One of my best friends is getting married, and she has asked me and the other 3 bridesmaids to do speeches at her wedding. (yes, they have asked every member of the bridal party to do a speech) I'm happy to be there to support her, but the man she is marrying is a terrible person. This isn't just me being mean, he is truly a despicable human being, and everyone she knows , including her family, feels the same way. We are trying to just be supportive, but me and the other girls aren't sure about how to go about our speeches. Obviously we would never mention anything bad, but none of us have ever given a speech at a wedding and we weren't sure what to say. I was thinking of keeping it short and sweet, and just mentioning something like "so glad you two found someone to make you happy, etc..." Any tips from people who have heard or written a wedding speech? It would be greatly appreciated from some confused ladies, thanks!

Hi, I'm MOH at a friends wedding and I have an absolute fear of public speaking which I have told her about but she still wants me to do a speech. So to keep it short and sweet this is what i have come up with (thanks Google!) Any tips, changes, advice would be greatly appreicated. Thanks (Groomsman). Good evening, everyone! For those who don't know me, I'm (my name), Mrs (brides new surname) maid of honor. We have known each other for over 10 years now, after her mum, (brides mum's name), introduced us. (brides name), you look absolutely stunning, it is an honour to share in your special day, thank you. We've known each other for what feels like forever. We've laughed together, cried together and have lots of memorable moments together. Now here we are, at your wedding. 2 beautiful people committed to each other, united in love and wanting to spend the rest of their lives together. (grooms name), you are an amazing guy and I am thrilled that (brides name) has found her true love. You bring the best out in her. I love you guys so much and I'm so happy for the both of you. I think you all will join me in this wish: (brides name). (grooms name). May you live forever in love, and may love live forever in you. Now it gives me immense pleasure to invite you all to raise your glasses in a toast to the wedded couple. Here's to love, laughter, and happily ever after. To (brides name) and (grooms name)! thanks

I'm a 15 year old girl, and was wondering if a white peplum dress was appropriate for an engagement? If not, then any suggestions on what to wear? thanks please answer because the party is tomorrow lol

Who should be invited to the rehearsal dinner? We wanted to just have the wedding party and the grooms and brides parent because that alone would be 23 people. A few girls asked if they could bring their bfs and I said I was sorry but we just wanted the actual party there. Also, they are not paying the bill and I thought it would be difficult if they brought there guys..... I mean, aren't they supposed to get to know the groomsmen anyway?

Everything I have read on addressing rehearsal dinner invitations says to include the names of those invited. However, there are several people invited that are dating people whose names we don't know(i.e. an Aunt from several states over that has been dating a man for almost year, but we have never met him and a cousin who is recently divorced and engaged to someone else) but we want them to be able to come. So is it ok to address the invitations to the rehearsal dinner (which do not have inner envelopes) with Aunt Sally Smith and Guest 123 North Main Street Any town, America 12345

My boyfriend, Nick (of 6 years/live together for 2) is a groomsmen in our friend, Alex's wedding. Jessica is his bride. I have been friends with Alex all throughout college and met Jessica about 2 years ago. I've hung out with Jessica on many occasions but only with our significant others. Throughout this whole wedding thing, I've been lumped into the group of her BFF's. I've been invited to the bridal shower, bachelorette party, after-party, day-after brunch to ...get this... watch them open their presents. So what we have to do is drive two hours on Friday morning to the wedding site. The Rehearsal is Friday afternoon followed by a rehearsal dinner. The wedding is Saturday at noon. Is it weird that I am not invited to the rehearsal dinner. I am nick's date (a groomsmen), traveled with him for the weekend, but I have to find something to do in a city where I know no one for about 3 hours from 5pm to 8 pm, while they enjoy each other's company. I don't care to attend the rehearsal out of respect for their privacy, but really, I can't come to the rehearsal dinner? Because this wedding is so classy, each of the groomsmen have to pay their own check at the dinner...so why can't they bring their gf/spouses. Am I the only person that thinks verbally saying you're not invited to the rehearsal dinner is the tackiest thing ever?? Especially after driving two hours to attend?

Son is getting married to a wonderful girl. They enjoy going to a particular restaurant - the closest one is 45 miles away. They have strongly suggested that they want food from that restaurant at their rehearsal dinner. Dad is an excellent cook and has been unemployed for three years. Cooking is something that he does to contribute to the family; it makes him feel needed. Also, it would be much cheaper, on our very limited budget for Dad to cook - not only would it be expensive to purchase the restaurant's food, it would take gas and time to get it....by the time it got back to the dinner, it would probably be cold and inedible. It really hurt Dad's feelings for them to almost 'demand' this. My response to them was, "No way. You get to plan the wedding; I get to plan the rehearsal dinner", but they kind of laughed it off. I know, I know, I just need to talk to them. Any suggestions on how to approach this? They are stressing a little over all the wedding stuff.

The groom's parents won't pay for the rehearsal dinner. What do I do now? My mom is paying for the whole wedding by herself and doesn't make that much money. The groom and I have no money for a rehearsal dinner. The groom's parents said they aren't paying for anything for our wedding.

