I just moved to a new city and have only recently met the happy couple to be (3 months ago). So it makes sense that they would not invite me to the wedding. I just got an invite from a mutual friend inviting me to the engagement party that friend is hosting. Should I go? What about a gift? I was leaning towards not but I see this couple on a weekly basis and my friends are their very close friends so I don't want it to look like I am the only one not going or the only one who didn't bring a gift... Some advice? My main reason for not going is I don't really know the couple, but I still will see them on a weekly basis.

I'm planning my wedding but I'm wanting to create my own bouquet to save money as well as just have that bit of DIY in there. Can anyone tell me what is all in this bouquet?

My boyfriend and I have been together since July. His brothers wedding is December 5 and at that time I will be "meeting the family" - and it's a big family. I am normally not nervous in social situations, but my boyfriend is a groomsman and will be sitting at a head table, leaving me to "fend for myself" if you will. Any advice on how to handle a wedding on your own in a room full of virtual strangers? Of course I want everyone to like me :) Gotcha on the phone thing, and yes I am of age to drink (I'm 22) but I don't really care for it so that's not a concern :)

Like people that get married Christmas Eve and Thanksgiving Day and all that? My best friend is planning her wedding and she wants it next Christmas DAY, Since it will be a weekend. She wants me to be her maid of honor. She knows I have family back east that I visit every year; I go out for about a week and a half and come home before New Year's to celebrate with friends. She's calling ME selfish because I won't change up my plans. My mother is disabled and I do a lot of the cooking and chores around the house, so she's wondering why I can't skip ONE holiday with them to see her get married. One other bridesmaid is not on board with this either. They are not even Christian and do not care that this holiday is a time to spend with families, but would rather everyone come out Christmas day to see her get married. I want out, but I want to also have her see the light and change her date. What can I do? Also, I know, to each their own, but come on! It's a HOLIDAY to spend with families. She wants everyone to just drop everything for her. Thanks so far. But that's the thing; everyone she wants in the wedding she's known for a long time and KNOWS that we have to go out of town, are very religious, or spends it with family. Her fiancé is on the fence about it, as his guys are the same. And her mother is VERY RELIGIOUS and totally against the idea of getting married on Jesus's birthday, so it's like, she's doing this on purpose to snub her mother because she knows it would tick her off.

I hesitate to use the word "themed" because most people think of costumes, way overboard decorations, etc. I have a few links to give examples of what I mean. The Elvish-based wedding dress: 1) https://www.pinterest.com/pin/378161699940439167/ Elvish crown 2) https://www.pinterest.com/pin/232639136974940237/ Wine glasses: 1) https://www.pinterest.com/pin/378161699940439174/ Invitations: 1) https://www.pinterest.com/pin/378161699940439176/ 2) https://www.pinterest.com/pin/378161699940439272/ Signs: 1) https://www.pinterest.com/pin/378161699940439157/ 2) https://www.pinterest.com/pin/378161699940439160/ Obviously, I want it to be clear that it is a Lord of the Rings themed wedding. It would be cool if the ring bearer could wear a little outfit like this (since Frodo = the ringbearer in the book): https://www.pinterest.com/pin/233413193160110687/ But I don't want it to be tacky, overdone, or stupid. I would like it to be sophisticated, elegant, and enjoyable. I wouldn't have people dressed up as Orcs or dragons, but it would be neat to name the tables after different Middle-Earth countries ( https://www.pinterest.com/pin/378161699940439198/ ) and to have the groom dressed this way ( https://www.pinterest.com/pin/378161699940439203/ ). Would you enjoy a wedding like this, where it is obvious that the couple is nerdy but in a classy way? I know this must be a strange question, but thank you for your help! Oh, I also wanted to clarify that it wouldn't be a "reenactment" of ANY sort of ANY part of the books or movies. Our wedding vows would either be the normal vows or ones we make ourselves, and it would basically just be a normal wedding except with a few wardrobe differences as well as LOTR touches.

I just want to know different style engagement rings, the names of the styles such as the band/diamond/color. Thanks!