Tea Reception

<h3 align="center" style="background-color: white;"> Tea Reception</h3> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZT07yzVbIr6ak0yeHkOpQdwzb2l5RK4AZlKn_Ns3UR-I6wi80Cs91V-XkIydpSAK0Y1T5kN-YmgJ9vG0z6nCgcTYm6RQnq43zJJFSdFAcxoe23uvN75qfMkpsRKK7ZcE1oBElACkC70Lh/s1600/Tea+Reception.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Tea Reception" border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZT07yzVbIr6ak0yeHkOpQdwzb2l5RK4AZlKn_Ns3UR-I6wi80Cs91V-XkIydpSAK0Y1T5kN-YmgJ9vG0z6nCgcTYm6RQnq43zJJFSdFAcxoe23uvN75qfMkpsRKK7ZcE1oBElACkC70Lh/s1600/Tea+Reception.jpg" title="Tea Reception" width="320" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><h3 align="center" style="background-color: white;"> Tea Reception</h3> </td></tr> </tbody></table> <div> <br /></div> <div style="background-color: white;"> <i>Dear Wendy,</i></div> <div style="background-color: white;"> <i>My daughter is having an afternoon wedding (2:00). She wants a tea reception. There will be about 150 guests. What would you suggest to serve with the cake and punch. I will probably be doing the catering myself as money is a factor. Thanks for your help.<br />Phyllis in Michigan. The wedding is May 29th.</i></div> <div style="background-color: white;"> What fun. I love to see folks step away from the traditional wedding "meal" so often based around a chicken breast. Three cheers for your daughter! An additional plus for you is that you have stumbled upon a true tea lover. You won't catch me with a cup of coffee, but a day is not complete without my pot of tea. Because of this your answer might be a bit long winded … just to much to talk about!</div> <div style="background-color: white;"> Let me speak a bit of the history of high tea before I focus on your particulars. Tea time, with it's emphasis on caffeine, some kind of sustenance, and sugar, provided the burst of energy so needed to make it until the next meal. The proper time frame for tea is from 3:00 to 6:00 in the afternoon. My Gramma Bee wouldn't think of trying to get through the afternoon without her tea and tiny morsel of something to tide her over.</div> <div style="background-color: white;"> Afternoon tea (or high tea) is a relaxing, drawn-out, civilized affair that usually consists of three courses, all elegantly served on delicate china. The first being dainty finger sandwiches (with the crusts cut off of course) followed by fresh baked scones served with jam and deliciously decadent Devonshire cream (clotted cream) and lastly, an array of bite sized sweets. Only the degree of pomp and selection of items served distinguishes afternoon tea from high tea. In England, you are what you eat. Your pedigree is under suspicion if you order beans on toast with your tea.</div> <div style="background-color: white;"> A true tea is always served at the individual table, so if you want to stick with this is a must. The cost of servers will be much less than the cost of food if you place it out on a buffet.</div> <div style="background-color: white;"> Tea; Gather fancy pots from friends and neighbors or hit the import stores, yard sales, swamp meets and rummage sales. Two pots per table of eight. Capture the elegant feeling by having the pots filled with hot water after the guests are served by special servers. Cups and saucers only, no mugs, not even Irish Coffee cups. Tea bags are just fine. Don't fret about matching the china. It adds to the conversation by having three or four different patterns on one table.</div> <div style="background-color: white;"> Each table should have a small tray of petite sandwiches presented, first one king, then another such as egg salad with a round of olive, cream cheese with cucumber and watercress, tiny cream puffs filled with a savory. Prep is easy if you select items that freeze well. Use butter and avoid mayonnaise when freezing. More costly could be cream cheese with smoked salmon, egg with caviar. It's the element of surprise that adds to the fun. What will we get next?! You can always purchase the pre made frozen canapés from places like Smart n Final,<br />Costco, and such.</div> <div style="background-color: white;"> Tiny biscuits (made with a heart shaped cookie cutter) could take the place of scones. Jars of jam like the ones at Cost Plus or Hickory Farms further entice. Pepper jelly on those tiny little toasts would also be unique and well within the theme.</div> <div style="background-color: white;"> I would serve petit-fours and one inch brownie squares before the crowning glory of a slice of wedding cake, champagne and fresh strawberries.</div> <div style="background-color: white;"> Now that I am thoroughly hungry, I will depart.</div> <div style="background-color: white;"> Happiness always,<br />Wendy</div>

