Discussions from Etiquette and Advice

Have any of you brides to be or new brides done extended family photos with great aunts and uncles ext at your wedding? My FMIL wants some extended family photos. She has 13 brothers and sister. I am...

I know this question has been on the forum for years, and I know what my feelings and decision are, but I just need to know I’m not in the wrong as my whole family is treating me like I’m overreacting...

Is there some sort of basic etiquette or guideline for sending wedding announcements to those we couldn't invite to our wedding? We are having a very small, intimate wedding (practically elopement)...

Hi! I'm getting married in a smallish downtown metropolitan area, so surrounding hotels near the venue are pretty pricey. I want to get some courtesy hotel blocks for our out of town guests, as well...

Our wedding is in less than 2 weeks and I have no idea what to tip the caterer. They are delivering our food and setting the food up, (we are setting all the tables and chairs up and provided our own...

I have 2 SIL... I'm very close with one, not very close with the other. The one I'm close with I consider a friend, we hang out all the time, go to concerts together, etc. The other one we only see...

Hi everyone! So long story short, I have a complicated relationship with my dad and he hasn't always been the best parent. My mom largely raised me as a single mom. So, she'll be walking me down the...

I am torn about whether or not to allow one of my bridesmaids for a new boyfriend she started dating 4 months before our wedding. Under different circumstances, I think I might be more inclined to...

I have a friendship that has been rocky for years now. She was my BFF in high school and now we have been friends for about 10 years now. She started acting funny towards me and my FH once we started...

I have my bridal party all picked out and it includes 2 "maid of honors" and 5 "bridesmaids" ; however, I don't care for the terms maid of honor or bridesmaid because to me it sounds/seems somewhat...

Hello! Here's my saga: I'm Brazilian living in the US for 7 years now and my fiancé is American. My whole family is still in Brazil, so I'm definitely having a wedding there. I'm going there for Xmas...

My final payment is due tomorrow online. There is a section that adds tipping option. Did you ladies tip? I've never heard of tipping seamstress. My dress alterations was $300 total. Which...

Does my order seem ok? I wanted to say our own vows and do the typical I do question so this is how I have it right now. Not asking officiant because he is traditional, but will do the ceremony...

I have a friendly as well as professional relationship with my boss and my manager. My manager came to my wedding, while my boss did not because he was older and we are living in covid times. Before...

I had no idea how in depth wedding etiquette goes. It really is on another level then what you think when you first start the process. Where did you learn your wedding etiquette? Is tradition more...

My future wife and I are eloping in Orlando, FL. No family, just the two of us. We will only be sending announcements to our family and close friends. We're not planning on having a reception. Is it...

I need some advice re an unwanted wedding guest. This person is my partners cousin. Growing up, they were always close. However not as close anymore. My partner and I welcomed our first child last...

I am exactly two months out from my wedding. I have posted my registry info on our FB group, it’s easily accessible through our wedding website, sent out with our invites/save the dates. No no one has...

We recently got an RSVP back from someone that has a child (9-yrs old) but for the menu choice, they did not pick what was labeled as the kids' option but picked something from the adults' menu. There...

Hi all, I am having some issues with plus ones with our non traditional wedding. My fiance and I decided to plan a micro wedding, originally was supposed to be incredibly small, and only the most...