How to make things easy for your bridesmaids — no penis cake necessary
“Is it too presumptive to tell my bridesmaids that I don’t want a bachelorette party OR a bridal shower?”
How to tell family you didn’t change your last name (…and how to cash those checks written to the wrong name)
“When I get married, I am not planning on changing my name. Our families are not forward-thinking and are bound to assume I will take my future husband’s last name…”
How to walk down the aisle when you’ve got two moms
I have lesbian parents and I was wondering how I ask one mother over the other to walk me down the aisle? I am planning on asking my ‘other’ mother, that is my non-birth mother, to honor the special relationship we have. But even the thought of it makes me feel like I am, 1) […]
How to tell dad that another man is walking you down the aisle
“How do I tell my biological father that another man is going to walk me down the aisle?”
Love the fiance, love the in-laws
Whilst I can’t wait to marry my fiance, I can’t stand his family. Any ideas how we can include my partner’s in-laws in our wedding without making it seem contrived or forced? I understand they’re his family, and he loves them, but does that really mean I have to?
Non-tux attire for groomsmen
My fiancé and I are looking to have an informalish wedding and don’t want anyone to have to wear a tux. We both think suits/sports coats/tweed jackets would be more appropriate for the groom and his men. But we also don’t want the groom’s men to have to dish out for new suits. I don’t know if I’m comfortable with four men putting together an outfit on their own, even with guidelines. I’m not obsessed with them being 100% matchy, but I would like them to wear something coordinated, clean, and pressed. What other affordable options are there for men not renting tuxes?