Etiquette and Advice
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My husband and I eloped 5/21/2016. We had been together for 5 years and we got engaged 12/19/15... we knew we wanted to get married... I really wanted a backyard wedding in our parents yard as we...
Two of my bridesmaids are currently pregnant. However, neither will be when our wedding comes around. One bridesmaid (also my best friend) is insisting that she bring her...
Sorry if this is a dumb question, I have just never hosted one before. I'm a bridesmaid and throwing the bride a bachelorette party along with the 4 other bridesmaids and MOH. We'll have about 6...
Hi all, So I'm starting to look for jewelry and I don't know if I should pick gold or silver. My BMs are wearing blush with gold heels so I assumed they would also wear gold jewelry the GMs are...
So I'm writing out names on invitations, "Mr. & Mrs. John Smith & Family." Where do I write, specifically, who is invited? (John Smith, Jane Smith, Tommy Smith, & Lindsey Smith). How do I...
Bleh - I was really hoping I wouldn't have to write this post, but it is the reality of the situation. My father is terminally ill - he was given 6 months - 1 year to live last July and our wedding is...
FH and I previously decided to host an open bar for our reception and together we picked the third package. He recently changed his mind and said that he wants to picked a cheaper package. He wants to...
I know that this can be a very sensitive issue for many so just wanted to see how others would handle this. FH and I are in out 30's (been together 10 years) and we have a LOT of friends and family...
I realize that this decision is ultimately up to my fiance and I and there may be no proper etiquette for this, but interested in your opinions. I want to ask my brother to walk me down the aisle and...
Since some people go the untraditional route, is it rude if you don’t do favors? We are serving lots of food at the bridal shower and then a dessert bar at the wedding.
So FH just told me that he doesn’t want to do the first dance with only him and I on the dance floor. He has social anxiety and gets really nervous about this kind of stuff and doesn’t want everyone...
I know this sounds like a silly question but I can't seem to get it out of my head. FH and I were discussing our timeline and we are both fine without having the mother/son and father/daughter dance....
Hi everyone, My fiance and I have all of our wedding party chosen and asked, but I didn't ask anyone to be my maid of honor because I got nervous. Now I really want to ask one of my bridesmaids to be...
How much did you pay? If it was free how much did you tip? Yes I understand everyone will have different price points I'm just looking for experiences. One of ours is complimentary but I have no idea...
I have two sisters whom I am very close with. They both would like to be the maid of honor, but do not want to share the title. Has anyone had this situation? What did you do? Is there another title...
Hello, I'm in need of some advice. I will be having my destination wedding in June. It has been planned since January 2017. I confirmed with all of our most important people that the travel would be...
So two people who are very important to me bought me garters- one is my aunt who bought me a garter that I picked out and she got all misty eyed because it meant a lot for her to do it. The other is...
I need advice on how to pick the little ones for my wedding! How little is too little--how old is too old? How did you all pick your flower girls and/or ring bearers? --A little info on my situation--...
So stupid question. I bought little heart envelope stickers for my invitations. Should I still seal the envelope and then put a sticker on it or have the sticker seal it? Also do you seal the inner...
My wedding is June 15th. The timeline on here told me to send out today Feb 12 but my stepmom said wait till March. i have had my invitations since August lol and I am dying to send them. But I dont...