Discussions from Etiquette and Advice

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...

Hi girls, I need your feedback! I've heard of a few people doing a video or photo slide show set up on a projector and shown at the wedding or reception. I was thinking of making a small slide show of...

My fiancé and I are tying the knot at a courthouse and having a reception a few months later. My parents have been divorced for four years and this will be the first time that they are seeing each...

Hello all, I haven't been on in a while. But we recently found out my husband will be the best man in one of his friend's wedding this Sept. and I'm feeling kind of weird about it. This is the first...

What is the thought on gifting Premarital Counseling to a couple getting married? As sister to the Groom, is that a no-no? I am excited and happy for the couple, and love and trust my brother is...

Hi everyone. I need some advice before making a decision. I told my future sister in law and my cousin that my wedding would be child free. My future sister in law said that it would be totally fine...

Were trying to finalize our guest list so we can send out save the dates next month, and I'm really struggling if I want to invited one of my grandparents. She's never really been a part of my life....

Hi ladies! Ok I know this question has been asked many times before, but I was hoping to rehash the discussion for those who have been there. Fiancé and I do not have a charity near and dear to our...

I'm getting married in a very small ceremony that is technically a destination wedding. It's just my partner and I. No wedding party. My father has passed away. I want my daughter to be involved in...