UK & Ireland Wedding Guides & Online Directories Q&A

Announcement

My future mother in-law wants to place our engagement announcement in her local paper. Is there a set of guidelines to follow?? because she wants to place her son's nameand info first..but all the paperwork indicates the bride's info is to go first?

I don't really mind because my parents have.... [Read more]

Can the groom wear an ivory bow tie and vest to our black tie wedding?

First, I'd like to say how helpful this web site is and how much I appreciate the time you all volunteer to try to guide all of us stressed-out brides.

We've been walking the etiquette line since the beginning. For example, we're having a black tie wedding even though our ceremony has to start at.... [Read more]

Color trouble

My wedding party lives all over the country. My idea was to have each of the girls pick out a dress of their choice. I would give them color guidelines and then they would pick a dress in that color. I am planning on some sort of brown for their dresses. My concern is that there are many.... [Read more]

Addressing wedding invitations when the recipient has a PHD

What is the etiquette for addressing inner and outer envelopes for a man with a PHD? Is it appropriate to address them with Doctor (or Dr. as Southworth's etiquette guide says)? The person is a psychologist (and is practicing), but does that make a difference vs. someone who has a PHD in Math?.... [Read more]

Destination Wedding Planning Timeline and Checklist

Hi there :) I am trying to find a schedule or guideline i can go by to plan my Destination wedding. I live in Chicago, IL and we are planning our wedding for May 2007 in Playa Del carmen, Mexico.

When should all invitations be sent out by, showers be held, and all the details of wedding planning.... [Read more]