Discussions from Etiquette and Advice

I eloped with my husband last September, which was not the original plan. My only surviving grandma was diagnosed with cancer and given prognosis of just weeks left to live. She helped raise me, and I...

Hi everyone! My wedding is next year. We have been together for almost 10 years now. We were thinking about eloping now and still have the ceremony and reception next year. This is because right now...

My mom made a sign to put on the bigger of the 6 stalls in my venues restroom (not the handicap stall) that says "bride only" I get it because no one wants to sit in pee or get pee on their dress and...

Has anyone ever heard of a Display Bridal Shower? Someone told me it's where guests bring gifts either wrapped in cellophane or unwrapped with a bow and are placed on display at the shower so there's...

Hi all, I had a read through some similar posts but really need advice on my specific situation. I once had a best friend, it’s actually our 10 year friendiversary this year. We were in brownies...

Our wedding is September 30, 2023. More than 60% of our guests are from out of state. We did send save the dates at the end of last year because of so many out of town guests. I spent a lot of time...

Hi, need some help. I have a doctorate and my family thinks it should be customary on the invite to have "Dr." in front of my name... to say Dr. Me and (fiance) invites you..... 1. majority of the...

I have been STRUGGLING trying to pick my group of bridesmaids. I’m getting married in April of 2024 and time is moving so fast. Every time I decide on a group I feel good about it for a few days and...

As always listening to my procrastinating FH, I have now missed Vistaprints 50% off sale, and I need to order invitations TODAY... My invitations need to go out the first week in Sept for my November...

I know this is always a hot topic and I am probably not in a unique situation but here for advice regardless. I have 2 good friends that were in relationships when I sent out save the dates a while...

I'm really, really hurt and disappointed by my bridal shower. For context, my husband and I had to emergency elope for insurance purposes last year after we already booked a venue and decided to keep...

Please help! I am fully aware that one must not invite anyone to any showers if these people are not also invited to the wedding. This makes perfect sense to me. My aunt offered to host a couples...

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...