Shower given by church family for small wedding

My daughter-in-law to-be is being given a wedding shower by her church family. An announcement is made and all are invited, which is common practice. My son is to provide his list of family and friends to be invited to the shower. The wedding is being held at her small church, and invitations to.... [Read more]

Do you tip the wedding officiant (minister)?

We are contracting a pastor (found him on the internet) to be our wedding officiant. We've met up with him once before and he is really a very pleasant man and is making a lot of effort to make sure the 1/2h ceremony are exactly the way we want it.

1) Is it considered "good manners" to send him a.... [Read more]

How to cover up in church for evening formal wedding

I have two questions.

1. I will be attending a formal evening wedding in Houston in April. The dress I might wear covers about as much of my chest as a tank top (scoop neck, one inch wide straps). It looks pretty respectable; it's not too revealing. Do I need a wrap for a 7 p.m. church wedding,.... [Read more]

How do I invite the Clergy?

I have already sent my invitations & they are due back form my guests by 05/26. But I did not send one to the clergyman performing the ceremony. We barely know him & I know it is correct etiquette to invite him to the ceremony but we were not sure if we should initially. We have decided to.... [Read more]

Do I need to invite church bell choir to reception?

We are getting married in a Catholic church. We have been members of this particular congregation for about a year. We have requested the church bell choir play at our wedding. They play for a donation. My question is, am I supposed to invite the entire bell choir to the reception. I do not.... [Read more]