Discussions from Etiquette and Advice

My FH is from a small town thats very country - think every Texas sterotype, and thats it. We are getting married in Houston and most of his friends and family are planning on coming to the wedding....

I posted last week on how I found my dress but wasn't able to officially order it until next Tues, 02/10. I'm worried that I waited to long to order it and might get it really close to my wedding. For...

My wedding is 4 months away and going to be child free. My fiancé and I agreed that this is what we want. However, we have been visiting family for the holidays and realizing that many of those who...

We are not able to have bridesmaids or groomsmen due to the amount of sisters I have vs who’d be on the groomsmen side. We still want to have the excitement of a wedding party but would call them...

My fiance and I are unsure what to do about a wedding shower. He and I live, and have lived, in central Florida for years. The tricky part is that his family lives in Georgia, while mine lives in...

I haven't sent out invites yet, but I just wanted to know what to expect if it gets close to the RSVP date and I haven't heard anything from certain people. Do you reach out prior to the RSVP date...

I know it’s more formal to write out addresses on invites/STDs, but did you all order personalized address labels or just write everything out? I’m ordering my STDs and going back and forth on...

My daughter lives several states away, in the state when her fiance's family lives. I'm thinking/hoping that perhaps someone on their side of the family might host a bridal shower for my daughter. If...

My fiance's family is a bit divided at the moment with aunt and uncles not getting along with their children or nieces and nephews. Do I invite aunts and uncles out of respect for my future in laws...

SO, i know it is bad etiquette to put where you are registered in your actual invitation... but then how are you supposed to let people know? i have heard on your web-site... but how do you let people...

We're have a smaller wedding, only around 67 people are being invited and probably around 45-60 will actually come. I am kind of concerned as the hotels I have spoken with in the area have indicated...

FH and I recently visited my FMIL in her hometown. She invited us over for dinner with her family, friends, and her new boyfriend’s family. Upon arrival, we realized this was a surprise engagement...

I was married about a year ago, and I've since been able to go to my photographer's website and view my gorgeous pictures. I love them all. However, when my husband and I were first looking for a...

I'm designing my invitations on Vistaprint and I'm wondering if it would be odd to put details card like information on the back of the main invitation. It's currently just a blank space. The ceremony...

Okay ladies, what are all of you doing with your engagement ring for the wedding ceremony? I've heard of some locking it up and not wearing it at all that day, and I've also heard of some moving it to...

Hello, so I’m having my wedding and reception both at my FHs church. The reception is technically is the school part of the church, so we can have alcohol. The problem is that the insurance is only...

Hey ladies, so I won't be having my father at the wedding due to family issues. I'm basically not having a lot of my family there (if any) - so my question is do I walk down the aisle by myself and do...

I’m in need of some advice. Wondering if I should invite the family I nanny for 3 days a week to my wedding. I’ve worked for them over a year now and am close with the kids. I have been going back and...

Hello everyone, We are thinking about our late night snack for our wedding / budgetting. Where I am, receptions are usually pretty long (ends at 1am). Dinner will be served at 6pm, and we are thinking...

Hey all, just wanted to get your all's thoughts on cell phones. Like I really don't want to go off on a guest who either tries to get the "perfect shot" while my bride is walking down the aisle. Nor...