Discussions from Etiquette and Advice

Hi guys, I need some major advice. I recently became engaged and asked all my bridesmaids to be there on my big day. All my bridesmaids including my younger sister and my future sister in law were so...

Im looking for any ideas for groomsmen gifts. We dont want to get them anything alcohol/ cigar related. None of them are interested in sports either. They all do like board games and video gaming. My...

We are getting married on March 2nd and my fiance has only asked one guy to be his groomsmen. He knows who he wants he just keeps avoiding doing it. It makes me feel like he doesn't care about the...

I am planning on getting my rings soldered because the bands have matching diamonds on the top half that I would really like to be aligned. For those of you that chose to solder, did you do it before...

My FH gave me an engagement ring (obviously) and then my FMIL gave me a newer one with a wedding ring. I’m so thankful for my current engagement ring but it’s all beat up now from me forgetting to...

Hi, anyone of you brides planning on giving a meal to the individuals you've hired for your special day? Wedding coordinators, photographers, or any other on site staff that are doing you a service?

Hi y’all! My husband and I got married in March of this year, we eloped at a courthouse due to his upcoming deployment and other military-related reasons. I’ve been trying to plan a reception with our...

Do you typically invite the priest or church wedding planner to the reception? Aside from them helping with the wedding/attending the same church, we don't have any personal relationship with them....

Hi! I know there are already forums on this but I couldn't find one specific enough so wanted to ask for some ideas. My dad remarried after my mom died many years ago. I am close-ish to my dad's wife...

My reception is in the woods on my property with a camping area available. My wedding kinda on the formal side. How do I word the camping availability without it sounding like a bbq?Also with people...

We are "eloping" with our parents and siblings to save money and create a more intimate weekend. However, to appease family we are throwing a "reception" later-on. We are sending out save-the-dates...

I received a call from my mom who is in charge of my bridal shower guest list. My best friend has decided to bring an uninvited plus one. Honestly, the damage is mostly Monetary as the venue can...

I received a call today from NHI International, saying I was the winner in a drawing done from a bridal show I attended a couple weeks back. The winning items were a set of wedding bands, a 3 day trip...

How many personal attendants did you/do you have? I’m having 6 bridesmaids and we are inviting 300 guests. I already have one personal attendant, but I’m debating if I should get two? How much running...

Hi all, I’ve recently sent out our save the dates and was so incredibly excited about them. We ordered them through Minted and they are gourgous. However, it was recently brought to my attention that...

Hi everyone! So I’m getting married next Saturday and I have very had anxiety. We are having about 160 people at the wedding, and at this point I am regretting it. I get really hot, my head starts to...

When is the best time to tell our families/friends with children that we are not inviting kids to our reception? Our wedding is one year away and we are starting to get questions about our planning...

I had decided to hypen my last name so that I could avoid having to change my work licenses. But now I'm reading that I can change my middle name to maiden name and change last name to his. This way I...

What's the proper wording for sundress and khaki formality?