Discussions from Etiquette and Advice

Hi!! So I need some advice. Both my fiancé’s family and my family live in the same state but are a good distance away from each other. We also live in the same state but we aren’t near our families....

Hi A friend of mine is getting married in December. When I use to live near her and was single, I wasn’t a close friend of hers but we had the same circle of friends and go out together . I got...

Looking for ideas for a second wedding. Some traditions are ok but I'd rather have a low key, less formal event. Any venue locations in jersey down the shore and ideas for planning are welcome 😊

So my FH has 3 sister. His older 2 sisters are from his dads side and his 3rd oldest sister, we'll call her sister "A", is from his mom's side. Sister "A" is close with me and she is a bridesmaid in...

One of my closest and longest friends and I are going through a difficult time right now. Basically, she is friends with someone who did something truly awful to me. She thinks that what they did was...

How much would you tip your venue that has a 15% "Service Charge" fee which doesn't include gratuity? Would tipping 15-18% suffice? The service charge fee was over $1000... The venue is...

Hi all! Here are my questions: For those who have tacked your spouse’s last name onto yours and did not hyphenate, do you have any grievances doing so? Is signing your name daunting? Does explaining...

I need help with send off ideas! At first, I didn’t want to do Sparklers, I wanted to do the fiber optic lights. Looking at it now, it MIGHT look weird? Any ideas would help!

Hello all, I have been incredibly indecisive on what to finally do for our wedding considering we've been engaged for quite some time now and due to COVID had our plans change here and there. My...

Hey, y’all! I’m looking for a little advice! I’m currently looking for a hair and makeup artist for my wedding next summer, and I’d be willing to pay $250-300 for my bridal services, as I...

Hi! So we’ve booked out a bed & breakfast in Middleburg, VA for our wedding! It’s a three-day event with all the events happening at the B&B. The area is pretty pricey and luxe with the...

It just occurred to me that although my vendors (officiant, coordinator, DJ, photographer etc) were included in the head count for catering ... they were not included in the seating count for guests...

I have two very close friends (one is my MOH) who go by Dr. Maiden Name in their professions and Mrs. Married Name socially. One is a dentist and one is a Ph.D. How would I address them on the...

So my wedding was last weekend, and I left my envelopes with thank you cards and tips in the hotel so no one got them at the wedding. Is it ok to mail them to my vendors? Is that weird?

Wedding date: May 28, 2022 Handful of out-of-towners, most are local. My thought process is the invites should go out very early because we know that next year is going to be insane for weddings. It...

How much is appropriate for a bridesmaids gift? I want to give them the day of.

Okay so I know this sounds bad, but hear me out. My brother and I have always had a strained relationship. We never speak unless our mom forces us into a room together, and even then it’s barely...

Would you send your save the date to your photographer?

My FH and I are eloping to Colorado next year and we are able to have 25 guests in attendance. We have spoken with our nearest and dearest and let them know that we would love for them to come IF THEY...

I know you're supposed to send a "Thank You" card within 2 weeks of receiving a gift and no later than 3 months after the wedding. When receiving a gift, it's straight forward what to say, but when...