Discussions from Etiquette and Advice

Hi guys! I need some other people's advice on this: Is sneaking out during the cocktail hour after pictures for 30 mins to catch a private meal with my new husband rude? I had seen this idea floating...

I have been invited to my Godson's wedding and I am planning to attend. I had a falling out with his parents (my first cousin and her husband) his uncle (another first cousin) and his grandmother (my...

Hello, I need advice on how to do this the right way. I asked my soon to be brother in laws gf to be one of my bridesmaids but she broke up with him a few months ago. The wedding isn’t till March 2024...

Hi everyone!!! Stick with me here, because I reallllllly need advice on how to handle this situation. My wedding is on 7/31/21. So one of my fiance's best friends and groomsman (referred to as GM for...

Hi all, So I have a bit of a dilemma! My fiancé's sister is a bridesmaid in our wedding, and she's recently announced she's pregnant. I'm over the moon for her, especially as she didn't think she...

My FH and I are getting married in 2 months. We started talking about gift giving to those who have helped with planning, but we are both unsure who all needs gifts and when to give them. Would love...

I am having a hard time figuring out who gets plus one any help would be wonderful thank you.

Hi everyone! So my husband is Indian and a practicing Hindu but because he was in the military we originally did a small quick wedding. His family, especially his grandparents, would like us to have a...

Our best man just passed away suddenly in an accident. He was my fiancés best friend as well as the other groomsmen’s friend and they are having a rough time dealing with it, that being said he was...

My wedding says no children on the invitation. That said I made exceptions for my nephew and the guests who have infants/newborns. But some people don't seem to understand this rule I have...

Hi all! I am wanting some advice on my current situation. Our wedding is 3 months away and a few days ago one of my bridemaids (who is also my cousin) called to ask me if it would be a big deal if her...

Ok, so both my FH's Parents and Mine speak Spanish only. We are 3rd gen so we have our cousins and friend who are more comfortable in English, have a few uncles/Aunts (my side) that undrstnd English,...

We’re interfaith so we are having a ceremony A+lunch reception on Day 1 and ceremony B+evening reception on Day 2. The venues are different. Day 1 venue can accommodate more people than Day 2. Our...

I am curious. When your venue is all-inclusive, what is the etiquette for tipping? Do we tip one lump sum, or individually? Do we tip at all (I think so)? What have you done?

Long story, but there was a family rift between my mom's side of the family and my dad's side of the family. Now neither sides get along with each other. I have multiple bridesmaids from both sides of...

I am attending a small destination wedding, apx 20 people this fall; 2500 miles from where we all live. The couple chose an upscale restaurant for their reception and are having guests pay for their...

This is my first post so hopefully I put it in the right section! Would hotels typically let you "check in" early on your wedding day? For example: I'm looking for a place for my bridesmaids and moms...

My boyfriend and I have been in a loving, committed relationship for the past 3.5 years. Living together for 1.5/ LDR for past 5 months (my partner received a job offer in his hometown, which is...

We thought we had a bartender booked for our September 2nd wedding. They didn't have us down and when we called again they said they only do cash bars. We reached out to another bartender and she...

So I have just accepted a new job, and I will start April 12th. But I am getting married September 12th. When do I need to tell them about time off for the wedding and honeymoon? I will have been...