Etiquette
How to Ask
Recruiting your bridesmaids requires a little planning and a lot of thought
Dog Wedding-Day Afternoon
Putting a pet in the wedding is no walk in the park. Here are some tricks for guiding your dog through the big day
Tips for Timely Thank-Yous
Every bride wants to get thank-yous done as quickly as possible. Here’s how
What To Do About Wording
Advice about the right - and wrong - ways to let your guests know they're included in your big day
Grateful Dread?
There’s no need to fear the thank-yous. Here’s the pain-free way to get the matrimonial missives in the mail
Getting Organized
Suggestions for finding the best book to help you plan your ideal wedding
Do Them a Favor
For the younger guests at your wedding, give them a takeaway that best fits them
How to Handle Bad Service
When to complain and when to let it go – after the big day is over
Worthwhile – and Economical – Wedding Favors
Give your guests the gift of something they will really use
8 Tips for Registering the Right Way
Here are eight tips on making the process as smooth and polite as possible.
Recession-Appropriate Registries
How to keep your gift list from looking out of control
Wedding Etiquette for Step-Parents
Helpful - and considerate - tips for both the bride and groom and their parents' new spouses
5 W's of the Registry
Picking out gifts got you overwhelmed? Here's how to get started
Stressin’ About Showers
Formulaically, bridal showers are easy. Food, drinks, gifts, done. Logistically, they are easier said than done.
Keeping It Diplomatic
Out-of-touch grooms. Overbearing mother-in-laws. Troublesome bridesmaids. It’s enough to send a bride-to-be over the edge.
Ask Carley: Travel, lodging could reduce number of wedding guests
Q: My fiance and I want to get married where we live, but that would mean most of our family and friends would have to travel and book hotels. Should we feel guilty about this given the economy?
Ask Carley: Should bride and groom exchange gifts?
Q: Do my fiance and I have to give each other presents the morning of our wedding?
The Name Game
Keep It? Change It? Start all over? Here's how to handle your, um, handle ...
The Steps to Changing Your Name
In the scheme of "the rest of your life," the time it takes to legally change your last name is no big deal, but it is a rather lengthy process and can be confusing.
Keeping Kids in the Picture
How to make your nuptials as friendly for the little ones as they are for the adults
Wacky Wedding Laws
Walking down the aisle hasn't always been just about the happily ever after...
Ask Carley: Alternatives to a groom's cake
Q. My groom wants a groom's cake, but I don't think we can fit it in our budget. What other ways can we compromise?
What to do about a 'total downer' maid of honor
Q: My maid of honor is a total downer and keeps criticizing every decision I make. Can I ask her to step down?
Fair to ask friends to pay for pricy bridesmaid dresses?
Q: The bridesmaid dresses are really expensive, but I love them! Is it too much to ask my friends to pay for them?
A Modern Gift Guide
Take the guess out of being a wedding guest with today’s guide to the best accessory – the gift
Ask Carley: Should bride get a say in choice of groomsman?
Q: My fiance wants to ask one of his close friends to be a groomsman, but I can't stand the guy! Do I get a say?
Ask Carley: When a bridesmaid goes AWOL
Q: One of my bridesmaids got engaged and practically dropped off the planet. Can I take back the offer to be in my wedding party?
A Toast is in Order
Who should say what, when, during your wedding weekend
Going to the Dogs
Off-leash or not, you'll need your dog on its best behavior for your wedding
Rewriting the Rules of Registration
As more couples opt for registries that pay for honeymoons and down-payments, retailers are upping t
Simple And Straightforward Wedding Rehearsal Dinner Etiquette
The wedding rehearsal dinner is one of the most significant events to occur before the big day itself.
Ask Carley: It's OK to e-mail save-the-dates
Q. We want to eliminate paper waste. Can we send e-mail save-the-date cards?
Ask Carley: Bridal-shower games are usually a hit
Q. I don't want everyone to just be sitting around staring at me as I open up presents at my bridal shower. What other ways can I make it fun and entertaining?
Ask Carley: A wedding after-party is optional
Q. I keep hearing about wedding after-parties. What's the deal? Do we have to have one? Who do we invite?
Top Tech
The in’s and out’s of including electronics on your wedding registry
We Want 'Postnup?'
A look at nuptial agreements after the fact
Kiss, Kiss
The good news: Your wedding ceremony will culminate with a passionate smooch. Even better news: Practice makes perfect
Here Comes the Bride ... and her Mother
When planning a wedding, both bride and her mother have to learn to play nice
Warm Welcome
Set the right mood for the wedding weekend with goodie bag for your guests
Simply the Best Man
The groom's go-to guy has responsibilities beyond the toast and bachelor party.
To Kid or Not to Kid
Hosting younger guests on your wedding day can be a success if you think like a child
Attendants, Parents, & Guests
Basic knowledge for Parents, Attendants and Guests...
Destination Wedding Tips
Tips to help you realize your Destination Wedding!
Destination: A Wedding
The trend to ditch mile-long wedding guest lists and hometown chapels in favor of faraway, sunny climes is catching on.
Lessons in guest distress
Sure, it's the happiest day of your life, but how will it go for your guests?
What to Do When the Ring isn't Right
Too big? Too small? Heaven forbid, just ugly? Here's what to do when he plops something far from perfect on your finger.
Cake Etiquette and Issues
Q: Why is my reception site charging me a "cake-cutting fee"? Q: Do we need to serve a dessert besides the cake? and other questions about Cake...
Formalwear Etiquette & Issues
Etiquette for formalwear questions...
Invitation Etiquette and Issues
Q: How do I assemble my invitations? Q: What are the guidelines for inner-envelope addressing? Q: Do you have to put a return address on the wedding invitations? and other great questions about Invitations!
Last-Minute Tips
Last minute questions...
Wedding-Planning Etiquette
Q: How long should our engagement be? Q: Who is expected to pay for what these days? And other questions about planning etiquette...
Attendant Etiquette
Do I have to have my groom's sister in my wedding party? Can a best friend of the opposite sex stand up on the "wrong" side? What do attendants pay for? All these and more answered!
Family Issues
Questions and Answers to some sticky family subjects.
Ceremony Etiquette
Ceremony Etiquette questions answered here!
Guest Etiquette
Guest Etiquette questions answered!
Reception Ettiquette
What happens when at a reception? Do we have to do a receiving line? Who toasts. when, and in what order? Reception Ettiqutte questions answered!
Attire Etiquette
Great Questions and Answers to your Attire Etiquette
Bridesmaid Dress Etiquette
Found out answers to Bridesmaid Dress Etiquette.
Food and Drink Etiquette
Get those answers to interesting food and drink etiquette questions.
Gift Etiquette
Need help with gift etiquette, you've come to the right place.
Photography Etiquette
Read some great questions on those tough to handle photography questions.
Reception Music Etiquette & lssues
Answers to some truely mind puzzling reception music etiquette.
Ask Carley
Carley answers wedding etiquette questions: Is it too late to have a wedding? How do I get my fiance to whittle down his side of the guest list? Cake issues and more...
Ask Carley
How do I plan a bachelorette party that's fun for both over and under-21 guests? And other sticky situations addressed.
Avoiding gift etiquette angst
Endless gatherings - engagement parties, bridal showers and bachelorette bashes - surround weddings and often demand offerings from guests. If this sounds overwhelming, take heart and read on. Here we have everything you need to know about what gifts and price ranges are best suited for which bridal bashes.
Interfaith weddings raise special etiquette questions
The hard part was finding each other; the planning should be easy, right? Here are some ways to prevent religious roadblocks.
Video Etiquette
Answers to tricky questions about Videography.
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