Discussions from Etiquette and Advice

Hi everyone! I recently did a boudoir shoot so I could give it to my FH on our wedding day. I paid for online images and the rights for 10 pictures from the session so I could make a book for him. I...

I work in a department of 11 people. I am very close with some and not with others. I was originally going to invite all of them, but I find myself needing to cut the guest list. It's not that many...

We would like to have a smaller destination wedding with close family and friends. Because of this I would like to not do a bridal party but still want to include our friends in some way. Does anyone...

I've noticed a trend at baby showers and wedding showers where the invitations ask that guests not wrap their gifts, just bring them to put on display, and for the guests to just come for lunch to...

We are having an open ceremony and private dinner....yes private dinner reception. I'll tell you why. Our parents are members of two churches. my fh and myself agreed on a budget and for our reception...

Hey all. I would like to gift my 2 bonus kids daughter (20) and son (13) a gift on our wedding day. Can you guys shoot me with ideas. Please include a link if you have something in particular you’d...

Brides with larger headcounts (200+) - were you able to greet all your guests during cocktail hour? We are doing a first look and should be done with pictures (including BP and family pictures) before...

Hi all, little unsure how to address this one. A friend of mine who RSVPd “yes” for herself and her then boyfriend have recently broken up and she let me know she’ll be coming solo instead. She just...

Anyone else out there married before and if so any children from previous marriage?? How about changing your last name if this is the case. TIA!!

About 5 months before our wedding, I verbally invited a few coworkers and told them to save the date and they were invited. A couple months after that, we all unfortunately lost our jobs and all moved...

So, I know I send thank you cards after the wedding to anyone who attends, BUT, I looked at our registry today and realized 3 gifts have been purchased. Do I need to send a thank you now? Or is that...

Hello all! I'm still in the planning stage.. and spend waaaay too much time on Pinterest.. but anyway.. I was wondering about what traditions should take place and how to go about certain things. My...

So we're trying to limit our wedding to at least 115-120 people. Most of my relatives don't get plus ones since they come together. However, all our military guests are married but if we allow every...

Hi girls! So I have 6 bridesmaids and they don't really know each other so I was thinking about taking them somewhere so they'd meet and get to know each other! I first thought about bowling...but how...

My ex and I divorced last fall. Together we share 3 children. Things have been horrible between us since the divorce and we are NOT on good terms. We are barely able to communicate for the children's...

So my fiancé and I initially offered his cousin and friend a plus one via save the dates in case either of them got in relationships. Neither of them have, and I can see them just trying to bring...

We’re looking to host a formal wedding outdoors on a gorgeous private estate. The guests will receive a weekly schedule with dress code suggestions beforehand so they know how casual or formal all the...

One of my fiancé’s best friends is obviously in our wedding. The groomsman’s girlfriend used to sleep with my fiancé. She really liked him but they never dated. I have known her since high school and...

So my fiance's daughter has uninvited me to her wedding coming up in a few weeks. My fiance and his daughter's bond is strained as it is. I met his daughter on multiple occasions and I try my best to...

So, I am working on my invitations and I am inviting all my co-workers to my wedding which they are not too many of them. My boss is invited with his wife (I am friend with his wife) but I have 3...