Discussions from Etiquette and Advice

My FH is having his best female friend be his grooms gal. Would like some general advice as to what things I should do for her vs. my FH. Do I make any suggestions on her dress colors? Ensure that...

Hi ladies! I've haven't been of wedding wire for a few weeks. My Father has been sick so I have been busy taking care of him... Anyways, just wanted to know the time difference between your ceremony...

How do you guys feel about seating charts for 150 guest wedding? Pros cons?

Do you play music during the cocktail hour??? If so: DJ? Band??? Suggestions??? Thanks in advance

First of all sorry for all of the questions the last few days, but I'm back in the mood to get shit done. I've been working on my music and I need background music during dinner. I can't stand...

My makeup & hair artist want to know what time should i be ready before i sign the contract. My church is at 12pm exactly its a catholic church so they are very strict on timing i live 15 minutes away...

Hi all, I am fortunate to have a family member who is a professional photographer. I would really like to ask her if she would do the formal photos at my wedding, hopefully as a gift. Is that tacky?...

My fiancé and I are planning an small, outside, nighttime (7:45pm) ceremony with reception immediately following. We both have nieces, nephews, godchildren and cousins but decided that with the nature...

My nephew is going to be my ring bearer and his mother is my MOH. But lately all she has done is complain about how much his suit rental costs. My mom and I have both offered to pay for it but she...

I have a very unique last name, and FH's name is unique, but I don't feel it flows as nicely with my first name and to be honest I just like my name better. I AM changing it, because it's always been...

My daughter is getting married in March and is only having her stepdad and me, the groom's parents, and the groom's sister as guests at both the ceremony and reception. What is the correct way to...

So since I'm getting married in the church I was wondering once the ceremony is over and you walk outside people will be throwing florwers at you. Are those flowers or something else ? My mom said in...

Is it customary to give thank you gifts to the ring bearer and flower girl, as you give your bridal party members? If so, I could use some ideas. We have two FGs and an RB. All are around the age of...

I live two states away from my hometown, in the same city as my FH and his whole family, and most of our friends. When my mother found out my FMIL was throwing me a bridal shower, she also wanted to...

Hello WW! Long-time lurker, first-time poster. Need help with this: FI has 3 sisters & we get along fine, with the exception of one sister who I'll call Amy. One of the first things she said to me was...

So I've decided the groomsmen aren't wearing boutonnieres because I think they are a waste of money plus they are just wearing button down shirts (no suspenders or vest). My fiance is wearing a vest...

My dad passed away 2 years ago, and just thinking about him not being at my wedding makes me start to cry. I love my fiancé, but I'm not sure how I'm going to make it down the aisle and say my vows...

We were supposed to receive our video in November, but still haven't received anything and haven't heard from our videographer. Our contract had a 90-day delivery date (which I realize is a short...

I have hired a photographer who owns his own studio. I've read that in those instances you do not need to pay an additional gratuity (only if they are a photographer of a company they don't own). To...

Is there a proper way to ask for gift cards to a store that doesn't have a registry? For example, Kirkland's or another home store?