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Q. How can I let people know where I am registered?

A. Many engaged couples are having wedding websites built to announce their engagement. This way you can post all the wedding information, pictures and where you’re registered at for everyone to see. You can also place registry cards in with shower invitations. Although it’s ok to put these in shower invitations, DON’T send registry cards with your wedding invitations. It’s just tacky.

Q. How can I ask for money instead of a gift?

A. There really isn’t any way of telling people this without being tacky. However, you can tell your family and they can pass the word. Just make sure they don’t tell people that it was your idea.

Q. What are the Matron or Maid of Honor's duties?

A. The main role of the Maid/Matron of Honor is to help the bride with the wedding planning. Usually, this includes hosting the bridal shower, helping the bride get dressed on her wedding day, holding the bride's bouquet during the wedding ceremony and witnessing the signing of the marriage license. Plus, the Maid of Honor usually goes with the bride to bridal shows, vendor visits and bridal salons in addition to her other duties.

Q. Should I tip my wedding vendors?

A. May vendors, especially the caterers will include everything they expect to receive in their original bill. However, it’s always a good idea to tip someone who goes above and beyond what you expected. That holds true especially for your photographer, wedding consultant, disk jockey and limo driver. If you’re still concerned about it, just ask them what they expect. If you, as the bride, are too shy, have your maid of honor do it. (You can return the favor when it’s her turn to get married.)

Q. What will be our biggest wedding budget expense?

A. Your reception, including the food and beverages, can average 50-65% of your total budget. However, the reception location you select and how many guests you invite will have a lot to do with your budget. It’s very easy to go over your budget. In fact, over 50% of couples do. So if it’s important to stay within your budget, cut back.

Q. Should I purchase airline tickets for our honeymoon using my married name or maiden name?

A. In most cases name changes don’t occur until after the honeymoon. So it’s important to make the arrangements in your maiden name. Airport security is really tight these days and they won’t let you on the plane if your picture identification doesn’t match the name on your ticket.

Q. Who should I invite to the rehearsal dinner?

A. You should invite all those who will take part in the wedding ceremony, including: spouses or dates of all adult attendants, parents and grandparents of the bride and groom and your Officiant.

It is not necessary to invite the musicians or soloist unless they are close friends or family. If you are having small children in the wedding, the parents of the children should be invited. You can always invite other family members who are not part of the ceremony and out-of-town guests to join your rehearsal dinner too. Always remember that this is your day. Invite whoever you want.

Q. What are some other ideas for transportation besides the traditional wedding limousines?

A. Many Alaska rental car companies don’t carry specialty cars like Hummers or convertibles. But there are some. The nice thing about renting a car is that you can keep it for the whole day or weekend. If the car idea isn’t your cup of tea, try a horse drawn carriage or even a dog sled.

Q. What is appropriate to wear for a second wedding?

A. No matter if it’s your second, third….wedding, the focus is still on the dress. Many second brides choose a simpler, more elegant dress. And they choose a floor length or cocktail dress that is off-white or pastel. Although it’s not your first wedding, you’re still the bride and can wear whatever you want.

Q. Are there any bridesmaid dresses styles that look great on all body types?

A. Try A-line dresses which are fitted throughout the bodice and gradually widen. The Basque waist line (low waist usually ending in a “v” shape) is a good idea too.