Discussions from Etiquette and Advice

Hi Ladies and Gents, Since I've been married for nearly two years now, I've lurked here a ton, but have not posted. I had an stupid argument with my husband today, and I knew I could count on this...

Hi guys, This is my first time ever using a forum so I hope I’m doing everything right! I was just feeling absolutely awful last night and felt I had to reach out for advice. Some background! Me and...

I just got engaged and I'm finally getting my wedding... except both my parents and all of my grandparents are deceased. I have some ideas of how to honor them... but there are other moments I have no...

My FMIL wants us to print our wedding registry information on wedding announcements. She wants these sent to people we did not invite. I always thought this was bad etiquette. I searched online and...

We had an unplugged ceremony but of course, some people still took pictures and posted it on facebook. People who were NOT in the wedding party stayed after the ceremony (at church) and took pictures...

I was talking to my mom the other day and she said I should plan on only inviting my uncle and aunt but not their kids (my cousins). I will be inviting all of my other cousins and feel like it's rude...

Age old question but I'm so torn and would love some objective opinions! The general advice seems to be that if you're friends outside of work, they make the cut. I'm 26 and he's 40 and married with...

Hi I need some advice. My son is getting married to a wonderful girl in a few months. The family dynamics are a bit strange but I'll try to explain. My sons father and I separated when he was almost...

I’m completely ashamed of this post, so please excuse me while I open up a taboo topic and sound really greedy.. Tina’s post about her DIL got me thinking. If we don’t do a gift registry, does that...

I have just finished 3 bouquets for the bridesmaids, when do I give it to them? In the bridesmaids gifts bags a week before the wedding or at the venue when we show up? Don't worry I have them...

I've waited about three weeks so I could look back at this situation with open eyes instead of a wedding haze, but I am VERY unhappy with our wedding food! It was the largest portion of our wedding...

My husband has 2 grown children (twins) with his first wife. I am his 3rd wife so I didnt split them up or even know him back when he was with wife#1 (mother of his chidlren). We've been together for...

There has been some debate about this, my mother seems to think it should just be me and her noone else that morning and I strongly disagree... Would love some opinions please

Speaking of friends...any frenemies showing their true colors now that you're engaged/married?

Hello All, We're expecting 60-70 guests for our wedding next year and haven't decided if we should have a bridal party. Since it's an intimate wedding, we're thinking of having a matron & maid of...

Hi everyone, I am currently getting my PhD and I will defend my dissertation and graduate a week before I get married (yikes!!!) . I am conflicted with my title at the wedding: on one hand, I think I...

Here is my scenario (Sorry it’s long, this just happened so I’m a bit worked up): My husband is a groomsman in an old school chums wedding (On the opposite coast from where we live). The bride is best...

Hello, I was married 22 years ago and my niece was my flower girl. She is getting married soon. Anyone have any ideas that I could do for her to acknowledge this?

Are any of you ladies worried about being so nervous that you get sick at the altar. I am bad about fainting when I get really nervous. I'm worried I may throw up or...idk. I just hope none of that...