Rhode Island Wedding Guides & Online Directories Q&A

Destination Wedding Planning Timeline and Checklist

Hi there :) I am trying to find a schedule or guideline i can go by to plan my Destination wedding. I live in Chicago, IL and we are planning our wedding for May 2007 in Playa Del carmen, Mexico.

When should all invitations be sent out by, showers be held, and all the details of wedding planning.... [Read more]

Gift from bridesmaids to bride?

I have been asked to be the matron of honor in two weddings this summer and I want to make sure I am fulfilling all my duties!

In Emily Post's wedding etiquette guide, she mentions (twice!) that the m.o.h. should spearhead an effort to give the bride a gift from the bridesmaids and collect money.... [Read more]

Honorariums guidelines...

I will have 4 preachers officiating my wedding. (My pastor, former pastor, my dad, and my grandfather) I do not know where to begin in figuring out how much to pay each of them.

I will also have quite a few songs in the wedding. All of the singers will be part of my wedding party. Do I.... [Read more]

Addressing wedding invitations when the recipient has a PHD

What is the etiquette for addressing inner and outer envelopes for a man with a PHD? Is it appropriate to address them with Doctor (or Dr. as Southworth's etiquette guide says)? The person is a psychologist (and is practicing), but does that make a difference vs. someone who has a PHD in Math?.... [Read more]

Can the groom wear an ivory bow tie and vest to our black tie wedding?

First, I'd like to say how helpful this web site is and how much I appreciate the time you all volunteer to try to guide all of us stressed-out brides.

We've been walking the etiquette line since the beginning. For example, we're having a black tie wedding even though our ceremony has to start at.... [Read more]