Should my flower girl use real flower petals? This will depend on the venue you select. Many venues and churches prefer silk petals as they will not get crushed into the carpet or cause a slip and fall hazard. They are also easy to vacuum up after the ceremony! Outdoor weddings require real petals that can biodegrade, and won't cause a choking hazard for wildlife such as birds who are attracted to the colors.

Question: No one is RSVPing, how do I make sure I've got enough food?

Answer: Sounds like people aren't up on proper etiquette, but this is a common problem that the staff at Sandia Resort has experience dealing with. It may be a good idea to call those folks who haven't RSVP'd and try to get a better idea of attendance. However, when booking the reception site be sure to ask if they prepare a certain percentage over what they expect the number of guests to be.

Question: When I throw the bouquet, does it need to be my bouquet, or can I use another one?

Answer: This is your day so I say do whatever feels good! A wedding day slips by so quickly and there's so much to absorb that you will really enjoy your bouquet more in the few days after the wedding when you have time to "Smell the Flowers."  Do yourself a favor and order an inexpensive throw away bouquet that can double as decoration for the guest book table.

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