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South Shore Weddings.com is proud to have June Wellington provide this question and answer forum for its readers. June has been involved with wedding planning since 1978.

From a Central Florida resort to Massachusetts country clubs and the Boston area's leading hotels, weddings have been the focus of her career.

Over the last 7 years she has been involved in over 600 weddings and brings a vast wealth of experience and knowledge to her own business Gracious Gatherings and to South Shore Weddings.com.

June's current Questions and Answers:

Crystal asks:

Hello June,

My question is: Is it ok to invite more people to the wedding than to the reception.

I am getting married and I'd like to invite many friends and family to the ceremony but I'd like the reception to be designed for just close friends and family. Is that ok?


Hello Crystal:

That's a great questions but the situation could be difficult on your end. Who are those people you don't want to have a both events?

How can you cut the list of guests and have some attending the church but not the reception?

The only time I've seen this work is when the church family was also invited to the wedding where guests where invited onto the hotel reception. There was a tea and dessert held immediately after the ceremony. The bride and groom met with the church family members at that time and then proceeded onto the hotel with a short break between the two events.

I would get that list under control and invite all to both events. Other than that you'll hurt some feelings and some guests wondering how they ended up on the ceremony only list.

Good Luck with your final decision
June Wellington - "Ask June"

Steve asks:

June,

My uncle is getting married on October. He said it is a Boston tradition that children do not attend the wedding ceremony or reception….does this sound right? The location is Saint Mary’s Episcopal church, Newton Lower Falls, MA

Thanks!
Steve
 

Hello Steve,

Never heard of such a tradition. Just the opposite weddings are all about bringing families together. What he might be saying is that he doesn't want children at the party. Maybe that's where he's coming from. Sometimes when liquor or adult behavior is going on - a host might elect to not have children present.

I hope this help with you problem.

Thanks for your question,
June Wellington "Ask June"

Mom asks:

Hi June,

We are in So.California, and with a June bridal party in black & white dresses, tea length. Can the Mother of the bride wear a long Navy dress?

Thanks for your wisdom.

Mom
 

Dear Mom,

Yes go ahead with the long navy dress. Although the color does not seem to compliment the bridal party color scheme it may be the mother's choice for comfort and attractiveness.

Enjoy your celebration!

Thanks for your question,
June Wellington, "Ask June"

Jody asks:

I am getting married. My mother passed but my father is still alive, has a girlfriend who he lives with.  My fiancé’s father passed, but mother is still alive.  Whose parent's name goes first on wedding invitation? What color limo is appropriate for me as a first time bride?  White or Black? Thanking you in advance.   Jody

June replies:

Hello Jody. Yours first and then his. White is preferred in most weddings. 

Thanks for your questions,

June

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