Ok to have cake and punch reception?

First, let me put things into perspective... We would like to have a moderate size wedding... not huge, but not small either. Approx 200 guests total. My parents' list is around 60 people. Future father-in-law's list is about 30. FI and I have about 50, and future mother-in-law(FI has divorced.... [Read more]

Mentioning menu on the wedding invitation

This is 2nd weddings for both me and my fiancée. We are wanting something very simple and informal. We would like to have cake and punch and maybe appetizers after a church ceremony. Then take immediate family (moms, dads, brothers/sisters) and maid of honor and best man out for dinner. How do we.... [Read more]

Cake and Gelato?

I am having a summer wedding and would like to serve Gelato at our wedding. My fiance and I are both Italian so I thought it would be a fun way to bring in our Italian heritage. However, I have always dreamed of having a wedding cake? Can I have both and if I do how would I serve it? Would I.... [Read more]

Who Pays for the Groom's Cake

I have heard several different things about who pays for the groom's cake:

1. The groom's family always pays for it

2. The bride's family pays if the cake is at the reception, and the groom's family pays if the cake is at the rehearsal dinner.

3. If the groom's family would like to have a.... [Read more]

Gloves with strapless wedding dress?

My mother and I were discussing gloves with my strapless dress for my early October wedding in Texas (there's no telling what the weather will be like!). The ceremony is at 1:30 in the afternoon with a cake and punch reception immediately following. My gown is a very simple a-line organza dress.... [Read more]