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I knew it was a possibility that one of out groomsmen would be deployed with his Army unit when we asked him to be a part of our wedding, but we all agreed it was something we'd deal with if it happened. As we've gotten closer to the wedding (Oct 30) it's about a 99.9% chance that he will not be...
Answer From Sharon:
Oh, that's a lovely idea! On the back of the progra, the bride and groom usually print a note of thanks to their parents, and they thank their guests for sharing their special day with them. That's where you can write a special note to that groomsman. It might look like this: "We'd also like t... Question:
Hi Sharon,
I just recently got engaged and wanted to ask you how can we get the most out of our wedding, given the budget we have. My fiance and I are paying for the wedding ourselves. We're planning the wedding for 2011, either end of August of mid September, and I don't even know what colors t...
Answer From Sharon:
Hi Mayara! I'm happy to help, so please feel free to send me any questions you have while you're planning! I can help you with color combinations when you let me know what your wedding season is, and which colors you personally like, and I can give you budget-saving ideas, too! I suggest that yo... Question:
My best friend and I are having double wedding next year what would be the order of the ceremony? will we do two separte wedding or altogether?
Answer From Sharon:
Double weddings are such fun! When two friends or sisters decide to have a double wedding, they choose the order in which their ceremonies are done according to their birthdates. Oldest goes first. This is the traditional model, one that works really nicely at double and even triple weddings!! Yo... Question:
Sharon i wantto do a butterfly release at wedding ceremony at what time do we relase butterflies?
Answer From Sharon:
Great question! For that information, you'll need to talk to the experts at the source where you get your butterflies, since different varieties of butterflies thrive better when released in morning coolness, in the afternoon, in the evening, etc. They'll also talk to you about the location where... Question:
I ordered invitations and have received them-now I have changed my reception site-what is proper way to let guests know of change?
Answer From Sharon:
This is easily solved :] Just pick out a great card stock or colored paper that coordinates with your wedding invitation, and print out individual inserts that say, "Change of plans! The reception will take place at (name of site), (address), (website)", and put a reminder of your personal weddin... Question:
Hi Sharon,
I've spent a lot of time looking for a searchable list of venues and detailed pricing for each venue. I know prices vary tremendously (based on the number of options available per venue, # of guests, etc.) but in the technology age I have to think there is a reference site out ther...
Answer From Sharon:
Great question! It doesn't exist. What you'll find are ranges, such as $$ and $$$$ in those charts in regional bridal magazines, and then you can contact each of the vendors who seem to fit what you want to go for a consultation and customize your package plans with them. Most experts don't pu... Question:
Who gets invited to the rehearsal dinner?
Is it the wedding party only or is it all of the out of town guest also. we will be having alot of out of town guest.
Answer From Sharon:
Great question! I'm so glad you asked this! There's been a bit of a change in rehearsal dinner guest lists in the past few years. Now, you don't HAVE to invite all out-of-town guests to the rehearsal dinner if you don't want to. That can sometimes amount to almost as many guests as will be at th... Question:
I am planning on having the ceremony in Florida at a beach, but am not sure if I should have the reception out there also. My question is, do you think it would be easier/cheaper to have the beach ceremony and than the reception later on in my home town (Omaha, NE)?
Answer From Sharon:
Most people who have destination weddings have a reception there as well, with the guests who are in attendance, and then they have a 'Celebration of the Marriage' party/reception back in their hometowns. It can be any style of party you'd like, from informal backyard party to a party at a restau... Question:
Planning to get marreid in july 2013, I don't even know where to begin, I've been trying to make the guest list and I have decided to only allow children from the bride and grooms siblings only. Some people have been a little offended . How many brides maid am I suppose to have ?
Answer From Sharon:
The choices are entirely up to you! And it is within your rights to allow just the kids of the bride and groom's siblings only. Most guests are used to that, and don't get offended. However, at any wedding, there will be people who will find ANY excuse to be offended. It's their hobby, their ... Question:
Hi Sharon, I am having a really hard time finding a wedding dress, you see I am in a power wheelchair and cant find a dress that is wheelchair friendly ( up until now i have never noticed how hard it is to sit in a wedding dress. I really want the dream white dress any suggestions ?
Answer From Sharon:
A great gown shop seamstress or dress designer will be able to take any gown you fall in love with and take it apart to add extra panels or any form of styling that's required to customize your gown for you!! Just call around to a bunch of different gown shops and if you're near a metropolitan ar...Sharon's Latest Book
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