My best friend just got engaged and she was thinking about doing a 1920s themed wedding.. I've never been to a themed wedding (just color themes) and some people didn't like her idea. What do you guys think?

She died last October and my brother is not the kind that will make any gesture. It is his wedding, not mine, but what is something subtle I could do?

I've been wanting to ask my cousin to be my matron of honor but I'm worried about the age gap. I'm 26 and she's 36. 10 years gap, is this too big of a gap?

I hate when I watch wedding videos or see wedding pictures and all you see from the seated guests are hands and phones up in the air it looks tacky. is it ok to ask guest to not pull out cameras/phones during the ceremony?

I bought a dress from an online shop that basically remakes brand dresses for cheaper. When I received the dress, I didn't like it. It looked bulky and was SUPER heavy. And my wedding is in August. The picture online made it look a lot more light and flowy. But it isn't. It's like wearing a sleeping bad. It also didn't fit tight enough. ANyway, I found a MUCH better dress at Davids Bridal and actually for cheaper and better quality. However, my mother seems displeased that I want a different dress. Is is really so wrong of me to return the one, get refunded, and then get the one I actually want? Why would this bother her? She thinks I'll have to get a bunch on alterations on the David's Bridal dress, making it costs hundreds more. @John. How in the world could she be nostalgic about it? The first dress I bought was not pre-owned by her. It was a brand new, cheap imitation dress made in China. @Rosalie : That's a good point. Although I've already looked into having that done and they all seem to charge a pretty penny (a minimum of $700). The dress I like is 179.99. The size 6 at David's Bridal also fits me. (off the rack sort of thing like what the one poster said). @C: You're able to return dresses from David's Bridal if bought online (which is what I was considering doing, and is free shipping right now).

I won't get into too many details, or you will be reading all day! The short story is that when I was engaged and married a year and a half ago my mother and sister were verbally abusive towards me and controlling of the ceremony that my fiancé and I were paying for ourselves. My aunt even joined in. It got so bad we cancelled the "big" church wedding and opted for a private ceremony with a reception for everyone we invited. Later, I found out that my sister was speaking ill of the entire thing while it was going on, and my mother was pulling my friends down a side hall to complain about what a "disappointment" I had turned out to be. My sister is getting married this Thursday and honestly, after another round of nasty comments from her and my mother, I don't really want to attend. I'm going to the ceremony only (because I know I'll regret it later if I don't go) but I'm bailing on the reception. A friend of mine told me to meet with my mother and my sister after the ceremony and give side hugs only (!), wishing the bride and groom well and stating that we would be unable to attend the reception due to another engagement. Considering how they've behaved towards me and what I REALLY want to say, I think that's a fine exit. I know my mother will make a comment about how much my sister has spent on the reception, and I know I don't have to give details of our plans later. However, if they do start to push, what's a polite way deflecting them while scooting on out?

The dress I'm looking into is 139.99 right now. The size 6 has my measurements but my mother thinks I'll have to get a bunch of expensive alterations done. Is this true? Is there a way to get around needing any if the dress fits you ALMOST perfectly?

My parents divorced when I was 7. My dad died just under 2 years ago. He was married and I have a brother and sister from his second marriage who are still minors. So to have them at my wedding, I have to invite their mom, my ex-stepmother. However, I don't really want her overly involved in the day as we're not close and I only maintain the relationship because I can't have a relationship without her yet. But once they're adults, I don't see myself having anything to do with her. How included does she have to be?

If I am getting married through civil court is is common to get a weddjng dress like the brides that get married through a regions mass. I was thinking of getting married through just civil court, my BF and I are not broke but we cannot afford a big weddjng or even a church wedding but due to my mother having cancer If anything should happen I want her to go knowing I am married and stable, it her wish and of course I'd love to get married. Due to circumstances I cannot afford a big weddjng but j at least want the dress is that odd? What's your opinion? I want honesty, I could find a simple white dress without a problem

I would have to move and leave my job if she says yes. I've only had my job for about a year, and it's a great job. I really want to propose but I know I wont find another job as good as this. I'm in accounting so I'll be able to find something else. Do you think I should wait?

I'm getting married in August and both my fiancees parents are deaf. I'll need to have a sign language interpreter for the wedding. Fiance doesn't think they'll stay for the reception because they don't unless its a wedding with a lot of deaf attendees. If they do stay for the reception, they'll be with my fiancees older brother and kid sister both of whom can sign. Will I need one for the reception or will their other two kids take over that--or should they have to. Also, would I need to feed the interpreter? My fiancee says they won't stay for the reception. But of course they'll stay for their own son's wedding reception, won't they? So how much does one cost per hour?

I am planning on buying an engagement ring and I was wondering how many carat is good, and is JamesAllen a good store to buy a ring? and what other things do I have to know before purchasing one. thanks!

So, my boyfriend of 3 years is a groomsmen at his college buddies wedding. I don't want to go because, 1.) last year, we met up with them on a trip to our college town and they weren't exactly very nice. 2.) My boyfriend is weird in social situations. He is very uncomfortable with any form of PDA...even holding hands. So, I would feel awkward around other couples who are...normal.. 3.) During the trip to our college town, my BF and I got into a bit of an altercation and his friends (including the groom) saw us upset (not the fight, just that he stormed away, we were in a loud bar). That was embarrassing 4.) I asked my BF to tell them nothing about it, but at a social gathering a couple of months ago he told them I was mad, furthering my embarrassment... So really, I just dont want to go because I dont want to be around people I dont know that well, and considering that embaressing situation and the fact that they KNOW about what happened upsets me. It upsets me that my boyfriend disrespected me and told them. He really wants me to go, but I am too embarrassed and upset over the fact that he told them. I think some of you are being very mean. I love him more than words can describe. I just have some issues, my Dad was really emotionally abusive and when I was younger I faced situations where I always felt ashamed. So, I am really sensitive to embarrassing situations like that. I can't help the fact that I am upset over him telling them, when he promised he wouldn't. I feel betrayed. I want to be confident and go, but I am too upset over all of this.

My boyfriend & I have been together 3 years now. Since I was young, I've always wanted my engagement to be a total & complete surprise. Like where I have NO IDEA it's coming. A lot of my friends have gone ring shopping with their significant others or at least picked out rings they really liked. Like I said, I want my engagement to be a total surprise so I wanted him to pick out the ring when he's ready. I'm a little nervous of that though because what if I don't like the ring? Or it's too "large" for my fingers? As in I have very small fingers & a really big rock would look terrible! Did you go with your husband to pick out an engagement ring? Did you know he was going to propose?

How long is a bachelorette party often held? When do they usually start, and when do they usually end?

I would like to play a song and have all married couples take the floor. Then ask anyone married 1-5 yrs please sit down ...then 5-10 and so forth till only one couple is left...the one there that has been married the longest. Then they get a prize...smile. My question is what song would be appropriate for that dance. I was thinking..I want to grow old with you, by Adam shandler from the movie The Wedding Song....any other ideas? Thought this dance would be a nice touch.