Tea Reception

Tea Reception Tea Reception Dear Wendy, My daughter is having an afternoon wedding (2:00). She wants a tea reception. There will be about 150 guests. What would you suggest to serve with the cake and punch. I will probably be doing the catering myself as money is a factor. Thanks for your help.Phyl…

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Who is Listed as Host

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR2u4Bi6mO0AQsvN3DQ11veVzmCTOnT9iNahh1uTAYVic02fQDeCDaWnr05kgiZgA-3gpcKYRqdg6TBqU1uXa8yuZaR4-fcpNt20DTQ6cD3mzqfHq1RvfI8PVHW6DPJW4lTom_-MBfuEGL/s1600/Who+is+Listed+as+Host.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Who is Listed as Host" border="0" height="210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR2u4Bi6mO0AQsvN3DQ11veVzmCTOnT9iNahh1uTAYVic02fQDeCDaWnr05kgiZgA-3gpcKYRqdg6TBqU1uXa8yuZaR4-fcpNt20DTQ6cD3mzqfHq1RvfI8PVHW6DPJW4lTom_-MBfuEGL/s1600/Who+is+Listed+as+Host.jpg" title="Who is Listed as Host" width="320" /></a></div> <h3 align="center" style="background-color: white;"> Who is Listed as Host</h3> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div> <br /></div> <h3 align="center" style="background-color: white;"> <div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal; text-align: -webkit-left;"> <i>Dear Wendy,<br />Can you please help me? The problem is with my wedding invitations, you see, My (Bride) parents are paying for almost all of the wedding with the help of myself and the Groom. The Grooms parents have said that they don't want anything to do with the wedding, costs or anything else, they have also said that they might not even come to the wedding. My question is whose names should be on the invitations? I think that only my parents names should be on it because they are hosting but my mom says that both sets of parents should be included because this is tradition. Who is right? Please email me with a response as soon as possible.<br /><br />Thank you very much,<br />Shelley</i></div> <div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal; text-align: -webkit-left;"> Hi Shelley,</div> <div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal; text-align: -webkit-left;"> Traditionally speaking, it is the parents or individuals that "host" the celebration whose names are on the invitation. With this in mind, I would list only your parents. Many a couple in these modern times host their own wedding, which is why you see "Mary and Samuel invite you ... ". Or perhaps you have seen the above including the addition of "with their parents". This is used when the couple themselves, and both sets<br />of parents are hosting. I have come across many invitations that have the bride and groom's parents listed even though they are not financially helping. This is respectful acknowledgment, however, in your case I would not list his parents due to their open unwillingness to share in the joy. Naturally these are only examples, and you should use the wording that you feel most comfortable with.</div> <div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal; text-align: -webkit-left;"> Happiness always,<br />Wendy</div> </h3>

Who is Listed as Host

Who is Listed as Host Dear Wendy,Can you please help me? The problem is with my wedding invitations, you see, My (Bride) parents are paying for almost all of the wedding with the help of myself and the Groom. The Grooms parents have said that they don't want anything to do with the wedding, costs o…

