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Ren - Many couples who have destination weddings or who have families in more than one country will have two ceremonies and receptions so both sides of the family can be a part of the event. It is a bit unusual to have them so far apart (having the second event within just a few weeks or near the first anniversary is more typical), but it is acceptable if the stateside wedding is more casual and a smaller celebration. I wouldn't invite anyone who doesn't know the couple or your daughter, however, because it will seem as if they are simply trying to get more gifts by celebrating twice. An even better option that will be more acceptable to many people is to avoid a second ceremony, but to have a stateside reception to celebrate the couple.

-- Contributed by: Melissa Mayntz

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Dear Sharon, My daughter got married last Feb in Paris, France. She is planning on having a stateside wedding and reception this June. Is that in bad taste? I ask because one of my co-workers commented "I can't believe she's having another wedding". Also, is it ok for me to invite friends and co-workers who don't know my daughter? My daughter and her husband still live in France, and don't want gifts because limitations with air travel. Thanks for any suggestions you can give.

-- Contributed by: Ren

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Judith -- The picture we have of that particular wedding cake stand is a stock photograph from an agency; we have no further information on where to purchase that equipment. You could, however, adapt reindeer figurines and a simple cake stand to fashion one of your own with unique touches perfect for the wedding you are involved with. Best of luck!

-- Contributed by: Melissa Mayntz

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Zeavonn -- There are many other roles women can play in the wedding without being bridesmaids. They could help distribute wedding programs, help attend you before the ceremony, be in charge of the guest book, offer toasts at the reception, wear special corsages denoting their connection to you both, or be specially mentioned in the wedding vows. The key is to be sure they don't feel left out but that they understand why you've chosen the roles for them that you have.

-- Contributed by: Melissa Mayntz

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Dear Sharon, I saw a beautiful winter cake on line. it was a sleigh, santa, and reindeers. "The Grand sleigh wedding cake". Can you tell me where I can find the sleigh? I have been searching for a month, and havent had any luck. I have a wedding cake to do on Dec. 29th, 2007. Can you help? email: Latina26@juno.com thanks, judy

-- Contributed by: Judith Valentin

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Sharon please help i have a problem im getting married in july of 2008 and the man im about to marry has three grown daughters who want to be in the wedding i already have my bridesmaids picked is there someway to add them to the wedding without making them bridesmaids.

-- Contributed by: zeavonn
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