Discussions from Etiquette and Advice

We originally said no to flower girl/ring bearer because we aren't inviting any 2nd cousins to our wedding which are all the young children in our family that would fit the role and also because I...

When it came to picking bridesmaids I knew what I was going to do, I wasn't going to have any. Instead I opted to have a Matron on Honor, and a Maid of Honor and that's it. My SIL and a close cousin...

My future husband's family became extremely upset when they found out that we planned to not have a rehearsal dinner. We just cannot afford it. I have been guilted into having a rehearsal dinner and...

I've been to a few weddings in the last few months and was shocked to see people start to leave after dinner. Even before the cake was cut. Is this a new thing? Almost like it was an inconvenience for...

Has anyone had a vegetarian wedding? Family is telling me it's rude not to serve meat as guest are expecting it, but morally I do not want to contribute to the meat purchasing industry ! I am torn as...

I am still in the early stages of planning but my Fiancé and I are seriously considering having an intimate ceremony (with just us, our parents, and grandparents) but having a big reception (with the...

I'm really struggling today. I am 24 years old and my parents divorce was official on May 1st of this year. They had been together since they were 13 and have raised me since I was born when they were...

My soon to be mother in law refused to show me her dress 2 weeks before the wedding and claimed that it was going to be a surprise for the wedding.....Only to find out that her dress is ivory......The...

I'm a single father to two daughters, ages 10 and 14. My kids and I have known my girlfriend for 10 years. I'm going to propose to her in a hotel suite during the New Year's Day celebration. It will...

Hello, We sent out our save the dates already to 130 guests. Our county has just announced that you can not have events with over 50 people for the remainder of the year. So we had to seriously cut...

How did you all ask your bridesmaids during COVID? I want to do a proposal box for my bridesmaids and ship it to them (they all live in different states from me, and one in a different country)....

I was lurking on WeddingBee and someone posted about people still having receptions and just about everyone agreed it as really selfish. Here in Ohio our numbers are steady and not increasing other...

Our wedding is in November. It's going to be an outdoor ceremony, but the reception will be indoors and it's going to be a small, intimate group of guests. My future father-in-law is currently...

Please tell me if I am being entirely unreasonable. We are getting married Oct. 17, 2020. Members of our bridal party have told us that if they plan on wearing a mask, then they would take it off for...

I keep seeing it as tacky. But isn’t a wedding technically a party your throw in celebration of yourself and your spouse? How would a bachelorette party be any different from say a birthday party for...

Hey everyone I just love hearing about others opinions on today’s young brides . Many people believe that because it is more likely in today’s society to marry when you have basically gotten your life...

Hi ladies, In a serious bind here. We are working on our guest list and have come to a serious issue. My FH and I grew up together so have quite a few mutual friends. Earlier this year, a few of our...

My Fiancé Frank and I are trying to have multiple backup options to maintain or original November 14 wedding date. In the state of Pennsylvania, up to 250 guests are allowed in an outdoor tent with...

I know, traditionally, the bride gives a gift to the parents of the groom, but does that also include the groom's sister? My future sister-in-law and I have become great friends over the course of my...