Does anyone have any ideas to keep them together once I'm wearing them?
Jamaica Wedding & Honeymoon?I'm deciding on having our wedding in Jamaica this coming March. Has anyone been to Jamaica or had a destination wedding and honeymoon? We're thinking of going to Couples Resorts "Swept Away". Any feedback would be great.
Where Can I Buy Used Tablecloths?Where is the best place to buy used tablecloths or to sell them after the event. Post your ideas here.
Wedding With a $10,000 Budget?I am helping a friend get suggestions for her wedding. She has a $10,000 budget to work with. Any ideas? They have contemplated Vegas.
Wedding Theme Compromise?My fiancé wants a wedding in his parent's backyard with a Hawaiian theme (Pig roast!). I want a church wedding and /or reception held at the local arboretum or park mansion. How can we compromise so that we both can get some of what we each want?
Wedding Advice?My only Daugter is getting married in july. I am looking for some good websites to help with the planning, decorations and parties. If any one could help me out, I would be grateful.
Marine Corps Barbie Wedding Cake Topper?Does anyone know where I can find a Marine CORPS Barbie and Ken? My friend is in the service and is getting married in june and she loves Barbie but she doesn't have a USMC barbie. I've gone to the Barbie site - to no avail. Toys-R-Us was a bust too. No luck on Ebay either. Can anyone please help? And to add to my desperation, I need either African American, or Latin American dolls.
Thanks!
MARINE WM
