ShareThisQ: My fiance emigrated from another country in his youth. We're having our wedding in my hometown, but some of his family from his native country are upset that we aren't having the wedding there. How can we appease everyone?A: While it's important for you both to have your loved ones involved, it's customary for couples to marry in the bride's hometown. It sounds as though you're set with the location, but you may consider throwing a small party several months later to celebrate with those who couldn't attend.Another idea is to make a plan to spend your first anniversary in his native country and renew your vows in front of his family members. It'll be a great way to travel for your anniversary, and they'll appreciate your consideration.(Carley Roney, co-founder and editor in chief of The Knot, the nation's leading wedding resource, advises millions of brides on modern wedding etiquette at www.theknot.com.)(Distributed by Scripps Howard News Service, http://www.scrippsnews.com)
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