Discussions from Etiquette and Advice

I was going to order my thank you cards at the end of the month when I order our remaining paper items (escort cards, table numbers, programs, and menus) from Minted. But I noticed most of the Thank...

This might be a dumb question, but what is the whole process for getting the marriage license? I know it varies state by state. My general understanding is...you go apply for the marriage license so...

My fiance and I work for the same company but are now located in different offices. I recently made the move to a new office/position. We have created our guest list which includes everyone in the...

Are you having your bouquets made with real or fake flowers? Why?

What are your thoughts on having the cocktail hour in the same room as the reception? My venue charges an addition $900 for a separate room for the cocktail hour. My FH and I plan on taking the...

My wedding is not until 5-12-18 due to financial and personal reasons. Recently my grandfather has been not doing so well and I'm not really sure if he is going to make it to my wedding next year. I...

FH heard me mention writing thank you notes to my girls, and said he wasn't planning on writing them to his guys. He says he isn't sure if he has received thank you cards in the past as a groomsman....

Have any of you dealt with vendors who either take a lot of time to respond to you or don't respond at all, even when they've responded to previous messages? Right now I have three vendors that have...

My fiancee is in the military & is being deployed in October, (got engaged on April 1) and we both want the wedding before then. Without a wedding planner and having school on top of this is so...

I haven't picked my bridal party yet, but I have 6 close friends (5 of which I was a bridesmaid in their wedding) and a future SIL, so I'm looking at possibly 7 bridesmaids. Is that too many for a...

My fiancé is in the army and he doesn't want to wear his uniform because he says it's hot and uncomfortable. My question is does he have to wear it? I know a lot of men and women in the military wear...

18 days out from the wedding and I still haven't gotten my FH a wedding day gift yet. Would anyone mind sharing ideas on what they are doing for their FH on the wedding day? I'm debating on just...

What do I put on a details card if I am not blocking out hotel rooms for guests? The invites I am going to order are a set: invite, rsvp card, and details card. Do I just put directions?

Hi ladies. I am wondering if I am the only one having my sisters and FH brothers as bridesmaids & groomsmen? And no friends etc... It seems to cause wedges sometimes. Honestly it seems easier & more...

Hi everyone! I'm truly sorry to bring this up again. I know gifts/cards are optional and not mandatory and the presence of our guests was enough for us at our wedding. However, just curious to see if...

Are we the only couple that is not having a bridal party in their wedding?? Every time someone asks me who my BM's are, I tell them my FH and I are choosong not to do a bridal party, they are shocked...

FH and I went to check out our invitation proofs today and I love how they came out but we ran into a couple of issues. First, I have a middle name while FH does not. FH thinks the line with my name...

After seeing a runny nose post I just realized I might be battling a runny nose, itchy eyes, and sneezing that day. I usually am okay but this spring has been killing me! I even have a cracked skin...

Hi all! I have an amazing wedding planner who has been an absolute dream come true. I'm looking for some unique gift ideas in addition to a cash tip. Any suggestions?

FH is Vietnamese, and we are trying to incorporate his culture into our wedding. He feels like it’s too white washed as it is, and he’s right. I’ve asked him what traditions he would like to include,...