Advice

Who Tips At The Ceremony?

Please tell me who is responsible for giving a gratuity to the minister, organist, and soloist?

What if a Supplier Doesn’t Show?

What if the wrong flowers or cake arrive on the wedding day or, worse yet, someone or something doesn't show up at all?

Can I Have Two Florists?

I've found a florist whose work I absolutely love and I definitely want to book her for my wedding. However, I'm worried she won't be able to make it to the church on time for my noon ceremony -- she's in the city, and my wedding is going to be at the beach right in the thick of tourist season. Is it okay if I hire her only for my reception decor and find a local florist to do the bouquets?

Paying Ones Who Aren't Pros?

If you ask an acquaintance from your church to sing a solo during the wedding, is it expected that he will be paid? If so, how do you determine the amount? When I asked him if he would do me the honour, he never mentioned being paid. Now I don’t want to insult him by offering payment. Would a gift certificate to a nice restaurant along with a thank you note be acceptable?

Should We Get A Prenup?

My parents have been pressuring me to talk to my fiancé about signing a prenuptial agreement. They're planning on passing a sizeable inheritance on to me, and want to be sure I'm protecting my assets. As much as I don't want to think about that kind of worst case scenario right now, I know they're right. How do I bring it up with him?