Discussions from Etiquette and Advice

This is long, so I apologize in advance. Originally our wedding was scheduled for last May. There were probably 3-4 girls I would have loved to be bridesmaids - in order, my childhood best friend N,...

How do people do wedding RSVPs nowadays? A mail back RSVP card? Or on the wedding website? And when should they RSVP by?

So our immediate family and attendants including +1s is 60 people, but my future MIL plans to invite guests of her own from out of town. Over 100 people at a rehearsal seems pretty busy and expensive,...

So my bridesmaid has 2 kids one is older and will be in the wedding party but her youngest will only be 2 years old. The wedding is one state away from where she lives and she doesn’t have a...

I know I've touched on this on WW, so some of you may know a little backstory -- but I'm going to try to keep this as short as I can (lol) My fiancé and I have a very close knit, very large friend...

I had originally planned on paying for most of my bridal party’s attire and accessories (I figure, if I ask you to be in my wedding you shouldn’t have to pay for everything yourself), however, with...

My bridesmaid just informed me casually that her hair will be BLACK AND RED for my wedding. Like harley quinn colors. My colors are forest green and gold and I've asked everyone to wear a neutral...

Hi! Recently I was invited to a wedding that was just addressed to me. It said “Mrs. My Name” on the envelope. The RSVP card said pick your meals with two lines to respond for my name and a guests...

Hey everyone! So my boyfriend of 2.5 years family is pretty nuts.. I love him and see a future with him so I’m asking this question to future proof the inevitable. This is towards his future sister in...

A relative of mine (“Tony”) told the family last night that he and his fiance (“Tiana”) are cancelling their destination wedding at the end of the year in lieu of a local wedding in 3 months’...

I'm REALLY having a hard time asking my BP to fork out any money. I know they would all be ok with it, but it is just so against my nature to ask people to pay for things, or take time to help me with...

Help! I got engaged less than 3 weeks ago and my mom is acting insane. I've tried to find articles to help but she is actually insane. Every single idea I have for my wedding she immediately says...

Hi everyone. I’m currently planning my wedding which is fast approaching and working on the guest list. Problem is, thanks to the pandemic I havent spoken to any of the friends I had previously on the...

We sent out our invites and we’ve received 2 so far marked “declines with regret” and check: cash included along with handwritten notes on the back of our RSVP card. I have a few questions and I am...

We had our wedding date set for 4/26/2020. Due to the pandemic we postponed to May 22nd 2021. We ended up signing the marriage license back in May 2020 Incase the sickness took one of us.. we had no...

So our May 3rd wedding is postponed. However, we did a quickie marriage in January so we would qualify for a mortgage, thinking we could keep it quiet and carry on with our wedding with no one the...

How do you calculate tips for all vendors and which ones do you not need to tip?

I am currently thinking of ways to write out or RSVP cards (and save money!). With that being said, is it "okay" to not include an envelope with the RSVP card and encourage guests to use our link for...

What trends, elements, themes, decorations, etc., are you so tired of seeing at weddings? I keep seeing articles about wedding trends that need to "die" or themes that are overdone. So I want to hear...