Discussions from Etiquette and Advice

My parents have been divorced for many years because my dad fell out of love with my mom. I've accepted it but I know my mom will never be over it My dad has a gf that she doesn't know about. It's...

We are getting married in a chapel that only seats 50. Since space is so limited we’ve only invited family to the ceremony and the rest of our guests will be attending the reception. Due to the...

Hi everyone, I’m starting to look at wedding rings, and I’m seriously leaning toward getting a sterling silver one! I know it’s not the most traditional choice, but I’ve always loved silver—it just...

Hello! I'm from Utah (land of weddings) so etiquette here is often overlooked or ignored, so I'm honestly flying blind when it comes to invitations. I plan to design our invitations since I do a lot...

When the heck do you give your bridesmaids their gifts? I've seen threads about giving them at the shower or at the rehearsal dinner and I'm confused! Also, what are many of you getting your...

Hello. I have a friend who is helping me with my wedding and posing as my unoffical wedding planner. She is starting a wedding planning business and wanted the experience. She has been fabulous so...

As you can see I'm a ways out yet from my wedding date, I am just trying to prepare the budget in as much detail as possible. In planning gratuities I keep reading that you don't "have" to tip any...

My mom passed away in 2011 from cancer. I am getting married May 4, 2019. I've read a lot of posts on this site from people in similar situations along with some really great ideas for honoring love...

We were all set to book then the venue said its mandatory that we have a credit card on file. We're not paying with a credit card and the wedding is 11 months away! Anyone else ever hear of this? Is...

My son is getting married. His fiancé has asked my son’s sister-in-law’s to be bridesmaids and his brothers next to him. His sister has been put in as a flower maiden? Causing trouble hurt feeling....

I've been dating my bf for 3 years, living together for 6 months. His cousin(who I haven't met) is getting married in another country and has invited the whole family. My bf received an invitation...

Hi Everyone, My fiance and I want to cut down on the amount of inbound mail we'll receive from RSVP cards to our wedding so we want to include the RSVP information on our wedding invitation like:...

My fiancé and I have been engaged for a year and half while he has been going through the classes for us to get married in the Catholic Church. It’s been a long time coming and we’re excited for the...

I bought a guest book because I know you're supposed to have one but what the heck am I supposed to do with the thing. Yeah, everyone signed it ok big deal? I feel like its just more clutter. Is it...

I know this has been asked, but I can't find anything recent. My fiance and I have lived together for several years and we bought a house in 2010 that needs improvements. We originally registered at...

We received a beautiful gift at our wedding this weekend that either did not have a card or the card got lost in between the hotel room and the car. Although, my mom does not remember seeing a card...

Hi all, I am the MOH in a wedding, and the bride doesn't want her SIL at the bachelorette weekend. They are good friends and have no issues with each other which is why she is still a part of the...

Hey there, My fiancé and I love kids, but we just don't want kids at our wedding, especially if we don't have a relationship with them. We want it to be a celebration where all our friends can...