Discussions from Etiquette and Advice

I'm finishing up designing our invitations and I'm stuck on some wording. My fiance thinks a lot of the common phrases are too formal for us. He didn't like things like "Request the pleasure of your...

Do people normally get cake knife and server sets for cutting the cake? I assumed the vendor would have one. It's a hotel with a nice restaurant, but I came across a knife and server set when I was...

Hey everyone! This might be a silly question, but a few of my BM have asked me who they're walking down the aisle with and we haven't set anything in stone who's walking with who. But it had me...

Has anyone used Zola for their wedding registry and if so what are some pros/cons? FH and I are considering it but I don't know much about it. Also curious if anyone has bought anything off a Zola...

Before you booked your caterer--if you're booking a separate caterer from your venue--did they offer or agree to a tasting before you put down a deposit? This question seems silly to me, but I want to...

My FH and I are working on songs for our procession and rescission. I was wondering, do we each need our own song and then one for our bridal party? (we each have 7 people) I have my song and he has...

This is terrible but does anybody else REALLY struggle to get along with their mother in law??

We are looking to cut costs without sacrificing the majority guest experience so our priorities are food, dj, alcohol, etc. I was wondering what you all thought in terms of the etiquette for providing...

Is champagne necessary? We will have wine and beer at the reception already. Is champagne necessary for the toasts or can we just stick with the wine and beer? Thanks so much!!

This is a popular tradition but I just don't get it. No disrespect to anyone who does this, but I would be concerned if I had a toddler carrying our wedding bands. Those are important ! Why is the...

So, I'm torn on whether or not to invite children to our wedding. I will have 4 kids there that will be in the bridal party: my goddaughter, my godson, my godson's sister, and my FH's only young...

For the wedding we are ONLY inviting immediate family. My maid of honor is throwing a bachelorette party for me and was wondering who to invite. I have one sister and my finance has two. It would just...

Right now I currently work in an office about 15 minutes from my apartment. It's okay. The pay is decent but I don't really enjoy it. I knew going into this job that it would be more of a stepping...

One of my bridesmaids recently got engaged and told me she's going to ask me to be a bridesmaid (with a gift). Normally, I'd be ecstatic because I love weddings and I think it's an honor to be asked...

So with a slight change of plans, we are now having the ceremony at my families church and a short reception with cake, finger foods, and drinks in the "kitchen/family" room of the church. Original...

I don't know about everyone else, but I am wearing a very form fitted lace up mermaid gown. All of the tips and tricks for peeing while in your dress show more loose fitting, ball gown style dresses....

I wanted to know if it's necessary to have my FH's sister as a bridesmaid? I'm not close with her. We've chit chatted for bit but I've noticed I've been blocked off her social media accounts. I feel...

Hi everyone! We have chosen to have a plated dinner and our venue offers 2-3 meal options for our guests to chose from. How should you note what meal each guest has chosen? Is this something you...

Hi everyone, this is my first post and I'm looking for some opinions/advice. We are getting married in France (that's where we will be living at the time) - but I'm from Canada and he's from Ireland....