Discussions from Etiquette and Advice

It's that time of life where all of my friends are starting to get engaged all at the same time, myself included. I've always wanted to plan my wedding close to the day of my fiance and I's...

Is it normal for grandparents to walk down the isle? I hadn't planned on this but my mom is now asking me why I won't honor my grandmother. I feel it is unnecessary as she would be the only...

I found my dress .. but I don't know about the bustle. What exactly is it? The David's Bridal employee stated that they could pin it up in the back, but is my dress supposed to stay up like that all...

I asked my bridesmaids over a year ago, and all 5 were in board. In october, I asked that they get their dresses ordered by december, as the designer would take 4-6 months to ship, and I wanted to...

How would you or have you handled guests asking for a plus one if they didn't get one? I've had a few people ask and not sure what the proper response is.

Hi all, Getting down to the wire and need to decide on bartenders. They suggest 1 bartender per 75 guests. We're having a full open bar (beer/wine/liquor) for 91 adults (including me and FH). I'd say...

Do grandparents walk down the aisle? My grandmother is still with us (other 3 are deceased) so I was wondering if she has a role or is she just seated during the ceremony?

What did you/are you planning to do the day after the wedding? My FH and I are getting married Saturday and leaving for our honeymoon Tuesday. We're staying at a little bed and breakfast the night of...

My Fiance is leaving on military training for 9 months in 2 weeks. We were planning on getting married this summer, but with him leaving we think we need to get married before he leaves. I have always...

I am getting married in June of next year and was thinking of not having a bridal party. My fiancé and I do not live in the same house yet, but we have been collecting things for our place so we are...

My fiancé and I found out today our close friends eloped on vacation via a FB post. Are there any etiquette rules to giving gifts to them?

Hey everyone, I'm a caretaker for a woman with muscular dystrophy and we've become good friends. We're close in age and my sister works with her as well. I'd like to invite her to the wedding and have...

Slowly but surely! If you e mailed me your wedding date, I am in to June right now. If you didn't, please send it along so I can put your request in date order. And to Bee, I just saw your thank you...

I bought a bird cage veil off etsy and it's way to gold and doesn't look good with my dress. however, the shop is in denmark. they accept returns but i didn't know if there were any US websites that...

Hello!!! We're planning a carnival cruise out of Port Canaveral. Has anyone done this before? Any tips or helpful information. We sail Oct 8Th, 2017, but the wedding is on the ship prior to leaving...

Does anyone have any suggestions on great processional songs? Nothing too common like "a thousand years" something beautiful! Would love a good instrumental! But songs with words are good too!

Our DJ friend is offering his services at no cost and it just dawned on me that we should get him a thank you gift? Any thoughts? He is not much of a drinker so a bottle of liquor or wine won't do. He...

If you've reached out to several venues, photographers, etc., and have decided to go with someone else, do reach out & let them know you won't be using them, or just leave it?

I have seen numerous questions about this during the week. Here is a friendly public service announcement for those of you who are just starting on your wedding planning journey. 1. If you extend an...

I had a nervous breakdown last night regarding the wedding. I'm doing alot of the planning myself, and although I love my FH he doesn't really help with much. I feel like I'm stressed about...