Ask an Editor | What's the Latest Date to Send Out Save-the-Date Cards?

What is the latest date to send out save-the-date cards for a June 2009 wedding? See our editor's answer.

February 1, 2009

Ask an Editor | Second Wedding Bridal Party

It's not unheard of to include members of a first bridal party in a second wedding, especially when it comes to lifetime friends . . .

January 1, 2009

Ask Heidi | Wedding Cake Alternatives

If you’re looking for different celebratory sweets, many options exist. Cheesecake can be a perfect alternative, dessert bars filled with a range of delights, of tables filled with salty and sweet treats . . .

December 1, 2008

Ask Heidi | Post-Wedding Day Celebration

Many couples—especially those planning second weddings, destination weddings, or even some craving a more intimate wedding day event—are throwing fun post-nuptial parties to welcome friends and family . . .

November 1, 2008

Ask Heidi | Outdoor Wedding

Dry-ice traps just off the perimeter will help to stave off mosquitoes at your outdoor event . . .

October 1, 2008

Ask Heidi | Response Cards

Assuming your invitations go out approximately six weeks before your wedding, you should ask for response cards to be returned . . .

September 1, 2008

Ask Heidi | Gift Registry for Second Marriage

It’s not uncommon to create a registry in this scenario. Your guests who want to give gifts will greatly appreciate it. If you don’t have a lot of specifics that you need . . .

August 1, 2008

Ask Heidi | Hand Address vs. Print Labels

Q: Should I hand address the save-the-date cards and invitations? Or is it okay to print labels?

Ask Heidi | No Kids Allowed

Does the entire bridal party need to ride together to the reception?

June 1, 2008

Ask Heidi | Escort Cards

 Are escort cards a requirement if we’re having a sit-down dinner?

Ask Heidi | Cake vs. Cupcakes

I’d love to serve cupcakes at our reception, but my mom says everyone will expect a traditional cake. Is it okay to have cupcakes instead?

April 1, 2008

Ask Heidi | Party Favors

Q: We are trying to decide if we have wedding favors at our wedding. Is this a must do or just a kind gesture?

Ask Heidi | Makeup

Will I look weird wearing make-up on my wedding day if I don't normally wear it?

Ask Heidi | Drinks: To Pay or Not To Pay

Is it okay to ask our guests to pay for drinks at our reception?

Ask Heidi | The Guest List

Co-workers are hinting that they want to be invited to our wedding, but they're not on the guest list. What do I do?

Ask Heidi | Gown Shopping

How many people should I bring with me when I shop for my gown?