Cake or pie

Our wedding is not until next year in November. I have done alot of planning already and I have a fiance that is willing to give ideas. We are paying for our own wedding and would like it to be different with a traditional feel. I have read in many bridal magazine where the cake is over-rated. We.... [Read more]

Maid of honor duties and responsibilities for wedding shower

My soon to be mother in law has just contacted my Maid Of Honor and told her she had to buy my wedding guest books, albums , pens the list goes on and on all for wedding shower gifts. I dont feel this up to the MOH to purchase these item and now my MOH and I are confused of her duties.(she is.... [Read more]

Reception activities for small children

We have rented a lodge for the wedding and reception. It will be an outdoor event, there will be children, the brides family wants colors and coloring books for the kids. I am totally against it. Parents can not always keep an eye on their kids, and I can see some child coloring on the floor or.... [Read more]

Question about wedding day hair style, nails and makeup

I will be getting married in 5 months. I am looking through bridal books that have different hairstyles, nails and makeup techinques. I always seem to cringe as I am not one who is a beauty queen.These are some examples: I will not be wearing a tiara or a veil as my wedding will take place.... [Read more]

Personal Bridal Shower Theme

I recently received an invitation to a wedding shower that indicated it would be a "personal shower." We were given hints that the bride wanted books, lotion, clothes, etc. At first I thought I had mistaken what I read, but a friend confirmed that the bride wanted "personal" gifts because she.... [Read more]