How to announce elopement.

I'm having a hard time figuring out who should announce our elopement. My parents gifted us a large sum of money that we used (at their suggestion) for the down payment on our new home. We are planning to elope on New Year's Eve and I would like to send announcements after we return.

Although my.... [Read more]

Why is asking for money as a wedding gift so improper?

My fiance and I have been together for 7 years, and lived together for 4 of those years. We have accumulated enough stuff to furnish a whole other apartment, so we don't need any more dept store gifts. We could really benefit from money as gifts for our wedding to help us start saving to buy a.... [Read more]

Is there an elegant way to ask for money instead of gifts?

My fiancé and I would like to ask for money instead of gifts. We don't really need anything extra for the house, and the few things we could ask for is not enough to fill up an entire registry. Our current apartment is too small to fit anymore stuff. We would prefer to receive money to put.... [Read more]

When to give gift???

We are the father and step mom of the groom. We could not attend the out of town bridal /new home shower for the kids. We are giving them money in a card as we did the rest of the children. We have 1 week left before we attend the wedding. There are 3 days planned before the actual ceremony, a.... [Read more]

Need Women's Attire Input for 4/15 Wedding

I've received a short-notice invitation to a Saturday wedding in Missouri, with no dress requirement listed. The church ceremony is at 4:30 pm, and the reception is at 7:00 pm. The reception is being held in a banquet hall.

I have also been asked to perform (sing live) while guests are filling.... [Read more]