Discussions from Etiquette and Advice

I am invited to a wedding and unable to attend. What is the etiquette on giving them a gift. Do you give them a gift still if you are not going to the wedding? If so, do you give them the same amount...

I've been engaged for a few weeks now, but we decided it wasn't "official" enough to tell our families yet because we don't have the ring or the cutesy story (yet). His family would be thrilled......

Has any bride out there wanted to exchange their engagement ring ( of equal value) for a different style engagement ring?

We were invited by Save the Date to a wedding. The they sent save the date for next year. Then they went ahead and had a mini ceremony on their original date. What do we as guests do about a gift and...

Anyone have any tips on how to focus at work during the week of your wedding? I feel like I have so much to do that I cant focus at work and my mind is going everywhere.

Hello, I learned that the co-owner of the flower shop where we ordered flowers for our minimony (taking place Oct. 10th) passed away It was her and her mom who pretty much ran the whole show, from...

My matron of honor is unable to attend due to Covid restrictions in her state. However I still want her listed on the program. How do I place that in? I don't want people thinking she has covid or...

Hi, ladies - Is it a set in stone custom to give a gift to your future MIL before the wedding? I had no idea (I’m a rookie, lol) until my future MIL tagged me in something on Facebook about a gift...

Now that we have our photos back and we’ve gone through them, we’ve been talking about sending wedding announcements to those we couldn’t invite and extended family. I shared some pictures on social...

I just got married two weeks ago & we noticed a handful of people didn’t give a card/gift. Should I feel offended? Because I definitely do! I’m not trying to be greedy whatsoever.. but I NEVER go...

Hi all. I'm here to look for advice on how to tell my BFF I can't go to her wedding, I'm a bridesmaid and my 2 kids are supposed to be flower girls in the ceremony. We live 200 miles apart, and due to...

Does the Bride wear whitr to her rehearsal dinner? I know the shower you do but nit certain on the rehearsal. Thanks.

Finally The Day Is Getting So Close! I Am Feeling The Pressure And Trying Not To Stress Myself Out Too Much. Luckily We Didnt Have To Cancel, Postpone Or Change Our Amount Of Guests. (Im Sorry To...

In my culture the guests will take home centerpieces after an event. However I refuse to do that! I worked too hard and spent so much money for them to just be taken lol. Are you letting guests take...

This question may have been asked already.. Does anyone know whether or not the photographer and catering services requires tipping or these included in high cost amounts if so, about 🤔 how much....

I'm trying to figure out all the tipping situations as our wedding approaches. My photographer, videographers, and guitarist all own their own business, and I read online that you don't need to tip if...

Due to COVID and health concerns with close family members my fiancé and I postponed our August 1st wedding. We didn’t announce a new date and talked about possibly eloping. Well now we have...

Who pays for the bridesmaid dress if the bride has asked a bridesmaid to step down but already bought the dress? For context: One of my friends is getting married in Dec and I was originally asked to...