Wedding Fan as Bouquets for Bridesmaids

I am getting married June 2006 and am making hand held fans for the guests since it is an outdoor wedding. The fans are made from old wallpaper sample books (free at local wallpaper stores), tied with ribbon to match wedding colors and have a flower attached to cover the staples and of course the.... [Read more]

Inviting the parents of the wedding attendants.

I have read in some books that it is appropriate to invite the parents of the bridesmaids and groomsmen. People I have talked to have also said that it is the "appropriate" thing to do, but generally it is half-and-half as to whether brides pay attention to this rule. Please advise as to what is.... [Read more]

BUDGET FOR FLORIST

I know a florist whom is really good and I have asked her to be the florist for my Wedding next year. She is telling me that Florists usually get 20% of the wedding budget to do flowers, however NO where have I seen this to be the case. Every budget on the internet or in the books I have checked.... [Read more]

Boutonniere for non-family member?

Two etiquette books haven't been able to help me out with this one...... Do I provide a boutonniere for my mother's long-time boyfriend at my 2nd-time-around, yet formal, wedding? We have a small wedding party; I feel certain he will be my mother's guest at the wedding, though he will play no.... [Read more]

Family Planning issues

My sister is getting married July 2007 (she became engaged May 2006). Our parents are paying for her entire wedding. Recently I have become engaged and after consulting various etiquette books, we have decided to get married December 2007. My sister is thrilled and there are no hard feelings.... [Read more]