It sounds like you do have the basics covered, even a step above with lots of food and premium bar! I was in a wedding that went all out like that and had a great band, stocked party bus for the wedd… (View Post)
First, I would think carefully about whether you really want to exclude her from the wedding. The best way to help her feel included is to actually include her. Living in a stepfamily is hard, and fr… (View Post)
There is a very simple solution that would ensure FSD could attend. I assume your FI has some custody/visitation- plan your wedding for a day your FSD is already supposed to be with you. (if not, ge… (View Post)
Do any of your local friends have kids? Ask them for some names. Also, are any of your local friends around college age? Ask if they have friends that babysit. While you don't HAVE to give your guest… (View Post)
My first response would be to suggest no alcoholic drinks at all. There's no need for it, and I would say alcohol is less common at rehearsal dinners than at weddings. That would definitely respect y… (View Post)