Discussions from Etiquette and Advice

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...

Soooooo ...... our wedding was a "destination wedding" for about 80% of our guests. Do I send a thank you to the 2 couples that flew in (Hubby's family) but gave no gift? I honestly don't want to...

There’s 18 days until my wedding and I just had a bridesmaid drop out. I’m beyond stressed and don’t know what I should do. I now have an off number of bridesmaids to groomsmen. Has this happened to...

I’m new here and in need of advice as I figure out my guest list for my small-ish sized wedding. I love my little brother but he is dating someone I don’t like. They’ve been together for over 4 years...

Hey guys! Anyone have any trouble with vendors not cashing your checks right away? I paid a deposit ($200) for hair/make up and this is going on two weeks that it hasn't been deposited. I can...

I'm hoping for advice/impressions on the wording of my programs. Context: FH and I are both 36 and both getting married for the first time My parents divorced when I was 9; dad has been remarried for...

Is it tacky to use nice plastic plates/silverware at my daughters wedding but still use regular glassware? My caterer says it is.But I want to buy nice sturdy plates/silverware for food service and...

My fiancé is a father of 6. Two of his sons over 18 live together in a house. Four are still living with him. One of the four is over 18. I know anyone over 18 gets an invitation. In our case, what do...

Hello! We requested "no gifts, please" for our wedding. I plan on displaying a small card box and small "card" sign next to it. I feel like if I were a guest attending a no-gift wedding, I would still...