Invitations? Announcements? Guests?

My fiance and I had a big wedding planned near our home in NJ and we have since decided to elope to CA so that we can buy a house. Some of our good friends and immediate family members have already asked if they may join us to witness the ceremony. This is fine with us, however, we do not wish to.... [Read more]

MOB Shower?

Hello. I've heard that it is inappropriate for the MOB or MOG to host bridal showers. However, I am located in New Jersey, the MOB is in Montana and the MOG is in Colorado. The wedding will be in Colorado. My maid of honor is in Colorado but she is not (yet) well acquainted with my soon to be.... [Read more]

Gift Card Bridal Shower?

My son and his fiancee have everything and just a small apartment. They hope to buy a house within 1 year of the wedding. So right now they just want 'gift cards.' Would it be proper to throw a couples shower and suggest 'gift cards' as gifts when folks call to inquire where they are.... [Read more]

North NJ Ceremony Locations

My fiance and I are not very religious and do not want to get married in a church. Nor do we want the ceremony at the same location as the reception. We are looking for a location in Northern New Jersey that allows weddings and has both outdoor and indoor facilities in case of poor weather.

If.... [Read more]

Why is asking for money as a wedding gift so improper?

My fiance and I have been together for 7 years, and lived together for 4 of those years. We have accumulated enough stuff to furnish a whole other apartment, so we don't need any more dept store gifts. We could really benefit from money as gifts for our wedding to help us start saving to buy a.... [Read more]