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I ordered a wedding dress but when it came in, it didn't seem like the same one I orginally tried on. What can I do? I don't want to cause hard feelings.

Here’s your chance to ask real professionals your burning wedding questions.

What’s the proper etiquette for monetary gifts? Is it ever appropriate to ask for them? Are “money trees” and “money showers” considered in bad taste?

I'm thinking about getting hair extensions for my wedding, but my hairdresser kind of discouraged me, saying I wouldn't "look like me."

I want to have a slideshow for the wedding reception, but I'm having a hard time coming up with music ideas. What are today's most popular songs for slide shows?

I'm getting married in June of 2007 and I really like the idea of combining fuschia with some kind of orange. But I'm having trouble finding the right flowers if I dress my bridemaids in that color.

My best friend chose her cousin as her maid of honor for her September 2006 wedding. Her cousin accepted, but then something came up that might prevent her from attending the wedding — never mind be the maid of honor.

It’s not very traditional for a mother to be in a maid-of-honor. But I’ve been thinking of having my mom as my maid-of-honor, because she’s literally my best friend and she has always been there with advice and a caring heart.

My parents got divorced when I was young and both remarried. My father and step-father don't get along ...