Discussions from Etiquette and Advice

Last month I was a bridesmaid in my best friends wedding, and now she is the maid of honor in mine. Her veil was absolutely gorgeous, lined with pearls and crystals. My dress has a lot of pearl and...

So, one of my best friends for the better part of the last decade is a guy. I am having 7 bridesmaids and FH is having 5 groomsmen. It was important for me to ask my friend to be a part of the wedding...

Has anyone done cash bar for liquor but complimentary wine and beer provided as well at the bar?

I'm having a small dilemma with my potential bridal party and groomsmen. We feel like the friends we have considered won't have the money to participate (even so much as purchase a

Has anyone heard of the idea of an "unplugged" wedding- asking guests not to use their cell phone or other device during the ceremony? I hate when I'm at someone else's wedding and just see people...

I reached out to a few vendors for hair and makeup and decided to go with one that I liked the best and pricing was good. I just told the other hair/makeup person that I decided to go with someone...

I would like a cake table by itself to have attention to the cake only. However we have other desserts to be served as well. How did you or have seen others arrange the two? Thanks!

We are planning a destination wedding in Mexico. Due to the laws and requirements of getting married in a different country, we will do a symbolic ceremony there. This will be when we say our vows and...

ISO of some advice.. I have 1 maid of honor and 2 matron of honors in my 7 person bridal party. I don't have a sister so it was hard for me to chose just one MOH and with a larger bridal party I was...

Hi guys. What are your thoughts on a bridesmaid planning to have her birthday party after my wedding. She has said she would leave after the groom and I leave the venue. But it's weird as she invited...

Is that even a thing anymore. I haven't seen it in about 20 years but my mom keeps asking if I'm doing it and doesn't want to take no for an answer.

Hi all! I am pretty new to this board and this is my first post! I am getting married in a year and we booked our venue about 2 weeks ago. Im reviewing our receipt of charges and noticed we were...

Hi my fiancé and I have decided it's best for us to elope. We live in CO but are wanting to elope in either CA (Muir woods, redwoods, etc) or Olympic Peninsula. Maine is also an option since it is...

Im not sure how to go about this, so I hope someone can help. 1. How do I address the STD, for our friend who is currently dating right now but were not that close with the girlfriend. Can we address...

The only children invited to the wedding are my nieces and nephews and two (under 2) coming from Australia with their parents. My cousin claims she can't find a sitter because all her sitters will be...

Alright so, we've gone over our original budget so we had to compromise a tad on our DJ and go with someone we work with (he has tons of experience but he's older... But he's literally over half the...

Hi all!! Haven't posted in awhile because I took a break on planning with school starting back but now I am back into the full swing of planning!!! So my question is, I want to use black outer...

So my fiancé and I love love love Mulled spices wine. If you've never had it, it is simply a sweet red wine heated in a crock pot with mulling spices. Very yummy in the cooler weather months. We are...

So I got my dinner options from my reception caterer and for the sit down dinner option (vs buffet) there is no vegetarian option. They offer prime rib, salmon, or chicken. I've always dreamed of...

Sorry, it's my second post today! Would it seem tacky to do a champagne-only cocktail hour? Then have a full, open bar for the reception? But the name is a cocktail hour so I think there should be...