Discussions from Etiquette and Advice

We sent our STDs in March and our wedding is in November 2024. 75% of our guest list are from out of state so we wanted to make sure they had enough time to buy plane tickets and book hotels. We need...

Hi, I am a 28 year old woman getting married this August. I have 3 half sisters, one is 30 (same mom different dad), another with the same mom and different dad who is 16. And a third who is four...

Hello! I'm in need of some advice on what to do about a set of friends. We have a small bridal party of 4 total. My one set of friends I need advice on are not currently in the party. Our wedding is...

I want a unique title for mine and my fiancée’s best friend (the same person), the catch is she acts as a mediator for us, and honestly is a big reason we are still together. Any ideas?

Ok, it's not my first wedding, but I don't think at 51 I should wear a veil. I would however love to have one just at the back of my head going down the back of my gown for part of the day, stupid...

I'm fine that several of our wedding guests didn't bring gifts. We don't need things, and are very appreciative of the gifts we did get (pretty much our whole registry). But several guests didn't even...

I am the bride's sister-in-law, and I am a bridesmaid. I offered to host the wedding shower. I am fully expecting to do 90% of the work and expenses, however in talking with several people they...

Does anyone struggle with getting caught up in other people’s opinions that you start to feel they will hate you if you tell them “no, we’re doing it this way”? If so, what are some tips and advice...

What are your thoughts on this as a guest? Have you experienced this and it didn’t go as well as people say it should or did guests not express their feelings to each other? Do you feel that attending...

Hi all, I'm a ciswoman, and my partner is trans non-binary. So far so good in planning a beautifully queer wedding. We're always sure to ask potential vendors of their past history in working with...

My husband and I decided when we got engaged that we would be celibate for a month before our wedding. We own a home together so it wasn't easy to do but well-worth it! We both knew the boundaries (I...

I am going a civil ceremony but we are throwing a reception in July. We won’t have a bridal party and I only have a couple of friends in the City we live and none have offered to coordinate anything....

Hello all! I’m not sure if this is the proper group for this discussion. However, I wanted to know if you ladies and/or gents wear your engagement rings all the time. Recently, I was made to feel bad,...

Hello!!! So in all of our planning we never thought we were going to do a seating chart. FH and I have been together for over 5 years and have had plenty of get togethers with both of our families and...

I got engaged in October of last year. Quickly paid all deposits and asked my best friend of 25 years to be my MOH for this October. She agreed. In December, she got engaged and asked me to be her...

This feels like a stupid question, but what's the best way to ensure my invitations go out properly - after they're all sealed with correct postage (I already got them weighed before I bought stamps),...

This has been causing me such anxiety because I genuinely have no idea how to resolve this or who’s in the wrong. Is my husband being unreasonable & greedy or are my closest friends tacky &...

Old school etiquette says that save the dates are sent at 6-12 months before the wedding when the venue and date are secured and then invitations are sent at 6-8 weeks before with replies due at 4...

Hey everyone! I stumbled upon a trend where couples send wedding invitations to celebrities, brands, and companies, potentially receiving autographs, freebies, or even personal messages in return. I'm...

What is the etiquette for tipping vendors?