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Who Can Come to Shower

<h3 align="center" style="background-color: white;"> Who Can Come to Shower</h3> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAjy2c-xRFewdLcguksjnW8SCg0Xbq5u0fL6qnrORQGcK_gv8bQNPDxGqieDWl61aJN7rRImOe7fXW03JtDGDaIxx5376SBK5WN8EghjZD-x8kDOiVTq0zMkPzTDb1JyYAoduYm1H_foh-/s1600/Who+Can+Come+to+Shower2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Who Can Come to Shower" border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAjy2c-xRFewdLcguksjnW8SCg0Xbq5u0fL6qnrORQGcK_gv8bQNPDxGqieDWl61aJN7rRImOe7fXW03JtDGDaIxx5376SBK5WN8EghjZD-x8kDOiVTq0zMkPzTDb1JyYAoduYm1H_foh-/s1600/Who+Can+Come+to+Shower2.jpg" title="Who Can Come to Shower" width="320" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><h3 align="center" style="background-color: white;"> Who Can Come to Shower</h3> </td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaxAo5mM15n4TKG9yu4pxPLYleYw0gYkuabUmVBa5JNct1bxH5QwtLijzjM2H_BvBIb_FXS_LWk8n8BIuG6b89thaWnxLMSDndeScKpR8RGFxnFQj4j7mR6gcYqTOVqb_j97J44C7bRI2q/s1600/Who+Can+Come+to+Shower.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Who Can Come to Shower" border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaxAo5mM15n4TKG9yu4pxPLYleYw0gYkuabUmVBa5JNct1bxH5QwtLijzjM2H_BvBIb_FXS_LWk8n8BIuG6b89thaWnxLMSDndeScKpR8RGFxnFQj4j7mR6gcYqTOVqb_j97J44C7bRI2q/s1600/Who+Can+Come+to+Shower.jpg" title="Who Can Come to Shower" width="240" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><h3 align="center" style="background-color: white;"> Who Can Come to Shower</h3> </td></tr> </tbody></table> <div> <br /></div> <div style="background-color: white;"> <i>Dear Wendy,<br /><br />My best friend is getting married this summer. She is having her dream wedding far away from where we live. Because of the location, several of our college friends are not included on the guest list. Some people feel a bit excluded. As maid of honor, I would really like to throw her a shower. Is is rude to invite people to a shower for someone who's wedding they will not attend?? Many of our friends have had weddings in the last few years, and she has always supported them in their big events. Now it is her turn, but I do not want to offend people by asking them to a shower. What is your advice? - Elizabeth</i></div> <div style="background-color: white;"> Hi Elizabeth,</div> <div style="background-color: white;"> Sorry, but it is not acceptable to invite a guest to a shower where a gift is expected and then not invite them to the celebration. From your question I will assume those being left out are all college buddies. How about a bachelorette party? Or what about a grown up slumber party? Just girls in their pj's, eating pop corn, spreading gossip, and sharing good times. An event of this type is often more memorable than the traditional shower because it is on a more personal level and has fewer people involved.</div> <div style="background-color: white;"> Happiness always,<br />Wendy</div>

Who Can Come to Shower

Who Can Come to Shower Who Can Come to Shower Who Can Come to Shower Dear Wendy,My best friend is getting married this summer. She is having her dream wedding far away from where we live. Because of the location, several of our college friends are not included on the guest list. Some people feel a …

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Dividing Expenses

<h3 align="center" style="background-color: white;"> Dividing Expenses</h3> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2_26Ny5zy27Hh84InbZ-QCp5Wxx2GjoSq4IwUx-wK13loIjUMU5MAgIiAV_PU_TqX6MMpc2fLQjZFudOFGEN3uZdOgFbT0Il67qryzU62xLsYteploWPg3tJNCRxlzcUxWoZmLCBXZHlM/s1600/Dividing+Expenses.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Dividing Expenses" border="0" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2_26Ny5zy27Hh84InbZ-QCp5Wxx2GjoSq4IwUx-wK13loIjUMU5MAgIiAV_PU_TqX6MMpc2fLQjZFudOFGEN3uZdOgFbT0Il67qryzU62xLsYteploWPg3tJNCRxlzcUxWoZmLCBXZHlM/s1600/Dividing+Expenses.jpg" title="Dividing Expenses" width="320" /></a></div> <div> <br /></div> <div style="background-color: white;"> <i>My daughter will be getting married in May. Her father and I are divorced and we have no problems supporting our children emotionally. But, I as their Mother, do most of the expenses. My question is: Is there any way to share expenses and not have it be a difficult situation for all involved. When it comes to money and paying for a wedding what would be a reasonable way to deal with a sticky situation?</i></div> <div style="background-color: white;"> <i>I would appreciate some feedback as soon as possible. My daughter does not live in the same state as either parent so she cannot just go to both parents to work out expenses.</i></div> <div style="background-color: white;"> <i>Thank you. I want this to be fun for all of us.</i></div> <div style="background-color: white;"> <i>Sincerely,</i></div> <div style="background-color: white;"> <i>Patricia Jaqua</i></div> <div style="background-color: white;"> Hello Patricia and thank you for the question.</div> <div style="background-color: white;"> Here are a couple of suggestions for you. If they don't fit your<br />situation, feel free to pass along some further details and I will be glad to fine tune the answer.</div> <div style="background-color: white;"> Assuming that both you and your ex-husband are willing to supply the same amount of dollars toward the celebration, I suggest opening a new account. This can be in the form of a checking account or a credit card. Let's say you both have agreed to give $5,000.00. Whether you give that amount all up front or in monthly payments is up to you. Your daughter knows exactly what she has to work with and can keep track of the balance with ease in her "wedding account".</div> <div style="background-color: white;"> Another idea would be to assign the various parts of the celebration. Here is an example: Mom = florist, dress, and limousine. Dad = church, hall, and caterer. Daughter and groom = favors, attendant gifts, and disposable cameras. This option works wonderfully if you have one side contributing more than the other side.</div> <div style="background-color: white;"> Happiness always,<br />Wendy</div>

