Etiquette and Advice
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What is everyone's opinion on this? I hadn't even thought about it but my DJ asked if we wanted to have one. We are already asking guests to drive 2 hours out of town. Asking for more money? I don't...
I'm sure everyone wants cash for their wedding, and I've read all the blogs and posts about how to ask and they all say word of mouth. I have read a wedding invitation before that asked for cash, and...
Hey there everyone, I could really use some advice. I'm getting married in August and just recently all the wedding stress and drama is creeping up. I would really appreciate some advice on a...
The little boy will be like 14 months old. I'd love for him to be involved, I'm just worried he's a bit too young. I know his mom will have to help him down the aisle, but I'm unsure if even with help...
Are you doing parent gifts? If so how much are you spending per parent?
I am having a very small wedding of only around 30 people that I am very close to in a garden. We are having a large reception a couple months later. My mom keeps inviting people to my ceremony. A...
Hello, I am currently only 9 weeks pregnant. By my wedding I will be 5 months pregnant. I followed the David's bridal instructions and exchanged my dress for 2 sizes up and will alter up or down as we...
I was just looking at another brides BAM (sorry I didn't write down her name, but if she sees this post thanks for your advice because it was awesome). and she said to not stop and hug everyone during...
Hi everyone! So I'm a bridesmaid this weekend for a friend of mine and I was wondering what the protocol is for giving wedding gifts. I helped throw her a bridal shower and gave her a bridal shower...
We will be at a resort with approx. 10 guys and 10 girls getting ready in separate rooms. 10-11am prep time - 2pm first looks - 4:30 ceremony - 5pm cocktail hr - 6:30pm dinner served -should we have...
Yup. Just got an invite in the mail for a bridal shower for my future SIL that says, "No registry, we want to gift the Bride with cash." Tackyyyyyy. That makes me so uncomfortable and I do not want to...
FH and I have quite a few weddings to go to this year, but we've both only been to a handful in the past. We're trying to set aside some money for gifts since there's so many around the same time. How...
I have a problem and kinda need reassurance that this is ok for me not to go to my brothers wedding. Earlier in the year, before my wife and I got invited to my brothers wedding, me and my wife...
My guilt is getting the best of me and I don't know what to do.... My parent's haven't been together since I was a baby and I was mainly raised by my stepfather, who will be the one walking me down...
Hey all! This morning my cousin decided to "terminate" me as one of her bridesmaids. I was already sort of pressured into agreeing to be a bridesmaid in the first place because she is a favorite in...
So FH asked his long time best friend to be his best woman and I'm beyond thrilled about it! My question is do I invite her to go get her hair done in the salon with myself and my maid of honor or...
My fiance has 3 people he wants as groomsmen, and I'm struggling because I only have 1 option for bridesmaids: my sister who lives on the other side of the country. Is it an issue to have such an...
Because my FH did not want to choose between his friends for a best man, I have decided not to choose a maid of honor. However, now there's no "traditional" person to initiate planning for things like...
Is anyone having a male photographer and taking shots of getting ready? Normally I wouldn't have a problem with it but my photographer also happens to be my boss, and is VERY conservative (religious...
Hi, I was wondering if anyone can help me out with what the etiquette is on receiving early wedding gifts. My wedding is less then a month away and I have started to receive gifts. I wrote thank you...