Discussions from Etiquette and Advice

Hello everyone, so I'm having a bit of an existential crisis. I'm recently engaged and also just got accepted to nursing school 4 hrs away. My FI and I already live 7 hrs away from each other, so we...

So I never really thought about it until now, but has anyone had their DJ play the music for the ceremony? I wasn't planning on hiring a musician for the ceremony but all of a sudden I thought it...

So FH and I started thinking about and discussing who we want to ask to be in our respective parties. FH thinks he wants to ask his brother to be best man. I think I'm going to ask my two sisters and...

I'm gluten free due to celiac. I need to choose a caterer and I really want to choose a totally gluten free company to avoid cross contamination for me so I'm able to eat dinner. My worry is that...

This question isn't about my bridal shower, but it's regarding one of FH's cousin's shower in the spring. My FMIL is supposed to be hosting the shower. The bride (FH's cousin) said she does not want...

We have a small wedding 60 guests in total. 7 Groomsmen and 6 bridesmaids, which is a rather large chunk of the wedding guests. All groomsman wearing same suite, bridesmaids burgundy or blush dress,...

We are having a VERY laid back wedding. it is outside in the afternoon in the seattle area, so will be warm but not too hot (and if in true seattle fashion it rains, we have a back up). when i say...

Do you tip on the total bill or only food or only service? Our final total has food, service, tax, rentals (which this alone is almost 4 grand), and miscellaneous fees. That seems like a lot to base...

Hi guys, I want to rent a helicopter for my wedding reception. Where can I rent one? Anyone know how much it might cost? Any rules or regulation?

Our ceremony and reception are at the same location. However, we have to use the same room for both events, so there will be a room flip. During that room flip we will have a cocktail hour with a...

So my groom has a unique situation his birth mother and him didn't reconnect until high school. His step mom hates her guts. Both consider him her son, both want to dance with him. I'm worried about...

Hey everyone, I asked was to be a bridesmaid back in July and excitedly excepted. I just recently found out I am pregnant and if the due date is correct, the baby with be about 2 months old at the...

I'm posting this for the benefit of those who come to the forum asking about the appropriateness of honeymoon funds and cash in lieu of gift requests. Someone just posted asking about this and as the...

I need help figuring out what size table runners I need. My tables are 96 inches by 30 inches and 29 inches to the floor. I'm pretty sure for floor length tablecloths I need 90 x 132, but what about...

Welp, I got thrown a curveball and recently found out I'm pregnant. We're happy, it's what we've always wanted (although preferably after the wedding). It's too early to tell everyone but I need to...

I am contemplating what I am going to do for my bridesmaids. I am going to have a maid of honor, 7 bridesmaids, and 1 junior bridesmaid. I am going to be paying for their hair and manicure as part of...