Etiquette and Advice
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My mother died when I was just 11 years old, Dad never remarried. He is now 75 and will be walking me down the aisle. My plan is for my 2 brothers to be official ushers, while my nephew and cousins...
Whether you are a part of the bridal party and have been asked to do something ridiculous, or a wedding guest that has seen some bridezilla like behaviour, or even the bride/groom and have encountered...
Moved across country from friends and family, so it’s a “destination” wedding for most guests but not for us. Bridal shower is being thrown back home where most friends and family are. Who exactly do...
Nothing have happen to my fiancé and I. Just curious to how long a postponement should be if something was to happen.
FH and I are getting the wedding party gifts, but I didn't realize some people give gifts to parents as well. Who are you giving gifts to? Parents, grandparents, anyone else outside of WP? My parents...
I've requested that my bridesmaids wear silver heels for the wedding. They are all fine with that, but 2 of my bridesmaids both said that they don't have any silver heels (or even silver...
One of our groomsmen messages hubby and I that his +1 will be “Jane Smith” and that she’s from Ohio and he’ll be picking her up for the wedding (he’s a truck driver). He also asked if she could ride...
Hi all, This is my and my fiancé’s second go around so we are keeping it small and casual. We live in the Florida Keys and are getting married in February. Because all of our family will be coming...
We have 180 people on our guest list, but our state mandate only allows 150 right now for COVID? Is it risky to invite all 180 and hope that 30 don’t come?
Hello! My wedding was planned for November 2020. We sent out our save the dates right before lockdown (March 2020) because my family is from out of state and needed advanced notice for the date. We...
Okay, hear me out. Also on 6/26, my fiancé’s cousin is getting married. This cousin is on the side of HIS family that we don’t really ever see as well. They live several hours away and I’ve actually...
I'm well expecting to get shut down on this one but I'm curious as to what anyone else has done about the situation. I have a few younger cousins who are under 21 who I would hate not to include in...
Hello ladies, I was just wanting your advice and help on how to nicely say no kids on our invites. I personally think "no kids" or "adult reception only" is fine, but my FH doesn't like the "no/only."...
Hello forum, I have recently found out one of my bridesmaids plans to leave my wedding early to try and make it to another wedding over an hour and a half away. I don't know how to respond to her, but...
None of the family was present. It was only he and I and our sons. I am considering a backyard get together to introduce the family to each other. Would you have a vow renewal too? Or would you just...
Wondering if anyone else has been in this situation.. I got married yesterday! Third time lucky due to covid! Still recovering and exhausted as hell, but can’t stop thinking about what happened...
Hello!!! I am in need of some help. We 2/3 of our guests who will be from out of town for the wedding and 1/3 who is local. 1: Do most people include a map with the accommodations card? I'm not sure...
I'll first say that etiquette is really important to me and I don't want to be petty, but I'm leaning towards just giving a card at this wedding my fiance is in. I would appreciate advice about this...
Hello all, My fiancé and I are planning an intimate celebration for October inviting only immediate family and our closest friends, no kids. We are also planning a surprise baby shower for my sister...
My parents are very traditional and feel the bride's parents need to host the wedding and pay for the wedding. They have made the majority of the payments so far but my FH's parents continue to offer...