Etiquette and Advice
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So we are doing a honeymoon fund instead of a registry. Any website suggestions? And what would you do for a bridal shower since you wont be opening that much gifts if any at all?
My reception venue has informed me I need a liquor license. I live in Florida and don't know where to look. I have been googling and haven't came up with anything. If any of you brides that lives in...
Hey ladies! I need some advice please. My boyfriend recently received a wedding invitation from his friends and my name was not included. I have been dating my boyfriend for almost two years and have...
So I'm wanting to do spaghetti strap dresses for my bridesmaids and am wondering if anyone had any thoughts on whether skin-toned bra straps would be tacky if they showed. I don't want my girls to...
I am in a pickle. I have a very small bridal party (My MOH, my brothers girlfriend, and my fiancé’s sister). While my MOH and the my brother’s girlfriend have been very involved in all the process...
My husband and I were invited to his friends wedding until I made a fuss about a post the Bride posted. I assumed she was talking about us. When I asked I wasn’t the nicest but she did that to me in...
I was under the impression that it was proper etiquette to have an open bar for guests. They are traveling, celebrating and bringing a gift. I was under the impression that the least we could do is...
For brides who have eloped/small wedding/private wedding or are thinking about it. I love the idea of a tiny wedding (parents, siblings, a couple close friends). I'm just not big on spending loads of...
Several of my close friends including two of my BMs have children under 3. While they're welcome at the wedding, I would really like my bridal shower to be adults only. I know a few of my friends will...
This past weekend was my shower, and I had a very nice time. I am so grateful that people took the time to come and gave us gifts. We did have one issue - 90% of the gifts didn't come from our...
I can't believe how many people are offended that they are not getting an invite. I also can't believe how people invite themselves and other people to your wedding. I am sorry but if I have not...
Hey guys, I need to know if I’m in the wrong or if my sister is... I’m eloping at the end of April. I was supposed to get married in June and due to stress and money we decided to elope and are so...
At one of the bridal expos I went to in June I entered to win a boudoir shoot. Well, a couple of weeks ago I received an email saying that I was one of the second place prize winners wining...
Hi all, I'm looking for your thoughts on a intimate ceremony with a large reception. I've been going back and forth with wanting a small wedding, then changing my mind and wanting a big one. I really...
Here's the thing, our vendor contract explicitly states that changes to our package are to be made no later than 8 weeks out. As it stands right now (we hopefully have the invite list where it needs...
Hi everyone, My fiance and I are torn and have a question regarding etiquette for this... So we knew from the start that we wanted a Jack and Jill shower. I don't want a bridal shower at all. However,...
What is the etiquette regarding bridal shower guest invites? Should the MIL be invited? My mom and BMs are the ones hosting the shower.
The ceremony starts at 4pm should I put 4 on the invitations? I've heard it's smart to put 30m before on the invitations in anticipation of late guests. This seems like a good idea because I have been...
So how do y’all feel about stacking rings before the wedding? I know that traditionally, women wear an engagement ring alone and then add the wedding band at the wedding ceremony. But what do y’all...
My FH and I aren't planning on purchasing alcohol to serve at our wedding reception, both because neither of us drink at all and because we want to save money. I know it's pretty traditional to have...