Discussions from Etiquette and Advice

Please tell me if this is normal etiquette or maybe I'm just not in the loop of being in a wedding party. My fiancé was asked to be the Best Man and I a Bridesmaid. This was before we got engaged...

So like the title says, I'm curious how many other couples let (are going to let) their ring bearer carry the real rings down the aisle. I'm concerned something may happened to them and would rather...

So far I only have earrings and a bridesmaid kimono for my BMs. I have paid for their dresses, hair and makeup. What would be a cute 'keepsake' gift for each of them? I am torn about whether to give...

Long story short, we had SIXTEEN people RSVP yes to the wedding and then not show up. Very, very annoying. My question is, with a few of these people, I considered them close friends. One in...

So me and my FH have decided that we really do not want young children at the wedding. We have both been to a wedding where a random whining or crying kid was allowed to sit through the entire...

My FH and I both work in a medical profession, and therefore would like to have flat bands because we would otherwise not really be able to wear them to work. Recently I've come across these silicone...

There's this rental place in my area and they have options of cotton candy or snow cone buffets. It's under the topic of wedding trends but wasn't sure if that's a good thing or not. I am having a...

My caterer offers hard plastic plates to rent for dinner for $1 a plate. They are plain white and really aren't that bad but they are still disposal plates.She also offers glass (I wouldn't...

My husband and I have 6 kids, ages 26-16. We're having a vow renewal for our 25th anniversary. Our oldest was there for our original wedding, but she was only a baby and my sister just held her for...

Our bridal party raised the idea of a couples shower to us recently, an idea to think about as I've never considered it. But I love the idea, my one question is who do you invite? I know the bridal...

I am having an adults only ceremony and reception. I have put it on my website and will be very specific on the save the dates & invitations on who is invited (i.e. addressed by name or Mr. and Mrs.)....

Hi everyone, Just curious for those who paid for a wedding on your own...how did you do it? Did you already have a lot of money saved? Take out a loan? Credit cards? Just curious!

Hey all, I have not been on in awhile but figured I should post an update to a previous post. Awhile back, I had posted about FH suddenly not being sure about children. Many of you offered some great...

I went to a wedding this weekend for my FH's uncle and during the ceremony as the grandparents and wedding party walked in, people clapped. I have never been to a wedding where this happens (his...

I'd love to have a photo booth at the wedding but it's just not in the budget at this point... so I was considering setting up a cute backdrop outside on the lawn (big gorgeous farm venue) for pre...

My wedding is Saturday and I have two photographers. They are a father daughter team and they are their own business. No one else works for them and they don't work for any sort of larger company. I...

Since I live in a different state, my mother wants to plan a "Girls Only Bridal Shower" The same weekend she hosts the shower will be the same weekend we dress shop. She wants to invite the Dallas...

My invitations have proven to be the bane of my existence. Despite multiple multiple multiple proofs from different people, I'm still finding out things that i missed. Right now, I'm wondering if i...

Without getting into it, almost all of my family (both parental sides plus my parents and sibling) may not be at my wedding with the exception of one brother. My FH has two large families (his...