DEAR MISS MANNERS: All the bridesmaids for an upcoming wedding recently received a note from the bride’s mother stating that we owe a substantial sum of money to help pay for the bridal shower. The ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Two dear friends married each other three months ago. I was invited to the wedding and so was my sister, along with our significant others. The wedding location was an hour’s drive ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: When the bride’s parents pay for the wedding, should they not be able to invite at least half of the guests? Our daughter has been engaged for almost two years and has a baby with ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I attended a bridal shower where the bride-to-be asked for “no gifts, please.” Half the attendees showed up with gifts anyway, and the ones who honored her request and didn’t bring ...

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DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a close friend who is getting married, for the third time, later this year. In between her marriages, she has had lengthy relationships with other men. I’m OK with all of ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: A friend of mine is getting married and I’m over the moon for her. She’s been planning an extravagant overseas wedding for almost three years now. As a really close friend of the ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My daughter will be getting married at our lakefront home next year, which will be a destination wedding for most of our very large, close-knit family. While we would love to invite ...