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  Source: IMDB.com Unwind & Forget Stress With These Wedding Films Ah, the weather is finally warming, bringing butterflies, flowers, and … wedding questions.  Yep, once the weather warms those  wedding  questions fly in like cupid’s arrows.  Although it gets a bit crazy around this etiquette consultant’s office this time of year, it is much worse for the bridal party.  Never fear though, this stretch of treacherous road is awfully familiar.  I know of the very thing for stress relief.  Movie night!  What follows are my favorite wedding movies, perfect for de-stressing.  So, pop some corn, pop a cork, and pop in a movie for a popping great time!  Oh, and did I tell you that there is a quiz involved?  (These stress reducers work well for all occasions) The Wedding Singer  (1998 ) By far, my favorite wedding movie!  Dare I say, “Classic?”  Perhaps not.  Nevertheless, it iconically reflects the mood, musi...

Who, How, Where, and When of Wedding Planning  Two people fall in love, wed, and live happily ever after.  Sounds ideal.  However, in the real world planning the wedding to involve both sides of the family, including the "steps" and "exes" can be difficult, if not impossible.  Excluding some might be hurtful, especially when children are involved.  As an etiquette professional, I answer wedding etiquette and planning questions like these every day.  Here are the top five most asked wedding questions answered.    Who is seated where and when? Steps, exes, and mothers oh my!  Encore weddings are increasingly more common.  This leads to even more exes and stepfamily on our guest list.  Add this into the planning blender and sometimes we get a toxic mix.  To avoid a mess, it's best to know where and when to seat "honored guests" like our parents.  If parents are on friendly terms, all may sit in front row.  However...