
If you missed any of wedding planning week here on Dear, check out my recap below!

Earlier this week,
Broke Bride Brooke was put in an awkward situation when one of her guests asked if she could bring her parents to Brooke's small wedding to care for the guest's 2-year-old child. This created quite a dilemma because the bride really can't afford to have them there, which is why I (semi-jokingly) thought
TidalWave's suggestion of making it a kid-free wedding was a pretty good one! Now I've never received an
"adult only" wedding invitation, and while part of me thinks it makes sense, another part of me thinks it's pretty tacky.

While the toasts at a rehearsal dinner are casual, the wedding reception usually has its own set of more formal speeches. Having planned speeches at your wedding is in no way mandatory, but if you don’t account for them, they’re likely to happen anyway, so before the big day, it’s best to sit down for a few minutes to plan them out. To check out my tips on reception speech etiquette, read more
- It’s a good idea to check in with your parents, maid of honor, and best man to see who would like to make a toast versus those who’d rather not.