My husband is attending a friends wedding which he is a groomsman in the wedding. His buddy just let him know the other day when the rehearsal dinner is and where. My husband asked if I am invited and he made sure he let him no I wasn't. His soon to be brother in law is the one that booked everything and my husband doesn't know any of the bride to be's family which I understand. My husband asked if I still could attend and he would pay for my meal and still got a flat out no. So since he wasn't getting anywhere I told the groom to be in a polite manner how I found it kind of rude that he knows my husband and I are married and it is the respectful thing to do was to at least invite the bridal parties spouses. (my husband and I are the only ones in the bride and grooms wedding party that are already married). He went and asked his brother in law if its fine if I attend the rehearsal dinner anyways and all I got was "its fine if you chill there". is it just me or does this seem a tad bit rude even if my husband is offering to pay for my own dinner or is it just me? for others how would u feel about this type of situation and what would you do? I mean I would love to attend still its a moment where my husband is in his friends wedding and of course im happy for them but then again if im allowed to "chill" during the dinner what am I supposed to do watch everyone else eat and not be able to order my own meal if I wanted too!?

Are they the same time or are you serving dinner at the reception later than you normally eat? For weddings that you attend as a guest, as long as the couple feeds them appropriate to the time of the reception, does it really matter if it is a full meal or just finger foods? Do people really expect a full meal in the middle of the afternoon or evening when they normally wouldn't eat dinner at that time any other day of the year?

We are getting married at my parents home - they have 3 acres. We are having the ceremony and tented reception at their house and the day after the wedding we are going to their cabin on 12 acres in the mountains for a pig roast - hosted by my parents again. My FMIL has offered to host the rehearsal dinner but everytime I throw out ideas she basically bashes it and says it will cost too much. My fiance and I are paying for over half of our wedding and it annoys me that she offered to pick up the tab if she can't afford to. I would rather just pay for it myself. She and her husband are coming from out of town so I am confused as to what we should do for the rehearsal. I suggested a restaurant and she said its expensive so we could allow everyone to choose from two items on the menu but I have no idea as to what we should do. Do most people go to a restaurant and everyone is paid for? Is it rude to expect people to pay for their own meal? Their own drinks? Should we supply non-alcoholic drinks and champagne for a toast and all other liquor is out of pocket for the guests? The problem is we have a LOT of family flying in from another country and they will be at the rehearsal dinner also - it will total 50 ppl. Should we have a bbq? I just don't know where to have it as the wedding is already at my parents and I live in a townhouse with no yard. Any ideas/advice would be greatly appreciated.

I want to become an ordained minister to perform marriage ceremonies and I was wondering what the procedures are. I read that you have to be in good standing with your church. I don't attend church but can start going if it's necessary. Also I'm 17 now so do I have to wait until I am 18? I just want it as a job during college. What other paperwork do I need? Thanks for answers?

My dad died when I was a baby. My mom met my stepdad when I was 6 and married him not long into the relationship. While my stepdad is a good man, I never saw him as my dad, if that makes sense. He was my moms husband, my stepdad or my siblings dad. Maybe that's because my paternal family were really involved and I grew up knowing about my dad. Either way, that bond never really grew. My mom died just after I turned 18. I still see my siblings and have a good relationship with him. But I don't really have a relationship with him. So now I'm getting married and trying to decide if I should invite him or not. I have no issues with him as much and him coming wouldn't bother me. But I know my siblings and him would see my inviting him as him being asked to be FOTB. My sister has already mentioned it. She said he's been my dad since I was 6 and I should try to give him that role in my life, etc. I think another reason they want me to invite him is because he'll bring his son, my siblings other brother, as his +1 (he and I have no relationship and will never, ever have a relationship. Ever.) I'm torn between doing what I know is probably the right thing and not inviting him to save myself from the drama, etc. Opinions?

I was curious what you think of my dress? Or is it honestly boring/ too typical. Realize in the photos that it's a size 6 clamped in the back so it's not the right sized one yet. I feel like the top is missing something, something to make it pop and awe? Like a jeweled halter bit? A by opinions on additions other than earrings and stuff? http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/quacka/Mobile%20Uploads/raw-2_zps0hds8k9k.jpeg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/quacka/Mobile%20Uploads/raw-5_zpslqslfdg8.jpeg

My friend has recently got engaged and is so confused as to which finger she is supposed to wear the ring on. She is British but her fiance is Chinese so there maybe a difference in culture. Is it the ring finger or middle finger of your left hand? or is it the ring finger of your right hand? I always thought it was on the same finger as your wedding band but there's too much difference of opinion online, so i'm truly confused! Plus, I heard that each finger represents the different processes of the relationship; courting (thumb), dating (index), engaged (middle) and marriage (ring). So which one is correct? Thanks in advance!

Is it common at all for women to wear a ring on their left ring finger and not be married? Thanks

My friends and i were drinking heavily and they encouraged me to make out with a girl and i did and we were very touchy.. Should i mention this to my fiance? in my defense she told me to have the most fun as this is my "last" night to do "whatever" and i did.