Dear Abby: Bride insists on having a rehearsal dinner AND a welcome party and her in-laws are baffled

Are we out of touch for wanting an intimate rehearsal dinner, including only the immediate family and those participating in ...

Dear Abby: Bride’s rehearsal dinner plans seem over-the top, or am I just out of touch?

DEAR ABBY: I know there can be regional differences in planning rehearsal dinners. Our son is getting married next year to a ...

Dear Abby: I object to the young women’s celebration in my husband’s office

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.
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Dear Abby: Rehearsal dinner turns into mini reception

The bride wants a large number of additional people to be added to the rehearsal dinner followed by a “welcome party,” hosted ...

Bride’s tie rule for all male wedding guests sparks big family feud: ‘We will not be there’

A wedding dress code may have been the final straw — or in this case, a $6.99 black, silk necktie. A 2026 bride on TikTok has ...