Band CD as wedding Favor

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I am having a destination wedding with a reception one week after we return from our honeymoon. I am having my band (concert/marching band) play for part of our reception - mostly the cocktail hour and the bridal party entrance. I want.... [Read more]

Donation instead of favors.

Is it acceptable to make a donation to a charity in the bride's and groom's names in place of wedding favors. We were thinking of putting a card on each table reading --

In appreciation of your attendance today, a donation has been made to The Dana-Faber Institute in honor of Dale and Scott and.... [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]

Personalized Anniversary Gifts & Party Favors

When getting personalized gifts or party favors for an anniversary party is there an etiquette rule about who's name goes first, man or woman when using first names only or is it personal preference? My research has indicated that when using a last name the man's name is never separated from his.... [Read more]

How to place wedding favors on tables

I am having a favor which is intended per family, or per couple, or per single household. The favor could be put out as is, on tables, or placed in a favor box or favor bag. I would like to put them on the tables by place settings as is, as they could be part of the decoration theme, but wonder how.... [Read more]