Discussions from Etiquette and Advice

When do you give gifts to guests that assisted in various responsibilities before and during the wedding service and reception?

Do addresses on Save the Dates have to be handwritten? I intend to learn how to use a brush pen and use brush calligraphy for our Formal Invitations, but I'm not sure if Save the Dates are the same...

Do I put my fiance's sister in my bridal party? We haven't had the best relationship, but she has already expressed her interest to me, and so has my fiancé. Help!

I am at a loss for gifts for my 4 bridesmaids. I’ve already gotten them personalized cups and fun glasses with the date on them. Should I get them anything? I thought favorite drink (coke/Pepsi),...

The closer I get to my wedding, the less I want a bridal party. We’re already going to be non-traditional, and the only people walking down the isle on wedding day will be my dad and I. My fiancé...

Hi everyone, I just got married last weekend. My husband and I just realized that some of our guests (especially bridal parties) didn't get a chance to sign our guest book. My husband said we can just...

So my wedding is March 31st of this year and from the beginning of the wedding planning process my FMIL knew who our officiant would be. This whole wedding planning has been kind of backwards and...

Back a few years ago when I first found out that my now fiancé was going to propose, I'd told my closest friend that I wanted her to be my maid of honor. Fast forward 1.5 years, I've decided that...

I’m in need of advice. I am getting married in about a year. I recently asked all of my bridesmaids together to be in my wedding. I surprised them with a brunch at my house and it was super fun! The...

As the bride and groom, my fiance and I had planned to give each of our parents a gift as a thank you for their help with our wedding. I also had a small gift for each of my parents, and picked out...

I feel like I’m in a tough spot because originally I was planning on hiring a random hair artist to do my hair and I was fine with that. My aunt offered to pay for my hair and suggested that I ask my...

Hi everyone! My fiancé and I are having a large rehearsal dinner with about half of the guests (due to budget and size we weren't able to host a whole welcome party with everyone) but we wanted to...

Okay, so I’m a pretty young bride. (I’m only 19) and I love all my bridesmaids and my maid of honor but they just don’t wanna spend any time with me. My MOH was so upset with me when I chose someone...

My venue has a capacity limit and it would be impossible to invite the people I want to plus their kids. I, personally, also don’t want kids running around, crying, making a scene etc. I plan on doing...

Hi! So I am getting married next summer, and I’ve always wanted a child free wedding. I’m just one of those people who do not enjoy being around other peoples children. I want everyone to be able to...

My son is getting married in Connecticut, neighboring where he works. The guest list will be mostly family because of the large number on both sides. We want to throw a couples shower for them in the...

I’m getting married in May 2022. There’s still ample time and I like to take things slow. I battled cancer for 2yrs now & was recently diagnosed with a heart condition and I have to mind my...

My hubby to be is the best man in his friends destination wedding. I am very close with both the bride and the groom in November. They are going to be in our wedding party at the end of the month....

Hello! Our wedding is 10/23. In April we had decided to kindly request that attendees that can get vaccinated to do so before our wedding. To be clear, we are not forcing people to get vaccinated if...