Discussions from Etiquette and Advice

We are starting to do a guest list and I'm not sure whether I should invite my ex step-dad or not (not sure what else to call him). The story behind it is he was married to my mom for about 8 years,...

My caterer told us that our salad will be pre-set on the tables before the guests enter the ballroom from the cocktail hour. I am fine with this except we got a timeline from our band and it doesn't...

We went to a lovely wedding last night - lots to eat, open bar, all the good stuff! In addition to drinks and dancing they had a photo booth, "casino night" set-up, ping pong, board games (Jenga,...

I know there's different ways of doing it, the most sensible being by consumption. But there's no way to know how much will be consumed until it actually is! I have an estimate written into my...

As the title says are dollar dances tacky and rude or are they expected? My first impression is tacky and rude so I was dead set on not doing one. Haven't seen one done in 10 years. I've catered...

Hi everyone , unfortunately my fiancé and I don't have family here . Our guest list is 15 ppl and because of that we found a venue who does a ceremony and cake reception to follow . We will be doing...

So this is the second wedding for both FH and I. We are having a smaller wedding of around 60 with just family and close friends. I am shy and not really feeling having to get up in front of everyone...

Are you suppose to invite your officiant to your bridal shower?

I have a bit of a dilemma! My fiancee and I are getting married next October. We opted for a smaller wedding and found a reception space that is PERFECT for us. They can comfortably seat 50 people,...

How are y'all doing your reserved tables at your reception? We aren't having assigned seating and my fiancés family is worried about other family members sitting at the reserved family table even...

Hi! So my FH and I are having a brunch-time wedding. The ceremony is at 10:30 a.m. followed by cocktail hour from 11 to noon and then the reception (with a breakfast buffet) following. So right now...

My son was asked to be a groomsman in a wedding of a close friend. he is paying for the tux rental and also had to pay for cowboy boots, as that is what the bride and groom wanted. unfortunately size...

I need some advice. So a friend decided that she wanted to renew her vows and have "the wedding they never had". They have two kids, a house, and have been married for a couple (4maybe) of years...BUT...

So FH and I are texting back and forth this morning, and Christmas presents came up. FH dropped a hint that he wanted a new Hi-Vis jacket for winter (he is a fire fighter and Medical First Responder)....

This is going to sound really stupid but what's the difference between a bridal shower and bachelorette party, and where does an engagement party fit in to all of this? Do people have all 3? I've...

Help! FH and I are headed to a wedding this weekend and I am wondering what an appropriate cash gift amount would be. The bride is a good friend of ours. I had always thought (heard?) that the cash...

Ok, pleeeeeease tell me I'm not the only one freaking out because I'll be so nervous at the altar (really hate all eyes on me) and I'm afraid I'll be too shaky to put my fiance's ring on his finger,...

Most of FH family and friends will be traveling to our wedding from out of town, as well as a few of my guests. Is it proper etiquette to invite out of town guests to the rehearsal dinner as a sort of...