Discussions from Etiquette and Advice

So I have the invitation template done. Basic invitation wording. Below it I was adding wording to the effect of "Reception to follow at X location at 6 pm". But then I realized that is the time...

We are having a small wedding abroad. 30 guests. My sister will be a bridesmaid however... her on again off again bf isn’t welcome. Here we go... theyve been together a year and recently broke up. He...

I have been to a few weddings where the wedding party stands during the ceremony, where they sit, or just the maid of honor and best man stand. I am thinking of just having my maid of honor (sister)...

For any one who has been in/ had a DW wedding what is the protocol for tipping/ how much or what percentage? 1. Wedding coordinator whose service is included in the fee for the wedding ( she works for...

Hi, I've got a situation similar to those I found online but not quite the same and so I'm stuck on how to go about continuing planning our wedding. What I've mostly found online are couples who have...

I have been looking into wedding venues and there is this beautiful garden near my house but it can only accommodate about 100 people with chairs and our unofficial list is about 150. Has anybody had...

So a legitimate question in the midst of all the kerfuffle.... I got a check from a distant relative yesterday. Awkward thing is it was made out to “Amy and FH’s First name FH’s Middle name”. I’m...

I was at Hobby Lobby with my FMIL yesterday getting votives to paint and she found the stupid Honeymoon Fund box. She was so excited and wouldn't stop talking about how much she loved it and wants it...

I’m looking into flowers and I can’t decide which to do! I need some pros and cons on real and fake flowers? Which ones cheaper? And which one seemed to work for you? Thanks ❤️

I have sent out my invites, and I can not believe people really ignore the fact the invitation is addressed to one person and that the RSVP is for one person. I have already received requests to add a...

I have an idea of what I feel the right answer will be based off other WW posts but still just wanted to ask. For the rehearsal dinner - do you invite significant others of the bridal party? We have a...

Hey everyone! I live in Europe with my fiance, but for my half of invitees our wedding will basically be a destination wedding. So we're visiting my hometown and my mom wants to have a party/get...

Now that I understand the utility of the hashtag..... can someone please help me come up with one? I don't mind admitting I am less than my best in the arena. His name is Win Brooks and mine is...

Quick background: FH and I are both planning changing our names to have my maiden name and his name. We want both our names to be First Name Middle Name My Maiden Name His Last Name. We're not sure if...

About 2/3 of our guest list is out of state. We also have a guest count we are trying to stay under but there are a few people we would like to invite if we have the space. Since people have to travel...

FH and I have been together for 5 years. Our wedding is tomorrow and our rehearsal dinner is tonight. I put together a slideshow of pics to play on repeat during the rehearsal dinner. It's a pretty...

Question for those that plan to write their own vows or have already written them, how long were they? I want to be thorough but keep it short and sweet at the same time. Right now I'm at 231 words....

So I have my bridesmaid gifts, but is it customary to get the flower girls gifts? Thanks , any insight is appreciated

Hey all, we are having a DW in Key West. Most of our guests will arrive the Thu before the Saturday PM wedding. We will be having a paid by us cocktail greet thu pm, rehearsal dinner fri pm and of...

So right now I'm having a bit of a problem. One of my bridesmaids (?) has really bad anxiety and cancels a lot but I decided we were close enough that I would still ask her to be a bridesmaid and I...