Etiquette and Advice
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Hey everyone! I guess this is more of an etiquette question. We are not really in need of any actual gifts and would both prefer cash. Is it rude or offensive to just create a Zola Cash Fund registry?...
My husband and I are planning a 25th wedding anniversary vow renewal & party. We will have approx. 120 guests, a DJ, dinner, open bar. The vow renewal will take place at the banquet hall before...
We are having a destination wedding that is immediate family only and then a reception with all family and friends at home when we return. Is it rude to have a bridal shower before the actual wedding...
Ok so my mother in laws daughter is getting married this Friday, she is sad and happy at the same time. I want to encourage her some how but I cant think of anything. I am normally really good a...
Hi, guys! I am looking for opinions on some after party etiquette. Our reception is going to be from 4:30 - 9:30 and will be fully catered with an open bar. The after party would be at a bar and FH...
How are you "preparing" (or not) for your first kiss when the officiant announces you as spouses? Do you plan to practice? Is tongue off limits? I love kissing my man, but the thought of anything more...
So we just received a Save the Date via FB that's the same day as our wedding. It was from my FH's friend, I'm pretty sure we sent them a STD. The sad part now their friends have to choose and we were...
I just wanted to know if it was common for guests to change their RSVP? So far I've had 7 guests to initially RSVPd yes switch to no.
EDITED* I am marrying a wonderful man who's family is from Guatemala. While the majority of them live here, a large portion do not speak any English (including his mom). I am trying to find a balance...
I'm a lucky guy. Wonderful bride, and a lot of good people that I've been close with since childhood. So I ended up choosing 6 groomsmen. I sort of have 7, but one of them will actually be doubling as...
So newly engaged as of last week! Yay! But I've been lurking on here for my best friends wedding as an 'honorary maid of honor' (she has 2 sisters and she felt obligated to make them maids of honor...
Hi guys. I'm wondering if anyone has any ideas on how to curtail the whole clinking glasses to get the couple to kiss thing. My FH and I are not big into PDAs and my FH deals with a lot of social...
So I will have an open bar at my wedding. The bartending service is stating that if I don't want to have a tip jar then it will be an additional 7% gratuity on top of the 15% in the contract. Is it...
Hi guys! I have both a Maid and a Matron of honor. So far I have always envisioned my maid of honor standing closest to me. She is younger and a tomboy, she has been receiving a lot of help from her...
My fiancé and I already organized the wedding invitations but I haven't officially sealed the envelopes due to going back and forth whether to include directions? My MOH she is married and said if...
Let me start off by saying, I'm mildly afraid to post so please take pity on my ignorant soul if I say something stupid. Lol For my sisters wedding my mom paid for her kids (bridesmaids, herself and...
So what was supposed to be a weekend of fun in Miami turned into a complete disaster. Everything was good. Was having fun but my cousin who is the MOH brought her friend on the trip which I'm ok with...
Can you tell i haven't been to many weddings Who's name goes first during the ceremony the bride or the groom? example: I, bride (wife) take thee groom (husband) ... I, groom take thee bride or I,...
So I'm getting married in October. My fiance's brother and his wife just found out they're expecting a baby in August. I'm verry happy for them but I've recently been informed that I must invite my...
Hey everyone! My wedding is quickly approaching (12 days) and I wanted a little advice. We haven't received many wedding presents yet, which is fine, but I'm a little worried people will send them...