Discussions from Etiquette and Advice

For those of you who are married, were there guests who showed up but weren't invited? Did extra people who know you but weren't invited show up to either your whole reception or after dinner when the...

My fiance is Catholic, so we are looking at getting married is the Catholic church. I have a 5-year-old daughter from another man, but did not get married to him. As part of our ceremony, it is a...

I don't want to have to choose bridesmaids but I don't want a large wedding party either...so I decided, no wedding party. Just him and me...are we going rogue on this?

I'm not one to register for fancy china because I know I will only use it twice, but I do love quality and stack ability. Any suggestions on brands for casual dining sets and also silverware that are...

One of my colors is rose gold. I love the color so much I have decided to to change charger plates by spray painting them rose gold. However, I'm not sure if silverware would look good or clash with...

I want my brother to stand up for me as one of my Bridesmaids... what do I cal him?

My FBIL is going to be the best man. He is a recovering alcoholic and has been sober for years. He doesn't have an issue with being around people drinking so alcohol around him isn't an issue but it...

I know etiquette says you're supposed to give based of relationship, not of your estimated cost of meal, but how do you personally decide how much to give for: -family you're not close with? -weddings...

How was it received by others? Did you get any fall out and how did you respond? I'm just so sick of people complaining about this one. Can't find a babysitter? Don't come. But I should not have to...

So to sum this up in the shortest way possible, I have a very difficult relationship with my family. I’ve never really gotten along with my father, have not spoken to my sister in years, and only...

Did you do a last call for drinks at your wedding or just let the bar close quietly. I'm trying to decide. Our grand exit is at 10. Would it make sense to do a last call for drinks at 9:30? Or would...

When deciding whether or not to invite kids, can you make the cut-off by age? For example, I don't have a problem with kids 8 years old and older, but I don't want babies at the reception, and we have...

Hello ladies and gents! So, this is my turn to sweat, get anxious and not know what to do. I have accepted a job offer yesterday and I am looking to give my notice on the 18th (next week). The thing...

I think I'm missing the bride gene. I picked up my wedding dress today and when the woman asked me if I was excited, I realized I wasn't. Has anyone else felt this way? I love my FH and I'm excited we...

Random, but would you rather do a suction cup bra or have cups sown in to dress? Most of you saw one of my dress post last week and I called the bridal salon manager and nicely asked the owner for...

Hi guys, My wedding is about a month away but I want to get started on my thank you cards for the vendors. Obviously I know that we're going to thank them for their services, etc. But what else do you...

We booked our photographer in the summer and scheduled our engagement pictures for a few weeks later. She had to cancel them and we rescheduled for three weeks later and long story short, she totally...

Another post, sorry! My FMIL is a wedding planner on the side and we are visiting our venue soon and staying at her place for the week to get a few things done for the wedding. Our hotel allows up to...

Happy Thursday WW! So FH is very excited to have a brunch for OOT guests the day after our wedding. I'm not against it, but I know I'll be super exhausted. Has anyone done this- pros/cons? And most...