Discussions from Etiquette and Advice

I know this question is hard.. For me it depends on relationship to that person.. but just an average.. Does where the couple is holding play into it? Does anyone hold on to their check , and write...

I am trying to figure out when to schedule these. Ceremony is at 6:30, followed by cocktails and appetizers, then buffet dinner at 7:30 pm. It is a small venue, 6 guest tables, dinner and cake in same...

My fiance and I are want to have a small wedding ceremony of close friends and family. Then, have a big reception party. Though, my mum disagrees and says that it's rude. But, my parents are helping...

Hi! My fiancé and I are planning on getting married in 2020. We have a plan to put a certain amount of money each month into our joint savings to save for the wedding until the time comes. But I’m not...

I will be in my late 40's walking down the aisle. I was 21 when I got married the first time. My dad walked me down the aisle and we dance to a typical father/daughter dance. My father is still alive,...

Hello. I'm the bride and I got a gift for my mom and dad but I always forget about my dad's girlfriend. do I need to get her something or is it ok to not?

Hey everyone, I’m a little taken back by my current events. My best friend and maid of honor has stepped down from being just that, the maid of honor. Her and her boyfriend have recently mutually...

I love my diamond... I wished it had been a bit larger, but it's the perfect diamond, literally. He went with quality versus quantity. But, my friend works for a jeweler and brought me there today to...

Hi everyone, as of right now, our plans are to get married at the courthouse and have a small intimate backyard bbq. I’d still like to ask my sister, cousin, and future sister-in-law to be my...

I’m looking for advice. I have two good friends, getting married, DW in Jamaica. We’ve known about it for over a year and we’re planning on going, but waited to RSVP and book after our wedding because...

Which do you prefer? White kitchenaid stand mixer that matches everything in every season? Or a fun color that makes you happy when you see it? I'm between white and lavender leaning towards white. I...

My bridal shower is next weekend and my MOH messaged my FH to see if he would like to surprise me with flowers towards the end. I only know this because I squeezed it out of him. He said no, he...

HELP!! We booked our venue; signed and paid. We knew they had preferred vendors for catering, but didn’t know we were REQUIRED to use them. No outside food can be brought in and we can only use one of...

We are thinking of giving away wine bottle stoppers as wedding favors. My question is should we give one favor per person or per couple/family? I'm not really concerned about the difference in cost as...

I had a friend who I was very close to in high school. (I'll call her Danica) We became even closer after graduation. Danica has a daughter and a son, and I have two daughters, so we definitely relate...

I only asked three girls to be my bridesmaids. Since I love them all in their own ways and equally, I’ve decided not to ask any to be my MOH (I never told them either that I didn’t have one). Upon...

My FH has a very large family, of which he's one of the youngest on either side, so most of his cousins are already married with kids (we're talking an additional 25+ guests, if the kids would be...

I have 4 bridesmaids and a maid of honor. One of my bridesmaids has a very strong personality and 3/5 women in the bridal party don't like her, and she knows. But to me this friend is the honest one,...

With my husband's Anti-drinking family and my family drink tell you throw up attitude I don't see a point in having an open bar. I will have Non-Alcoholic drinks for free at my wedding. I just think...

I feel like it has always felt a little off to me when a couple is pronounced and introduced with the man’s first name, like “Mr and Mrs John Doe” instead of just “Mr and Mrs Doe.” Like I guess...