Dear Carolyn: My son from a previous marriage is having his wedding at City Hall. The city restricts guests to six people. He has included me, but not my current wife of 12 years.

I got married 40 years ago at a spur-of-the-moment City Hall ceremony. My son had an elaborate traditional wedding. Both were beautiful.

Happy Independence Day! This is by far one of my favorite days to be in the city. The fireworks (both legal and illegal), the big “we outside” energy, the ample parking. You love to see it.