Reception Invitation: Which Last Name to Use?

Hello. I will be married in a private ceremony in California in early October. Less that 30 people will be in attendance. Three weeks after the ceremony and reception in California, my then-husband and I will be hosting a reception in our home state for the 60-ish people who were not invited to.... [Read more]

Planning two weddings too close?

My older brother and I have 2 weddings planned. I am looking at June wedding and his is in July in Hawaii, with his reception following in August( in california). Are these two weddings planned too close together? He says that "m stealing the "air from his balloon", by planning my wedding so close.... [Read more]

Hosting a bridal shower when wedding guests do not live locally.

I will be MOH for my best friend's wedding in California six months from now. No guests live there. Bride lives in Tennessee, I'm in Minnesota, mother of bride in Texas, friends of bride in D.C., family of groom in France. I would like to fulfill my obligations by giving some type of shower, or.... [Read more]

Post wedding reception - Wear Wedding Gown ?

This wedding took place 9/1/07 in California, the home of the bride (approx 100 guests). The groom's family and friends all reside on the east coast, and therefore the groom's parents are hosting a post-wedding reception for the groom's family (approx 100 guests) in late October. Is it the.... [Read more]

How far in advance can a shower be given

Hi I moved to California but all my friends are in Georgia. They want to give me a shower. How far in advance can they give a shower because I can't make a special trip just for the shower. My wedding will be December but I plan to visit Georgia in June or July. Is 5 or 6 months ahead too early.... [Read more]