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]

Family Planning issues

My sister is getting married July 2007 (she became engaged May 2006). Our parents are paying for her entire wedding. Recently I have become engaged and after consulting various etiquette books, we have decided to get married December 2007. My sister is thrilled and there are no hard feelings.... [Read more]

Boutonniere for non-family member?

Two etiquette books haven't been able to help me out with this one...... Do I provide a boutonniere for my mother's long-time boyfriend at my 2nd-time-around, yet formal, wedding? We have a small wedding party; I feel certain he will be my mother's guest at the wedding, though he will play no.... [Read more]

Faux pas for a guest to wear white to a wedding?

I am attending my husband's younger brothers wedding on May 13 in Wisconsin. My husband is the best man in the wedding. The ceremony is in a park at 1pm and they have told me it's only going to be a 15 minute ceremony. I bought a white linen pantsuit to wear. I also bought a bright teal shirt for.... [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]