Dividing Expenses

Dividing Expenses My daughter will be getting married in May. Her father and I are divorced and we have no problems supporting our children emotionally. But, I as their Mother, do most of the expenses. My question is: Is there any way to share expenses and not have it be a difficult situation for a…

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Bridal Toss

<h3 align="center" style="background-color: white;"> Bridal Toss</h3> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9oflkV564xHExrxu0dnUN95IXcVl66wlMTBflJTo_kiHGaSPf4WGsI0SbMos8bd4ORkIh5MIiCQpV0f4PhYq9bWMdMeLcLC_Lkfw5w2Wi_9WMACcZhKQ0SeRVZvi8VLfNqGZ4lk_8K3eU/s1600/Bridal+Toss2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Bridal Toss" border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9oflkV564xHExrxu0dnUN95IXcVl66wlMTBflJTo_kiHGaSPf4WGsI0SbMos8bd4ORkIh5MIiCQpV0f4PhYq9bWMdMeLcLC_Lkfw5w2Wi_9WMACcZhKQ0SeRVZvi8VLfNqGZ4lk_8K3eU/s1600/Bridal+Toss2.jpg" title="Bridal Toss" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuPmkv1OiYvhtWBjA5lSpu8hc9J04K2jNf70iBdMmmh2UZuw7497QvVWWy-dyhFf2d6EU8xGOHaIrswWFDxdcZvGer8EZ_GqbBF6q6WKRNlrI3kZmGi3THqnn5QQEHlHVE9Y8odjckpEze/s1600/Bridal+Toss3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Bridal Toss" border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuPmkv1OiYvhtWBjA5lSpu8hc9J04K2jNf70iBdMmmh2UZuw7497QvVWWy-dyhFf2d6EU8xGOHaIrswWFDxdcZvGer8EZ_GqbBF6q6WKRNlrI3kZmGi3THqnn5QQEHlHVE9Y8odjckpEze/s1600/Bridal+Toss3.jpg" title="Bridal Toss" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHAVwczhkT7i7yu7h2cD8pm9gZ5X_lcTVAHWZ87DckFC4wt5MA0KAjYtbsF3_yAbyvQ_ThA5s_kRsIP1IEvUEcDJSu1FWW9-JAFO1pgq0S4wzzErlQZqlCRBv_gELHA-PCv46zNvDwfnF6/s1600/Bridal+Toss4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Bridal Toss" border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHAVwczhkT7i7yu7h2cD8pm9gZ5X_lcTVAHWZ87DckFC4wt5MA0KAjYtbsF3_yAbyvQ_ThA5s_kRsIP1IEvUEcDJSu1FWW9-JAFO1pgq0S4wzzErlQZqlCRBv_gELHA-PCv46zNvDwfnF6/s1600/Bridal+Toss4.jpg" title="Bridal Toss" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmMohvYeYgIrYYguJ0fozZz2nCxBumC9Z7cMwDeNEcSbcnDjdDRpHmjM7JirGl4MpCIEF08jDZcSR0pGocJdKcFSG5BOIQWOHKlgu2itK2D980A7DEIEr2Lg3rvXMmCXw8GFRD_4wax0oI/s1600/Bridal+Toss5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span id="goog_663030588"></span><img border="0" height="292" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmMohvYeYgIrYYguJ0fozZz2nCxBumC9Z7cMwDeNEcSbcnDjdDRpHmjM7JirGl4MpCIEF08jDZcSR0pGocJdKcFSG5BOIQWOHKlgu2itK2D980A7DEIEr2Lg3rvXMmCXw8GFRD_4wax0oI/s1600/Bridal+Toss5.jpg" width="320" /><span id="goog_663030589"></span></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEnFcORzE5RHl6onWD6dt989FeLyGPSiGtfCvrSFeGknUSHUSc1bBLmevz069pd64pQVV9lww5sYxfWCbaZoP0j5bbdK8bOBNbuZ4xIeA_-JSJpKTb5pDWp1lvMfK4ly6UEDupr3fDJiyc/s1600/Bridal+Toss.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEnFcORzE5RHl6onWD6dt989FeLyGPSiGtfCvrSFeGknUSHUSc1bBLmevz069pd64pQVV9lww5sYxfWCbaZoP0j5bbdK8bOBNbuZ4xIeA_-JSJpKTb5pDWp1lvMfK4ly6UEDupr3fDJiyc/s1600/Bridal+Toss.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <div> <br /></div> <div style="background-color: white;"> <i>I have a question and I know my DJ will work something out for us but I am not inviting very many single people so when I go to toss my bouquet the DJ mentioned a few good ways of getting any women that are interested in catching it to come forward. Of course now I can't remember what he said or how this works. I would really hate to see my 4 nieces and 2 single friends out on the dance floor all alone with me... I definately want to do the bouquet toss and my fiance really wants to do the garter toss as well....</i></div> <div style="background-color: white;"> <i>I think he mentioned something like all those with birthdays within the month,then going from there...</i></div> <div style="background-color: white;"> <i>If you can think of ways that this will work I would love to hear...</i></div> <div style="background-color: white;"> <i>Thank you,<br />Cheryl</i></div> <div style="background-color: white;"> Hi Cheryl,</div> <div style="background-color: white;"> I would not worry about the numbers. What a would not do is to<br /> introduce others into the group. If you had no single ladies and wanted to do a toss, then yes, you would need to create a category. However, you do have six eligible women and you might create hard feelings if you bring more folks up to the area just to make the group larger. After all, the toss is meant to represent whomever catches the bouquet is the next to get married.</div> <div style="background-color: white;"> Happiness always,<br /> Wendy</div>

