North Carolina Wedding Guides & Online Directories Q&A

Groom's Tuxedo for Beach Wedding

I am getting married in September on the beach at the Outer Banks in North Carolina. The average temperature is mid to lower 80's at that time. The wedding is at 5:00 p.m. My gown and the bridesmaid's gowns are formal. What should the guys wear? I am pretty set on a tuxedo, but is there a lighter.... [Read more]

2 yr old flower girl

We are having our 2.5 yr old daughter as our flowergirl. I am having a older ring barrier walk/guide her down the isle. My parents will be there to help with our daughter but because she is a mommies girl. Would it be bad if she insisted to be by our side at the alter?

Part of me says yes and.... [Read more]

Addressing wedding invitations when the recipient has a PHD

What is the etiquette for addressing inner and outer envelopes for a man with a PHD? Is it appropriate to address them with Doctor (or Dr. as Southworth's etiquette guide says)? The person is a psychologist (and is practicing), but does that make a difference vs. someone who has a PHD in Math?.... [Read more]

Out of Town wedding - who pays for lodging?

My fiance and I are discussing possibly getting married at the Outer Banks of North Carolina. We, as well as everyone in my family and in the party, will be traveling down there and staying together. Who pays for the lodging of the attendants?

My best friend and sister are standing with me and my.... [Read more]

Proper punctuation for wedding announcements

I am composing a wedding announcement and am having a bit of trouble with proper punctuation. What are the guidelines for punctuation? The only advice I've received so far is that "there isn't much punctuation involved on an invitation/announcement." This isn't very helpful, as I am not comfortable.... [Read more]