Invited to shower, wedding, cake reception...but not formal reception

I noticed a lot of questions about this, but nothing that specifically address this angle. I have a friend who was invited to the bridal shower, the wedding and the cake reception following, but not to the formal reception later that evening. Is this a breach of etiquette since she was invited to.... [Read more]

Reception seating/cake centerpieces

We are expecting about 150 guests and are serving a buffet of heavy hors d'ouevres. My caterer told me since we are not having a sit-down meal, it isn't necessary to seat all of my guests. She also told me that not having seating for all of the guests would created more of a mingling atmosphere,.... [Read more]

Long distance "shower" for family

I am to be a bridesmaid in the wedding of my husband's brother. The couple lives in MN, my husband and I in IL. My husband, his brother and I all grew up in AK, where our immediate families (and some extended as well) still live. I would like to give a "shower" for the family in Alaska (about 20.... [Read more]

Using artificial flowers on a wedding cake

I am getting married July 2, 2005 and I have a 3 tier cake with 2 smaller cakes in the front of it. (Its all part of the wedding cake). The cake designer would like to use flowers. But in order to use real flowers, I know that it will be very expensive. Is it alright if I use artificial flowers on.... [Read more]

Decorations to go along with cake topper

We are having a small wedding. The reception will be in the fellowship hall, following the ceremony at the church. My bridesmaids will be wearing between a burgundy and cranberry color dress. They will be carrying stargazer lilies, as will I in my bouqet. The florist is providing the cake topper,.... [Read more]