Discussions from Etiquette and Advice

I was just invited to a bridal shower for a distant family member. The invitation doesn't say they couple is registered anywhere, and I found their wedding website and it's completely bare except for...

Good Morning all!! So, my FH's younger sister just got engaged to her longterm GF (Hooray!!) We're all very excited, especially since FH and I already have plans to fly out and visit them in early...

My husband and I just got married in May and I would like to send an announcement to our church as well as thank them for their support. I am having trouble wording the fact that we got married....

My wedding is in 2 months and with the amount of planning for the wedding, hectic work schedule, and distance of my friends and family, it looks like I won't have the time to have a Bridal shower. I...

FH and I both come from large families- FMIL is one of 5 and my dad is one of 7. Our families together totaled 100 people, not including anybody's friends. We are struggling with so many aspects of...

Hi all!! I have a dilemma. We're downsizing our guest list from 70 to about 30.. My mom has a couple that she's been friends with pretty much her entire life. I call them Aunt & Uncle because of how...

My BFF wanted to throw me a bridal shower, but I didn't want one, so I suggested a ladies' night dinner out, followed by optional shenanigans at the local casino. My intention was most certainly not...

Hey ladies. Long story short: I am super grateful to my parents who gave me a maximum budget for wedding and honeymoon combined. My family is from all over the place and a good amount of my family is...

My venue does not offer a selection of entrees for people to choose from. Everyone gets the same menu, except for vegetarians/food allergies, etc. I am leaning towards poultry, because while I would...

So we printed off our invitations and have already sent several out. My FMIL informed me a few days ago that there was no date on the invitation. *face palm* Totally my fault, I have no idea how I...

I have been asked a LOT by family members if I will be hyphenating my future last name and I didn't even realize it was potentially a popular thing. I personally don't want to hyphenate just because...

Soooo looking for advice and/or other brides in the same boat. My parents divorced when I was really young. I don't have a bad relationship with my dad, but we're also not terribly close. He typically...

Hey guys, We aren't having a bridal party but are still doing a processional. I figure it would go like this: Officiant (FH grandfather - He's a judge) FH My mom w/escort FH's parents FH's grandmother...

Are you doing a groom's cake for your FH? A groom's cake traditionally is a gift from the bride to the groom that reflects his personality and interests in his favorite cake flavor. I was thinking...

I'm in the process of working on invitations (I know it's early, but attempting to take advantage of VistaPrints awesome sale right now). Our reception will be starting at 5pm with cocktail hour....

Anyone know about this Hitchswitch Name Change Kit? It's been advertised by The Knot, but i can't tell if it's real. Supposedly you send in your info once, pay for it, and then get completely filled...

Tomorrow my FH and I are going to tour our first venues and will be throughout the weekend. ANY advice on questions we should ask at the tours? Anything I should be cautious of? THANK YOU

I have quite a few friends and family members with allergies. My fiancé and I already plan on accommodating them and having options for them but we have two problems and need some suggestions on how...