Discussions from Etiquette and Advice

Okay so we are doing a wax seal stamp on our envelopes and I am trying to order the seal, but I don't know if we should do our initials (R&M), or the initial of his (my future) last name (H)??

My bridal shower was this weekend and it was so much fun! I was really touched with the number of people who made it and I enjoyed spending time with them. Unfortunately, due either to a registry...

Help! For my reception, my matron of honor, told me I don't have to announce my junior bridesmaid and flower girl at the reception They should be at the table already. She said it should be more of an...

I just booked the photo booth for the wedding and the attendant told me to start thinking about what I want the picture strips to say at the bottom. I know that most wedding things are personalized...

Hello All, I'm new here but figured I'd ask advice as I'm going back and forth on this topic and see varying advice online. My fiance and I are planning a destination wedding in Riviera Maya area and...

My fiance only has one sibling, and she has 4 kids: two daughters (11 and 1), and two sons (9 and 8). The kids weren't around when their other uncle got married, so this would be their only chance to...

Hello. My fiancee has a step-mother that we are not really close to. She is invited to the wedding and all the pre-wedding things (engagement party and bridal shower) but I am wondering if I should...

HELP!! We sent out the Save the Dates to family and close friends for the wedding, and I had someone confront me on their failure to receive one as of yet. We are friendly with this person, but we...

Ok, so I nearly lost my dad four years ago. My brother and I preformed CPR, got him back, the whole 9 yards. So, I know how lucky I am to have him here for my wedding day. I want to make his father of...

My FH and I make our own wine, and we really want to incorporate this into our favors even though we know it's going to be a little pricey. We are looking at ~175 guests and I'm afraid it's going to...

It has been over 8 weeks since the wedding and no photos yet. There wasn't any amount of time in the contract. Is it normal for it to take 3 months?

My fiance and I are planning a beach wedding in florida with just immidiate family and we're planning on doing a reception kind of party at home, in illinois, about 2-3 weeks later. We want it to be...

I will become a stepmom to two wonderful boys (12 and 16) when we get married. I plan to write "vows" for them, and want to give them some sort of symbolic gift, but can't think of anything... they...

Hi all- I need a little advice for dealing with the fallout of my wedding. My MOH have been friends since college, about 10 years. At the wedding, she got up and gave a terribly cringeworthy speech....

I'm getting married in 13 days and need help thinking of gift ideas for my mom! She has been my biggest supporter these past 9 months and has helped me plan every detail of my wedding so I want to get...

I don't want to be rude, but my dad's cousins CHILD is getting married. I've met them once at another family wedding. My FH and I are invited, but we will not be attending. Do I have to write them a...

My friend's bachelorette party is coming up [a low key bonfire get together thing] and I have no idea what to get her. What did you buy if anything; any ideas? I've never been to one and she didn't...

Is anyone having open seating for their reception? My FMIL really does not want to do a seating chart, but every article I have read says that open seating is a bad idea for a reception.

I have already gotten my invitations and the time for the ceremony is at 1800 hours but do we actually start the ceremony then or do we have a 15 minute grace period for stragglers built in?

My fiance is set on having a hashtag but I ain't good at that! Our first names are Joash and Valentina and last name will be Thomas. Suggestions Appreciated!!