Lighting of the unity candle with divorced parents

My parents were divorced 18 years ago. My step-mother and my father raised me (and are paying for the wedding), although my mother still had visitation rights and I still see her regularly. I would like to have the lighting of the unity candle as part of my ceremony, but I'm not quite sure how to.... [Read more]

Is a canopy sufficient or should we rent a wedding tent with sides?

I've scoured the site and conducted several searches to no avail. My husband and I married in February, out of state, with only 15 guests. The plan has always been to have a large reception-type party on his parents farm (read: plenty of room) this summer. The invitation list is approximately 240.... [Read more]

Lighting for outdoor evening reception

I am having an outdoor reception in September at a historical garden. Since the reception starts at 8pm, it will get dark outside fairly quickly. What are some ideas to lighten up the tables and/or walk ways. Could I simply place several candles on the tables or would I need more light?

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When and how to do Memorial candle lighting for deceased mother of bride

Please help!! I am planning a wedding for a family friend whose mother recently passed from cancer. She is having her sisters as bridemaids and wants to be given away by both her father and step-father as they were close to each other. She would like to light the candle with her sisters at the.... [Read more]

MOB wants to be center of attention

Hello,

I was hoping for some advice. My mother has done everything in her power to make this wedding about her instead of my fiance and me. She recently bought a historic home that she is renovating; the reception will be there. She has invited 100+ people that I've never met, telling them that.... [Read more]