Discussions from Etiquette and Advice

Hi! Our wedding is October 19th this year. August is a crazy month of birthdays and camping that we have planned so I was thinking of having my bridal shower in September. Probably September 10th...

Before any of you jump on my case, yes I know the only duty a bridesmaid has is to show up at my wedding in her dress BUT as someone who is supposed to be a best friend I feel like a little enthusiasm...

I was talking to my FMIL about the bridal shower and she mentioned not knowing anything about it yet. I told her my MOH is planning it and I do want her (MOH) to get invites out. FMIL said she wants...

So I was discussing invites with FH and suggested that anyone who wasn't in a relationship would get 'and guest' added to their invite in case they wanted to bring someone. He jokingly asked if we...

Thank you to everyone who let me know about the no tux before 6 rule. I had no idea when my FH made the reservation there was an issue w etiquette. :-/ Ceremony is 11:30 a.m. Reception is 12-5. So......

My wedding starts at 12 o'clock noon on a Sunday reception starts promptly at 1 I opted not to have DJ because the venue has a nice sound system that we can just play a curated playlist on but one of...

What song is everyone playing as you leave ceremony as Mr. & Mrs.?

Hey all! Our RSVP deadline was yesterday, so we'll be taking time this weekend to follow-up with stragglers. I have a feeling a good majority of them won't answer or respond this weekend. How long...

Collecting addresses for my wedding guests is giving me so much anxiety. I feel like I just don't know where to begin. For now, the plan is to send out a survey via private message on Facebook (for my...

Is anyone having a jack and Jill thrown for them? I'm getting married in June 2018 and MOH mentioned doing one in October due to the potential for snow during the month of March when it would...

So I'm starting the process of invitations and I'm trying to see how many I need to order. Here's where I got stuck: adult children living at home. I have several families that have 18 year olds...

I am at a loss as to what to get my mom and FH's mom for wedding gifts. What are some ideas you have used or will use? Thanks!

Our wedding is 11-5 on August 13. Groomsmen will be in DB tuxes. Father's will be in nice suits. Do you recommend "formal" or "semi-formal." I worry about people coming in khakis if I include semi.......

Hello. I wanted to know if anyone had banquet style seating around circular tables for their ceremony. The venue I have only permits indoor ceremonies to be done with banquet style seating, as it is...

I recently got engaged (yay!) and selecting my bridal party was relatively easy. I kept it to my two closest cousins, sisters in law and my longtime best friend. I am now realizing how awkward it is...

Hello friends, our wedding is only 24 days away and we have confirmed 97 out of the 100 guests. My worry is how many people will ACTUALLY show up? I am terrified that we'll have some people who will...

Is anyone else not booking a limo or any sort of transportation on the wedding day? I plan on doing hair and makeup at my house and getting dressed at my venue. My ceremony and reception are at the...

Our ceremony and reception are at the same venue. We have a block of rooms reserved at two hotels. The hotel we are staying at is 2 miles from the venue, the other is 5 miles away. Guests that would...

Hi everyone! We have our MOH and BM giving a speech at our reception along with my brother who is walking me down the aisle. However, 2 of my other bridesmaids want to give speeches. They're both very...