Siblings at rehearsal dinner

My fiancee and I are excited about getting married in mid December in our new hometown. But since this is a new city for both of us, almost everyone on our guest list will be out of town guests.

When we got engaged at Easter, we began telling our families about our plans and that we are paying.... [Read more]

Gift from Registry

I am attending a wedding locally on the east coast, but the couple has a new home on the west coast. I selected a gift from her registry and the store is sending it to her home. They included a personal note from me with the gift. Do I still take a wedding card to the wedding? Thank.... [Read more]

Gift Cards Appropriate for Bridal Shower

I will be attending a Bridal shower in which the bride and groom are currently in the process of building a new home. The invitation lists the locations of registry; however, all items have been purchased. There is a note on the invitation that indicates that Gift Cards to Home Depot/Lowes are also.... [Read more]

Donations instead of wedding gifts?

My fiance and I have lived in our house for the past 2 years. We're having a small destination wedding this May, and a party to celebrate back home mid-summer. I know the tradition and point of gifts is to help a couple establish their new home- we've already done this, and I feel almost dishonest.... [Read more]

Shower Etiquette - Donation to home buying fund

I am hosting a bridal shower for my friends. They live in a small apartment but are trying to save up for their first house. We want to suggest that the bridal shower guests give money rather than gifts. Would this wording to be included in the bridal shower invitation be appropriate:

"Your.... [Read more]