Is a canopy sufficient or should we rent a wedding tent with sides?

I've scoured the site and conducted several searches to no avail. My husband and I married in February, out of state, with only 15 guests. The plan has always been to have a large reception-type party on his parents farm (read: plenty of room) this summer. The invitation list is approximately 240.... [Read more]

Lighting of the unity candle with divorced parents

My parents were divorced 18 years ago. My step-mother and my father raised me (and are paying for the wedding), although my mother still had visitation rights and I still see her regularly. I would like to have the lighting of the unity candle as part of my ceremony, but I'm not quite sure how to.... [Read more]

Memorial Candle Lighting for Deceased Loved Ones

Hello!

We would be greatful for some advice, thank you! We would like to honor our deceased grandparents at our wedding ceremony. Also, I (the bride) have one remaining grandfather who is still living and will be at the ceremony and we would like to honor him as well.

We are having a candlelit.... [Read more]

Twinkle lights under tables

I am getting married on October 15th and want to use white christmas lights around my reception. I am going to use willow or birch branches and wrap lights around them and stand them against a wall in my hall that is all mirrors. I also saw somewhere and wanted to do it, put lights under the.... [Read more]

I think my mother feels left out...

I live in Arizona, my mother is in Missouri, and my sister (matron of honor) is in Texas. My wedding will take place in Arizona. My mother will be here the week before the wedding to help, my sister is not yet sure when she's arriving. This is my problem:

I've been doing all of the planning up.... [Read more]