Discussions from Etiquette and Advice

I don't even know where to start. Let me say first that I've been lurking here since August and I've gotten some great advice. This is the first time I've posted. I've been with my FH for almost 6...

Hi Everyone- We've recently had to change the date of our wedding due to my fiance having a medical emergency. I want to send out notifications of the change as soon as possible, since our original...

So FH and I booked a dinner at our favorite restaurant in aroom that holds 40 people, we have large immediate family and we assumed we would have 35 people. FMIL has insisted I include Godparents in...

30 days out today, and I'm so excited!! I cannot wait to finally be at the altar marrying my best friend. I am a little nervous about the whole-walking down the aisle, not tripping, not crying my...

Both of my SILs are pregnant, & are due any moment now. Our wedding is in June, outdoors with the ceremony near a river- a 2 minute walk from the barn & tent where the cocktail hr &...

In Chinese culture, people normally give cash/checks as gifts rather than a physical wedding present. My mom is very set in this and I'm not opposed to it so I am wondering what the proper protocol...

We are planning an adult only wedding. It has been communicated after guests received STDs and will be reinforced with the invitations. We don't even have a ring bearer or flower girl. There is a bit...

So, I want our officiant to announce us for the first time as, "Mr. Fiance's First Name Last Name and Mrs. My First Name Maiden Name and New Last Name" or have it swapped and have me first and then...

I am in my late twenties and engaged. I was married once before for a year in my early twenties. My fiancée has not been married before. His mother and sisters want to come visit from out of state for...

I'm having a medium-sized wedding (about 75 people). It's something of a destination in Orange County CA, where the groom grew up, and most of the guests will be traveling in from out of town. There...

I have been a single mom for 8+ years and really want my son Adriel (8) to have a special part in our ceremony. I contemplated having him walk me down the aisle but I think my dad should actually walk...

My wedding is at a small inn on Cape Cod. The best rooms have already been booked by my aunts! The wedding is not until 9/19 but I was so excited about getting married at the Inn, so I let them know....

What is everyone doing or are you doing for the joining families part of ceremony, candle? sand? any other cool options??

Hey Ladies! My Fiance and I have had to make a change to our venue and thus our caterer. This is 100% my mistake and I am hoping this isn't a 1400$ lesson. I have reviewed all my contracts and...

I've seen many posts here about friendships being ended or or at least on the fence due to wedding drama. I haven't had to deal with this, and didn't see it happening at all, but I got myself into a...

So i didnt realize there were all these mini events before and after the actual wedding. Are we the ones that pay the bill for everyone to eat for both of these things? Who is typically invited? Is...

Hi All! I have a question on how I should seat my single (wife deceased) Grandfather. Now, my Grandmother, his wife, passed in 1997, so a very long time ago and since then, he's had a lady companion...

Hi everyone, I'm curious on if I should still do the father/daughter dance even though my fiance's parents won't be at our wedding? Or should I just do the first dance and not worry about the...