Etiquette and Advice
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So, between the stress of the wedding planning, working, and the usual day to day stuff, I have definitely noticed more bickering about really stupid stuff as we get closer to the wedding dates. Our...
My dad and I aren't very close but I am semi close with my step dad. He hasn't been around my whole life about since I was 14 or so. My bio dad is a nice guy but an alcoholic who really didn't put to...
I sent out RSVP cards with the invitation, & I also gave the option of RSVPing on our wedding website. We have had 4 people actually RSVP.. but when I see people out in public or they're texting me...
Hello! I'm in a dilemma and not really sure how to go about this. I invited about three coworkers and their SO's to my wedding. On the invitation it specifically said their names. Well I got the rsvp...
When my FH and I made our guest list we picked those we care about and have a list of 110 people (about 50/50 for Bride vs. Groom). We selected a venue that we fell in love with even though it was a...
My brother told my mother and I that he and his family can't come to my wedding because traveling with their one year is a hassle and it wouldn't be fun for them to attend the wedding if they had to...
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So I think we have just about everything done. Vendors are booked and paid for, linens ordered, RSVPs are all in except for one of the groomsman ghosting- maybe he will turn up! Other then that, I'm...
Our usher is our pastor's son. He will be at the rehearsal dinner, which is when we are giving out thank you gifts. Should he get one? What would you get him? We honestly don't know him very well. His...
Awhile back, I posted asking for advice on telling my dad he isn't walking me down the aisle and you all helped tremendously! As I've stated in other posts, my FH and I have recently decided to ditch...
Hey all. Just curious...did anyone regret not having a videographer at their wedding?
Is cocktail hour just drinks and snacks before the dinner? Or is it something more than that? And what is the etiquette? Thanks!
I'm going to try on dresses tomorrow and I'm honestly freaking out. I am excited but I also have anxiety about the whole process and I think it's because it's really starting to hit that this wedding...
I'm really struggling with this one. My FSIL (my brother's future wife) is having a bridal shower in several weeks out of state. She sent out the invitations four weeks before the event and didn't...
My bridal shower is this coming Sunday and I'm very excited! However, it just hit me with how awkward is it to make a registry so people buy you stuff? But then I thought about how I LOVE going to...
We've decided to have a mostly adult wedding with family teenagers invited. In my case only two or three teens will be invited. My teenage cousin seems to have a serious boyfriend from what I see on...
Not sure what to do here. Looking for advice. We are having a small intimate wedding. 160 invited, 135 at the end of the day are showing up. All my first cousins got a plus 1. Unfortunately my cousins...
I want to recognize my step-father at my wedding and I want to dance with him to a special song, I know it would make his day! However I'm having a hard time finding a song that speaks to me. I don't...
Hi all, Happy Monday! I have a quick question about how modest/immodest is appropriate for a Catholic Church. I'm born and raised Catholic and I know they don't like bare shoulders. Do you think...
Hello! I am getting married for the 2nd time next year. It's my Fiancés first wedding and he really wanted me to wear a veil so he can lift it. I know generally speaking people say not to do this for...