Bridal Toss

Bridal Toss I have a question and I know my DJ will work something out for us but I am not inviting very many single people so when I go to toss my bouquet the DJ mentioned a few good ways of getting any women that are interested in catching it to come forward. Of course now I can't remember what h…

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Second Weddings

<h3 align="center" style="background-color: white;"> Second Weddings</h3> <div style="background-color: white;"> <i>My best friend is getting married again after losing her first husband to cancer. This will be a second wedding for both the bride and the groom. The bride has no children and the groom has 2 adult children. It will be a small ceremonie, held outside, with just family (and of course her best friend!). She wants to keep it simple, yet elegant. We were wondering what the protocal is for a second wedding. Is there any information we can access?</i></div> <div style="background-color: white;"> In my opinion, a wedding is something to celebrate. Be it the first or second, don't feel restricted by other's opinions. Marriage is a new beginning. It is a time to rejoice. You have weathered the storm of death and divorce and now choose to go on with your lives. That alone is something to commend. There are still those folks that feel a marriage, other than a first one, should occur without fanfare. Don't let them rain on your parade. Have the wedding you want, hoping they will help in making your day special. If they choose not to, it will be their loss.</div> <div style="background-color: white;"> Just as in a first marriage, the guest list should be designed using both the bride an groom's family and mutual friends. Also included should be those who have remained close from a previous marriage, such as former in-laws. If everyone feels comfortable, then they too should also be included.</div> <div style="background-color: white;"> The ceremony and reception should be built around you as individuals and as a couple. Second celebrations tend to be either casual, as in a outdoor barbecue theme, or intimate events focusing on elegance with smaller numbers.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEDc1rOnJsSetga94YxVpJmZOJAacy5WhMdScKt5uFIwbb0fVLBYByBDPtpLNx373EbHnqKUztYm3z-R7QJutUztGtOs_1Yveb9MT_oYOJ2XvtA0Bc3ry8Wr_sC8vEz_qyvg7pMHbH9ALi/s1600/Second+Weddings2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Second Weddings" border="0" height="190" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEDc1rOnJsSetga94YxVpJmZOJAacy5WhMdScKt5uFIwbb0fVLBYByBDPtpLNx373EbHnqKUztYm3z-R7QJutUztGtOs_1Yveb9MT_oYOJ2XvtA0Bc3ry8Wr_sC8vEz_qyvg7pMHbH9ALi/s1600/Second+Weddings2.jpg" title="Second Weddings" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe08-PnE4DQ1x4itc8-HQa0UM1NF7E_mf35gQpq_QRvsuoixgio3pX1f5fH_xftjdzUfBm3kuV4r4wvnNRRj8c4aE40MydieAffXK_ufpZfctbrnWWWCoGpEc0nK6G5bS3pWuNr-KytTJU/s1600/Second+Weddings.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Second Weddings" border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe08-PnE4DQ1x4itc8-HQa0UM1NF7E_mf35gQpq_QRvsuoixgio3pX1f5fH_xftjdzUfBm3kuV4r4wvnNRRj8c4aE40MydieAffXK_ufpZfctbrnWWWCoGpEc0nK6G5bS3pWuNr-KytTJU/s1600/Second+Weddings.jpg" title="Second Weddings" width="212" /></a></div> <div style="background-color: white;"> <br /></div> <div style="background-color: white;"> All resources first time brides use apply to you as well.</div> <div style="background-color: white;"> Happiness always,<br />Wendy</div> <div style="background-color: white;"> <br /></div>

