Discussions from Etiquette and Advice

For everyone wondering why most people here will not support self-catering, all it takes is one bad batch of (insert your food of choice here):...

My fiance and I are planning a destination wedding for the Fall of 2016. We put together our guest list but are fully aware that there are some family members and friends that will not be able to...

I know they're not necessary but Instagram and Facebook are really the only social media that I use so I'd like to go back and view these someday. Which do you think is the most fun and/or easiest to...

I live in Hawaii & don't have liquor stores so my options are very limited...I've heard a lot of good things about Costco brand wines but can't decide which one to get for our reception! Pinot Grigio?...

I'm an extremely private person, and we had to be very selective with our guest list, meaning there will be many 3rd cousins/ acquaintances who are not getting an invite. As a result I really want to...

Any already married or soon to be married ladies have any idea what to wear to a formal wedding rehearsal dinner? My MOH said I had to wear white but I'm wearing my white wedding dress the next day???...

After reading another bride's post, I am now concerned about my rehearsal dinner. Technically our parents contributed equally to the wedding, but we are the ones planning the rehearsal dinner (with...

We're having a sweetheart table at our reception and are choosing not to seat our bridal party together. What is the protocol for parents? Should each pair be seated with their respective family...

What song is your FH dancing to with his mom? My FH is having a hard time finding the right song and has not had successful Google searches so far.

We are having our ceremony at the church I grew up going to. After meeting with a local florist who does weddings there often we were told we’d need two arrangements that cost at least $125...

I'm sending save the dates out soon and am trying to figure out the proper way to address my cousin. He is an LCpl, which stands for Lance Corporal. I know you're not supposed to abbreviate it when...

Any ideas for what to do with extra sparklers? We ended up with a LOT of extras of the longest (36" I think), smokeless/wedding sparklers, and I hate for them to go to waste, but can't figure out what...

Here is my vent of the day. "Don't put your registry info in the invitation!" They say. "It's against etiquette!" They say. So I spent my time putting together our wedding website with plenty of...

So, I've picked up from other threads how some people mention that they are relieved when not asked to be in the bridal party. I understand the general, paying for a dress and the hassle of hair +...

Been back & forth about just going to elope and having a small ceremony & small reception which I wanted to do in my backyard but it won't be done for months until we can save more money to have it...

Hello All: I have a problem. My daughter is getting married in a year and doesn't plan on asking her stepfather (who raised her till she left home) to give her away. Her own father passed away when...

We have a somewhat small WP, 8 total, 4 men for FH and 2 men, 2 women for me. My concern is where do their SO's go during the getting ready part? In particular I have two SO's that won't know anyone...

The back story - My fiance has been married twice before, first was at 19 due to being sent overseas and a sense of obligation, the second was around 24 and mostly for purposes of allowing her to have...

I'm having a small wedding. About 15-25 guest. I'm wondering about a guest book? It would be nice to have one but I feel a traditional guest book is too much. Also, should I put out a card box for...

I'm torn on whether or not I should invite one of my sisters. I'm currently more than dead to her, according to her. I haven't even told my Mom I'm engaged, because I kinda want to decide what to do...