Discussions from Etiquette and Advice

Im 63 days out and trying not to panick. I have 40 days to have the remaining balance for my venue and some family that once stated they would help pay are now not going to. We changed to a bigger...

Hi everyone! So me and my fiancé want to have a secular wedding, however a good amount of our family is religious (they are not overly critical people, but they are very religious). Any advice on how...

I am hoping to have a WOW factor at my wedding and am looking for ideas. I know good music, good food, and flowing booze makes for a great party, but I am wanting to add in something else to entertain...

I can't believe I'm feeling this way.. I'm that weird lady who didn't have a venue with less than 4 month to go. But great news! I booked my venue. And all of a sudden it hit me, what if no one comes?...

Does anyone know if a canvas aisle runner will stay in place better than those cheap fabric runners that you can buy at hobby lobby? Has anyone used a canvas runner? Pros/Cons?

I hadn't previously given much thought to this but one of my bridesmaids who has been a bridesmaid about 10 times mentioned that she hates it when she has to do the "bridal party entrance" during the...

Hi all! My FH is looking at carbon fiber rings and I can't find too many reviews on them? Do any of you have them? What do you think? Otherwise, we're thinking maybe we can get him a silicon ring....

I can't decide how to do the seating for VIP guests. Options I've considered are: 1. us two at a sweetheart table with wedding party nearby at a table and our parents with our grandparents/siblings...

So this is going to be my second marriage and I wanted your thoughts on a shower and registering. Do you think it's still appropriate to register and have a shower?

Hey, I just wanted to get a quick survey of all you fabulous and smart ladies! I don't go to a lot of weddings so I really don't know what's an appropriate amount to give! One of my best friends is...

I booked a DJ for my wedding but im having second thoughts. The reception is an early one starting at 11am and ending at 3pm. Plus, most of those invited are OOT and out of country so i expect to have...

Hi friends! We are planning an outdoor backyard wedding with the reception being held under a tent. It's summer in Indiana and nobody knows what kind of weather we will get. I'm nervous about heat and...

My mom is asking for a list of women I'd like to invite to the shower. Do I really need to invite every woman that's invited to the wedding? Some are SO's of the invited guests or plus one's (yes,...

I invited some of the ladies from my family and my FH's family to a wine tasting. The purpose is to give everyone an opportunity to get to know each other before the wedding. I'm paying for the...

Hello all! So I have a question about the father daughter dance. Both mine and my FHs parents are divorced. Both our fathers won't be at our wedding reception, however I really want my FH to have a...

For our wedding title does my last name or his last name go first? I know I can just do "The Smith Wedding" but most of my relatives aren't familiar with his last name so I'd like to include my last...

I am in my early 40's and am getting married for my first time. I have always dreamed of a wedding but this week I started to feel guilt for having one. That money could go to other things we need (we...

I need help! We are having a destination wedding at a family home we are using for free in a remote part of NY. The space of deck where we want to hold the ceremony will only hold 35 chairs or people....

We have only my 2 kids involved in the wedding. Our families have basically walked out of our lives after 7 years together due to problems with FH kids, and my side due to a very serious problem with...

So again my last post is not showing up even when I posted a new comment and updated it, even when I search. Idk what's going on but oh well. I finally heard back from the videographer, and thank...