Destination wedding planning advice

My fiance and I are planning to get married in Ocho Rio in Jamaica sometime in March 2005. And I have several questions that need to be answered. I thank all of you in advance for your responses:

1. Do we still need to do a lingerie bridal shower, staggered/stag party before we leave for our.... [Read more]

Bridesmaid in 2 weddings next year

A close friend of mine got engaged in August and is planning a December wedding in 2008. She has everything already planned and booked, including a hall for the shower and stag and Doe. Recently another close friend of mine just got engaged and is now planning a November wedding also in 2008. Both.... [Read more]

Progressive Bridal Shower

I have 3 bridesmaids, none of who know each other and each would like to organise something for a bridal shower/hens night. 1. Tupperware party, 2. lingerie party, 3. hen's night. Can you have a progressive party so that all girls can participate and how to you word the invitations and RSVP's.... [Read more]

Wedding Social or Shag (Fund-raising event)

Please advise as to whether or not it is proper to hold both a bridal shower AND a wedding shag. The definition of the wedding shag or social is a combination of the stag and shower; therefore, would guests find it upsetting to be asked to come to both?

The other troubling part in all this is.... [Read more]

Bachelorette party at a restaurant, who pays?

I am the Brides Best Woman and sending evites (some guests are from London or traveling the world!, wedding & party is in Seattle) out for a "Girls Night Out" (the Bride asked not to call it a bachelorette or hen party to deter embarrassing gifts/actions) at a kitchy Mexican restaurant. The.... [Read more]