California Wedding Guides & Online Directories Q&A

Tuxedos vs. pant and ties

My best friends fiance has decided that since one groomsmen lives out of state and can't go to where the guys get their tuxedos, he wants everyone to wear black paints, off-white shirts and coordinating ties. The ceremony will be held in the chapel part of a California mission.

I am the MOH and.... [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]

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]

Park sept wedding attire for 47 year old bride

attached is a dress I had picked out for my wedding (only it was lighter - champagne).

I'm 47, 2nd wedding. There will be about 90 guests in a park Sept 3rd, 2005 in California. It will be catered, 3 piece ensemble (flutes, violin), nice linens and flatware. When I showed this dress to a dress.... [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]