Reception activities for small children

We have rented a lodge for the wedding and reception. It will be an outdoor event, there will be children, the brides family wants colors and coloring books for the kids. I am totally against it. Parents can not always keep an eye on their kids, and I can see some child coloring on the floor or.... [Read more]

Maid of honor duties and responsibilities for wedding shower

My soon to be mother in law has just contacted my Maid Of Honor and told her she had to buy my wedding guest books, albums , pens the list goes on and on all for wedding shower gifts. I dont feel this up to the MOH to purchase these item and now my MOH and I are confused of her duties.(she is.... [Read more]

Question about wedding day hair style, nails and makeup

I will be getting married in 5 months. I am looking through bridal books that have different hairstyles, nails and makeup techinques. I always seem to cringe as I am not one who is a beauty queen.These are some examples: I will not be wearing a tiara or a veil as my wedding will take place.... [Read more]

Keeping the kids involved

I have been a music therapist in schools and a camp counselor for years. I love kids and my reception wouldn't be complete without them. However, I don't want them to just sit around and get bored. I'm going to provide some quiet toys, books, coloring, etc. for them, but I also want to get them.... [Read more]

Inviting out-of-state guests to rehearsal dinner

My husband and I are paying for my daughter's wedding. Because she is getting married so far away (in her fiance's home state of Florida), no one from our side will be able to attend except one of my brothers from Louisiana and my best friend from Arkansas. My husband and I will be coming from.... [Read more]