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Q: We really want one of our good friends from college who also introduced us to each other, to sing our first dance song at the reception. It will mean something to us since she is responsible for us meeting plus she has an incredible voice! Are there any pros or cons of asking her to sing live at our …

Now that you’re engaged, the first thing people will gravitate to is your hand. You want it to remain as clean and sparkly as the day you received it. However, caring for your diamond over time is very important. Don’t be fooled with old wives tales. We’ve heard ring cleaning advice over the years that makes us cringe at the …

Q: I’m excited about all the upcoming festivities surrounding my wedding but a little nervous about all the thank you cards that have to be sent out after. Can you give me a general time frame of what’s acceptable.A: It’s a great idea that you are putting some thought into this ahead of time. Depending on the number of events …

Q: My mother has always had this vision that I would wear her wedding dress when it came time for me to get married. This however is not what I envisioned. Her dress is beautiful and timeless, but just not my style. I don’t want to hurt her feelings but I don’t know how to approach the situation without feeling …

Q: I’m working on my final guest count to give to my caterer and I’m a little confused as to which vendors I’m supposed to feed. Am I expected to feed everyone? A: Although it may make you want to cringe at the added cost, etiquette and common courtesy states that you have to feed all major vendors. This includes …

Q: A few of our friends and family have asked if we have a wedding website set up. Honestly, it has never crossed my mind to do one but now I’m contemplating whether or not I should. Is this something that many couples do and will it really benefit us and our guests? A: Wedding websites are very popular these …

Q: I grew up with my step father who I love dearly, but my biological father has always been involved in my life. I would like to honor them both at the wedding but I’m not sure how to do it without making one of them feel bad. What do you suggest? A: I think it’s great that you want …

Q: I’m starting to look into photography and have reviewed a few packages so far. I see that some packages say “main photographer and assistant” and some have “two photographers”. Do they mean the same thing? If not, do I absolutely need two photographers? A: This is a great question that you’ve asked. It is so important to understand exactly …