Destination Wedding and Etiquette regarding travel expenses

My fiance and I are planning a wedding in Hawaii. Our families live in separate provinces in Canada and we live in Australia and we figured that this would be the easiest and best way to meet halfway, in addition to a romantic setting.

We are paying for the accommodations for our families for.... [Read more]

Bridal shower invites

I am throwing a bridal shower and bachelorette party (both on the same day) for my sister 5 weeks before the wedding. She is concerned that inviting her old high school and college friends who live in other countries (mostly Canada) will put undue pressure on them to make two lengthy trips to the.... [Read more]

Best friend as MOH because I was hers?

I am getting married in June and my Fiance lives in the US. We are getting married in Canada and aren't even sure what Ushers he is having and how many people will even be coming up. I have 2 sisters and they are automatically in the wedding and since we are only having 85 people that is all I.... [Read more]

Honeymoon in Niagara Falls - Any Ideas?

My fiance and I were thinking about going to New York City for a few days, then traveling to Canada side of Niagara Falls for 4 days. We are worried that there will not be enough to do since you could see the falls from the hotel and walk down to them. But what else is there to do there? (I know.... [Read more]

Reception on site at destination & back home?

We are getting married in October in Mexico. We are from the US, but my family is travelling from Canada. We will be having a reception at home the week after we return, however my family from Canada will not be able to attend that reception. So, do we have a reception at the destination site or.... [Read more]