Discussions from Etiquette and Advice

Hi! We are having a somewhat unconventional wedding and I am wondering if we should provide transportation for our guests (about 32 people), even though our budget will be extremely tight if we do. We...

While reading some posts on here I realized that alot of girls KNOW that he has bought a ring and say they are "waiting" on the proposal.. I had never even heard of that, but reading these WW message...

My bridal shower is coming up soon. My future MIL suggested my future husband bring his dad with him at the end of the bridal shower to say hi and help load up gifts. She is also suggesting his...

Hi all, I am feeling pretty bummed out. 3 of my bridesmaids live out of town and one already dropped out after alot of wishy washyness. She originally had said several times she 100% would be there...

The date my fiancé and I selected conflicts with a trip my sister already has booked...and my mother expects me to change it. Background - I am a widow and my fiancé is a widower. I'm 44, he's 51 - we...

Hi! I am getting married at the end of September at a winery that has two large cabins, one for the groom and groomsmen and one for the bride and bridesmaids it is free and we have it for the...

Is it appropriate for a bridal shower to be hosted for an older couple? I am in the 2nd half of my 30s and my fiancé is in the first half of his 40s. This is the first marriage for both of us, we only...

My fiancé and I don’t know what to do. Yesterday, my brother died unexpectedly from an overdose. He had seemed clean and getting better (I helped him get into rehab about 6 months ago.) I am the only...

Hey all! Need advice. I got somewhat forced into adding my fiancés sisters into my wedding. I’ve always wanted small, so I added them as personal attendants. I don’t know what to do about hair and...

Hello ladies! So I'm marrying my fiance in August this year, and have, like most of us, spent months planning a beautiful day! For the most part, it will be an adults-only reception, with the...

Our wedding is in New Jersey, September 2024, but my Fiance's whole family is Canadian, and 80% of all guest will be out-of-state (or country). I was planning on sending STDs in October then...

Hi All! We are going for a small, adult only reception however, my daughter, niece and best friend’s daughters will be there. Is there a classy way to call out there will be an exception for those 4...

Any other brides here not having a bachelorette party? I am aware no one is entitled to anything, but as the one who always plans birthday parties, bachelorette parties, bridal showers, baby showers...

Has anyone asked guests if they plan to drink at the wedding? Our caterer gives a large discount for sober guests, but we would need a head count for the caterer ahead of time. How would you word this...

I'm having an extremely small wedding, only 6 people will be in attendance. My partner & I are only having our closest friends attend. I'd love to have more people there but due to financial...

Hey, my question goes out to brides whom already had an outdoor wedding or are planning one. How did you/do you plan to combat the bees for your outdoor wedding? My wedding is next June and depending...

I got married in September and it seems like I blinked and we’ve almost been married eight months! 🤯 I was doing some spring cleaning and found my THANK YOU NOTES that we planned to send out three...

Hello all, I just wanted to get advice on a situation! I am not the sort of person to usually be upset about this sort of thing or create any drama but I can't help but feeling hurt by this situation....

I’m not trying to offend anyone, but I’m genuinely curious why people do not allow children at weddings or receptions? Even before I had my daughter, I would have wanted my nieces and nephews to come...

Hello! I am getting married and having my reception at a country club. I am already tipping servers, bartender and day of coordinator. Do I also tip the entire kitchen staff? Just head chef? Or...