Discussions from Etiquette and Advice

I read somewhere about a wedding website that has RSVPs that limit the number of people a respondent is bringing. For example, you invite Mr & Mrs Smith only (no kids or guests) and when they find...

So my biggest fear is people RSVP and then don't show up and we are stuck paying for a $40 plate of food for each person that didn't show up. So my FH and I were joking around about people that...

My fiancé loves red velvet cake and wants that for our wedding cake flavor. I've read that you shouldn't use red velvet for your wedding cake because it stains your teeth red from the dye, which would...

So first off let me say that we are not actually fighting but he is very adamant about keeping he guest list small. I agree wholeheartedly and fight now our List is at I think 35. His extended family...

What is the etiquette regarding invitations when there is a family feud. Situation: My mother's sister (B) and her daughter (J) made some very hurtful and disgusting remarks towards my sister...

I got quotes from two different hotels in the area of my wedding. Both are fairly close to the venue. One is a Marriott and is the cheaper option. The second is a La Quinta and is $20 more per...

First of all: I want to apologize for my post yesterday I'm brand new to Wedding Wire, and only posted cause a friend told me to reach out, and warned me to be careful of discouragement. I didn't...

If the invitation is addressed to a couple with a child, is it understood that the child is invited too?

Our wedding is on 10/28/17. We live out of state, but are getting married in my home town (about an 8 hr drive one way) . Since I do not live there and work a job with specific vacation allotments, I...

How does it work? I've looked up examples of personalized vows, and when I think of vows I think of the officiant doing the whole "repeat after me" but obviously you wouldn't have him saying this for...

Ok so my sister in law just got engaged in December. She is eloping in march, but is still having a wedding with a ceremony and reception in November. She has 7 BM and still wants all of use to get...

Don't want to seem gift grabby and also don't want to be rude.

I have how we met, should I also include individual interests and careers or just keep it centered around us as a couple? I'm writing it and it's starting to feel like a personals ad haha. Just...

One of my best friends was talking to me last night. My best friend and her boyfriend have been in a relationship for about six months. They are a near their 30s, unbelievably happy together, and they...

When friends or family throw you a bridal shower, a) do you get them a gift for doing so; b) if so, what would be an appropriate amount to spend on the gift??

Hi, I have read so much about cash bars, that I am a little confused. We are hosting beer and wine all night, so that is not the issue. Soda, tea, and juice are also available, of course. Is it rude...

I'm having a brain fart on how to address the rsvp envelopes, so I was curious how you all did it? FH said put "The Future Mr. & Mrs. _____", my mom said just put our address and nobody's name, my...

Our flower girl is the youngest daughter of one of my cousins and we know she obviously has to be invited to the reception. However, she has two older siblings (9 and 12) that are younger than we want...