Discussions from Etiquette and Advice

Hello everyone!!! I am an major need of help. I have a friend who is arranging the florals for our wedding including 1 bridal bouquet 10 bridesmaids arrangement 12 boutonnières 3 corsages 20 vase...

My husband and I have been married for over 5 years now, but there were a few things we didn't do at our actual wedding that we would like to do at our vow renewal. We were kinda rushed by my now mil,...

Maybe I’m overthinking this but we originally planned to mail our invitations July 5th and decided to wait until July 19th (thanks WW!). My grandmother passed away recently and her services are...

So my FH is gearing up for his bachelor party in about a month and hadn't heard back from one of his groomsmen on whether he was able to make it. Last night he called the groomsmen and asked if he was...

I was invited to a wedding across the country that I can’t attend (it’s for a distant friend who I haven’t seen in over a decade). I heard from the family that it costs $1,200/plate, and...

We are older and don't need the sort of things one would put in a registry. Straight up asking for cash on a website feels a little rude...I've gone to a few weddings where there was a honeyfund and...

I'm getting married in May 2023 and I was wondering when brides typically ask their friends to be bridesmaids? I've read online that a recommended timeline is 8-12 months before your wedding. I feel...

Hey there, So I just have a question for you guys. I see ALOT of incredibly rude comments when people throw around the idea of doing a cash bar. Its almost like jumping into a pool full of paranas...

Seeking ideas for a friend who is going to be the MOH in another friend's wedding. MOH is not a fan of the groom and is having trouble thinking of what to say in her speech. She has ideas to talk...

Hi, bit of a last minute one. A close friend of mine is getting married and he's an avid whiskey enjoyer. I was hoping of bringing him a fine (very fine!) 30 year bottle. Is this ok? Does it come off...

First the plus one issue - we were very "stingy" per say on who we put on our guest list because we both have bigger families and an extended Fire Department family making the guest list within budget...

I'm attending a Wedding Shower in August and then the actual wedding in September (for the same couple). They included the names of the places where they are registered on the invitation to the...

Hi ladies Half in need of practical advice and half venting due to disappointment and stress. We booked our venue in 2019 in Costa Rica for a 2021 wedding. Two houses, one larger one smaller. Small...

I am getting married at the end of the month and wanted to know the etiquette on inviting more guests. We had originally planned for a wedding of 100 people because of the pandemic. Our original list...

My niece and nephew will be playing roles in our wedding ceremony (flower girl and ring bearer, respectively). However, we are not having guests bring children to the ceremony or reception. What is...

Anyone have similar feelings about their guests list?

What's your stance on reciprocal wedding invites? Did you automatically add them to your guest list if you were invited to their wedding? Or did it depend on how long ago their wedding was? Next...

How much of your family made the guest list? Are you inviting cousins? Second cousins? Where did you draw the line on relations? Are you sticking with immediate family only, going all-in on the entire...