Second Weddings

Second Weddings My best friend is getting married again after losing her first husband to cancer. This will be a second wedding for both the bride and the groom. The bride has no children and the groom has 2 adult children. It will be a small ceremonie, held outside, with just family (and of course…

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Finding Larger Shoe Sizes

<h3 align="center" style="background-color: white;"> Finding Larger Shoe Sizes</h3> <div style="background-color: white;"> <i>Wendy,</i></div> <div style="background-color: white;"> <i>Any suggestions on where to find a wedding shoe for a size 11 AAA? I have looked through the catalogs I usually order my shoes from, to no avail. I've called a few manufacturers, and they don't make my size. Any ideas on where to turn? I'm not even looking for anything cute or trendy, just functional. Like a 1 to 1-1/2 inch heel and dyeable (dress is antique white).</i></div> <div style="background-color: white;"> <i>Thanks.</i></div> <div style="background-color: white;"> <i>Kathleen</i></div> <div style="background-color: white;"> <br />Kathleen,</div> <div style="background-color: white;"> My best suggestion would be to contact local bridal wear boutiques and ask for their recommendations. Also, look into shoe repair shops and shoe makers. If you think ballet slippers would work for you, there is another source, theatrical suppliers. Sorry to not be of more help.</div> <div style="background-color: white;"> Happiness always,<br />Wendy</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9T_LZBYJiVDJ7t7UeSE0Hnojh7lkQRjohVDMYj814gzvXD7axZ54W5ZM2KMMy2aoqKI2M9D4nYOeApzaTK6LZ6wT-ltKPFife8a5bNxBst-5MLTWJlr5HkW_gijj1BddAIBMhbdIg0GT7/s1600/Finding+Larger+Shoe+Sizes2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="181" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9T_LZBYJiVDJ7t7UeSE0Hnojh7lkQRjohVDMYj814gzvXD7axZ54W5ZM2KMMy2aoqKI2M9D4nYOeApzaTK6LZ6wT-ltKPFife8a5bNxBst-5MLTWJlr5HkW_gijj1BddAIBMhbdIg0GT7/s1600/Finding+Larger+Shoe+Sizes2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNjlCb8526UXMLO8L3VfSzGQif-hrGqxqOYVy4WzVCQdVMbQENZFnT9sCbYdRoUzQAwvto88Kp8LOKTBulB2Qw2QfCuec-jKTmuz8qILXH7eNDs7UaLK-7TEDaZEYnn0QLFkYFvnuzgQEx/s1600/Finding+Larger+Shoe+Sizes3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNjlCb8526UXMLO8L3VfSzGQif-hrGqxqOYVy4WzVCQdVMbQENZFnT9sCbYdRoUzQAwvto88Kp8LOKTBulB2Qw2QfCuec-jKTmuz8qILXH7eNDs7UaLK-7TEDaZEYnn0QLFkYFvnuzgQEx/s1600/Finding+Larger+Shoe+Sizes3.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKLv1-0Fq0P_tYgIgIFlwnM6Py8kaxH1kACSquHC72yRhsHnYEY1XX7aP5lDAGLMYk_htw0LOnSF4uGQ4GusIkHAgHq1__VTqiNKgMl92NntjCXXRbKIVBSL9_0fi9cbRMnDZNjaeS-yvc/s1600/Finding+Larger+Shoe+Sizes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKLv1-0Fq0P_tYgIgIFlwnM6Py8kaxH1kACSquHC72yRhsHnYEY1XX7aP5lDAGLMYk_htw0LOnSF4uGQ4GusIkHAgHq1__VTqiNKgMl92NntjCXXRbKIVBSL9_0fi9cbRMnDZNjaeS-yvc/s1600/Finding+Larger+Shoe+Sizes.jpg" width="212" /></a></div> <div style="background-color: white;"> <br /></div>

Finding Larger Shoe Sizes

Finding Larger Shoe Sizes Wendy, Any suggestions on where to find a wedding shoe for a size 11 AAA? I have looked through the catalogs I usually order my shoes from, to no avail. I've called a few manufacturers, and they don't make my size. Any ideas on where to turn? I'm not even looking for anyth…

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