Etiquette and Advice
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Hi all! So I was having a conversation with my mom tonight about my wedding and plans for the wedding, when the idea of receiving lines came up. My mom says I have to do one, it would be at the church...
I don't really want a bridal shower at all, so hopefully this is a moot point but my mother and FMIL have both already made comments about registries and showers, so Idk if I'm going to get out of it....
Is it necessary to email each vendor that I have contacted if I choose not to go with them? I feel like I have contacted a million djs, photographers, and florists (in reality about five of each) over...
I just got my estimated total charges from our venue. She added up all the food charges. Added up the beverages. Added the venue fee on top of that. And then calculated the sales tax. Can she charge...
My ceremony and reception will be in my back yard. I had planned all along on the bridal party getting ready in the house. As we start thinking more and more about details, I suddenly realized that 2...
Hey all, I'm looking for a two or three tiered stand for our wedding cheesecakes (8" and 12", and possibly also a 10"). I'm finding tons of cute tiered cupcake stands (with small cake stand on top),...
I need a wedding guest perspective! I'm thinking about not doing a cake cutting. We are gonna have a big dessert table. If we do have a cake it will just be a one tier cake simply for the sake of...
Not sure on what the standard is since my future in-laws will be paying for the rehearsal dinner. Do I invite my brothers and their spouses to the rehearsal dinner if they are not in the wedding? FH's...
I received an invitation to my cousins wedding this July. The invitation is to the reception only and states that they are having a private wedding ceremony earlier that day. I'm a little bummed that...
I'm completely broken that I have to miss my best friend's wedding, especially for such a terrible reason. This is extremely hard for me. I thought about recording a speech and having the dj play the...
So I am making a sign for our wedding ceremony instead of doing wedding programs. My parents are separated. My mom is remarried to my stepdad. I don't particularly care for him. But either way. Under...
This is really embarrassing but I've been having some jealous feelings recently toward other people getting married! It sounds totally immature since I'm getting married myself in less than 8 months....
Ok - haven't figured this one out yet...need some inspiration. Help!
I'm sooooo out of my area of expertise!! My soon to be mother in law has been diagnosed with late stage cancer, So we've decided to get married now!! I am delighted to give she and my FH this gift,...
Hey everyone! My day is fast approaching and my RSVP date is tomorrow, with a final count due next week to my venue. My best friend (BM who has been helping tremendously) is telling me "make sure you...
Hey y'all! I have really sensitive skin. I wash my face at least once a day and try to moisturize when I remember. Other than that, I really don't do anything. It breaks out at least once a month...
My best friend is planning her wedding for next year. They are considering doing a cocktail reception with hors d'ouvres (stationary and passed) with an open bar. What do you all think the etiquette...
Is this unheard of? Trying to get it out the way quickly so people can keep dancing.
