Discussions from Etiquette and Advice

First off let me start by saying, I am not one to ask for help. I was raised by a single mother with absolutely no help (not a penny) from my deadbeat father. She grew her career into an empire that I...

I’m getting married 4.22.22. I just prepared my bridesmaid proposal baskets to give out. I was hesitant to create one for my SIL because I knew they were trying to get pregnant. My brother is actually...

How are you figuring this out? It is such a hot topic that many do not agree on. One school of thought among many: it is disrespectful to ask someone to celebrate your relationship while not...

So background - When we got engaged initially, we planned to get our save the dates and wedding invitations from The Minted. So naturally, I created a wedding website through Minted. It isn't my...

Our wedding is 9/18/21. I originally wanted to send our invites around the first week of July which would be well within the normal 8-12 weeks period. But, I'm now worried about mailing times (USPS...

Hi All, My FMIL planned our rehearsal dinner at a really nice restaurant- the bridal party and immediate family alone is 27 people, and we opted to not include our wedding party’s dates, as this is...

I’m not a flowers type of person. I know I need to order my bouquet and that of my MOH. Question is color scheme. Our colors are Burgundy and cream. So what colour boutinniere do I order for the groom...

I can budget for either a dress or hair/makeup for my bridesmaids. If I am paying for the dress, I want them to select from some options. If not, I don't care if they get their own dress as long as...

While I've already sent mine out I'm kicking myself for a potential faux pas. I have friends and family that I will be inviting to the wedding who have long term significant others and some whom are...

Hey fellow brides! Hoping to get some advice regarding bridal showers. I am definitely having a shower back in my home town that a few friends will be at but mostly family and “family friends” will be...

Do I need to get gifts for my future in laws and does my fiancé need to get gifts for my parents?

Okay, so I might have messed up slightly when I put the RSVP date on our invitations. Somewhere in my mind I knew that I needed our final headcount for our venue 30 Days Out. We get married on May...

So I’m in this situation where our wedding is in three months and one or two (maybe three) of my bridesmaids are backing out due to COVID travel restrictions and personal reasons. One reason is my...

Hello Everyone - In need of some advice on how to go about this situation. My FH has a cousin he is very close with and have been since they were kids. I have always liked this cousin and gotten along...

Hi Everyone! Looking for your advice on guests staying over at the Inn on the night of the wedding. The wedding is at the Inn, so anyone staying overnight will be on site and we are offering breakfast...

Hello everyone!! I was wondering if this would be a tacky or reasonable solution to a possible problem. I am not wearing the traditional white or ivory for the wedding reception. I have opted for a...

Hi! I am getting married in 4 months, and I chose to have my childhood best friend be my maid of honor over my college best friend. Currently I am closer with my college best friend and is always...

Hey guys! i received a save the date, and we were extremely close when ig ot the save the date, but her wedding is coming up in may and yeah we don't hang out as much as we did, but we still talk alot...

Hi all! I am looking for some advice because I am feeling pretty disappointed in a close friend of mine the past little while, and it's causing me to have some resentment towards her which I don't...