Discussions from Etiquette and Advice

Did anyone skip a guest book (or item to sign, wishing tree, wishing well, etc. etc.)? FH and I were trying to come up with something other than a book when he asked me if we even need anything like...

Our 2 sons became engaged within months of each other. One spoke vaguely about getting married in 2028 due to finances being tight, though his fiancé was keener on 2027. The other brother got...

We got married 1.5 weeks ago and upon returning from our honeymoon this past Saturday, we were SO EXCITED to go through our guestbook, but of the 47 guests that ended up attending, only about 20...

Hi, Am I supposed to not wear my engagement ring on my wedding day? My mom tells me I'm supposed to leave my engagement ring at home and only wear my band on the wedding day. However, I was thinking I...

My fiancé and I are moving across the country shortly after the wedding is over. Because of this, we're not doing a wedding registry and would prefer monetary gifts or even just cards. I was hoping to...

I’m 30 years old and getting married. My mom passed when I was young, then my sister when I was 20, and dad. My fiancé feels bad for doing a mother son dance without doing something for me and my dad....

My friend has her wedding set for June 2026. I am a bridesmaid in her wedding. I got engaged September of 2025 and set my wedding date for September of 2026. I asked her to be a bridesmaid in my...

I have a small wedding (about 50-60) but will send enough invites for about 100. It’s a Fall Sunday wedding and most would have to travel so I’m not expecting many to come. I’m thinking of adding...

Do we need to tip in cash? I'd much prefer to write a check or Venmo. I don't want to deal with a ton of cash on my wedding day (or any day). I'm in the US, so most people don't carry cash anyway. I'm...

Hello, My fiance and I recently settled on a small destination wedding at a Chateaux in France. The wedding weekend includes a 4 day, 3 night stay at the Chateaux (wedding day, two shoulder days, and...

Hello all! I'm getting married this October in Vegas, and I live in Washington. I'm in the process of planning my shower, which I'm aiming for sometime this fall. Since the wedding itself is out of...

Hi there! We are doing and intimate immediate family only ceremony in Italy May 2027 but are planning to do a courthouse ceremony in Feb 2026. We have to have a legal ceremony in the US before being...

Greetings to all, and congratulations to those engaged or married! I wanted to share a very current dilemma, as my daughter's wedding is scheduled for this Saturday. Yesterday I received a "No...

I’m attending a destination wedding for a close cousin of mine. I had always thought $100 was the standard wedding gift, and I just recently learned that it’s actually $100 per person...

We are really struggling with our guest list. I completely understand that etiquette dictates that you must always invite spouses, but I am wondering if it would still be considered incredibly rude...

My sons are walking me down the aisle in May since my father passed away a year ago. My sons are 21 and 24. I feel like I should get them both gifts but I really can’t decide what to get them. They...

I am currently planning the wedding signage. I was talking with my mom about it, and I said that we could have the welcome sign at the church and then move it to the reception location. That way, we...

I didn't find anything against forum rules, but this was the only place I could find to get advice! A good friend of mine invited me to her wedding which is happening in a few short months. I will be...

My sister, who is truly my closest friend, is getting married in Europe next year. I am the maid of honor. She has made it very clear that children, including mine, are not invited to the reception...

Anyone who is willing to share, I would appreciate it. For those who aren't or who didn't invite their parent(s) to their wedding... How did/do you feel? Did you regret it? Did/are other family...