What color to use for sashes on chair covers

We are planning to rent chair covers and a sash for each of the chairs for the reception. The table cloth and linens are all white and we would like to rent white chair covers. I'm not sure what color of a sash bow to use. The colors of the wedding are "honeybee" (yellowish-green) and "sea.... [Read more]

Memorial candle lighting

I am planning on doing a memorial candle at the beginning of our ceremony. My fiance lost his son a year and a half ago, his father, and I lost my mother about 5 years ago. We have no plans for a wedding program. The suggestions say for the reverend to say a short prayer. The reverend marrying us.... [Read more]

Is it approiate for one to pull up a chair with a groomsman

My boyfriend is a groomsman in his sisters wedding. He is the only one I know at this wedding and I feel weird going. During the reception he will be seated with the bridal party and I have no idea where I will be seated. I am scared and I'm thinking of pulling up a chair next to my man; is that.... [Read more]

Seating and Unity Candle Lighting of Divorced Parents

My daughter wants unity candles lit by me (the mother), her Dad, and the groom's mother and father. Each of the four of us are divorced and remarried. Please suggest ways to handle the escorting and seating of the biological mothers for the lighting of the unity candle. We have seen this done.... [Read more]

Destination Wedding/At Home Reception

We are planning a small wedding (16 people) on an island far away from home. Exactly a month after our wedding day, my parents are having a reception at their house. It will be in their large backyard with a tent, decorated banquet tables and chairs. We'll have a nice dinner (which we're.... [Read more]