Discussions from Etiquette and Advice

Is anyone dealing with parents who refuse to attend the wedding because of you marrying outside of your race, religion or sexual orientation? I am lesbian and my mom wants no involvement with the...

So some of my bridesmaids had a meeting with my mom this week and they discussed my bridal shower for ideas and such. Half of my bridal party couldn't attend because they're either out of state or...

Hello! Originally, a couple bridesmaids and I were talking about the bridal shower. We agreed to help out with it. I asked for a budget, but wasn't given one. For some more bg: There are 6...

Looking for some serious advice. My boyfriend (and yes, I say boyfriend...hear me out), my boyfriend and I have been dating for over 5 years now. We were going to start planning a wedding once I was...

So I have several people that sent/gave us money through my parents. Some were invited and came to the wedding. Others just gave money even if they weren't invited because "that's how it's done"...

I am having a hard time picking out songs for walking down the aisle. I know for sure that I do NOT want cannon in D. Or the bridal march. So this has me questioning whether or not I should have one...

So I am getting married in PA in my hometown. I on an EXTREMELY frugal budget ($6k) and am trying to crunch numbers. I am having a bridal party of 8 bridesmaids, and am trying to make it as...

I know it sounds silly, but I want people to know we're having a band at the reception. Can I say that? How would I word it? Or should I just put it on the website and hope people see it and get...

My "matron of honor" is my sister...well.. Sibling. my sibling was a no brainer for me to ask to be by my side. after all we have known each other our whole lives.. we are only 2 year apart. we i was...

So my mother in law is really pushing me to have a bridal shower. Every story I've heard about bridal showers involves playing weird games and doing really girly stuff (none of which I'm into). So...

My fiancé and I are planning to elope to Maui in October. We plan on having the celebration shortly after we get back. To give people that are from out of town enough time to plan I wanted to send out...

I'm booking my last vendor: transportation. Do the dates of the bridal party ride in the limo/party bus with the bridal party and bride and groom or is it just the bridal party? I'm just trying to...

Hi everyone!!!! What would y’all say is a good age for junior bridesmaids? My fiancé has 2 nieces one will be 16 almost 17 and the other 14 when we get married. Would they be to old? Thanks!!!

Hi everyone! Feeling a little weird today, looking for some advice and wanting to share some of my recent intimate photos! I'm a very self-conscious bride. Since college, I've gained a good bit and...

Hey everyone. We booked our venue almost two years ago, and they have a 135 person minimum. We invited 219 people, and are ending up right around 100. A lot of family and friends can’t make it because...

What are y’all getting your bridesmaids as gifts to give them before the wedding?

Hey, I’m looking for a cheaper way than buying chargers going under the white dinner plates? Any creative ideas??

My DJ and the Photo booth attendant both had the question if we were offering them a plate. Am I supposed to do this? Am I rude if I put no? And if I offer to one do I have to do both? Especially the...

Hi! So I’m planning on having 4 bridesmaids and 3 of them live across the country and I may not get the chance to see them until my wedding. Those who’ve had long distance bridesmaids - What do you...

I know the bridal party, grooms mom, etc. But I need a list of everyone who traditionally gets gifts because I feel like I'm missing people. I'm also curious to hear other people's budgets for gifts...