Discussions from Etiquette and Advice

I'm not a huge fan of the term "matron of honor," I think I just don't like how it sounds... Do I have to use that title (according to proper etiquette I'm sure I do).. or can I call my friend who...

I know who I want my wedding party to be, and I know how I want to ask them. We plan on an October 2017 wedding, so our next step is to find and book a venue. I'm really excited to ask these ladies to...

I think this is super tacky to do.... but in this case hopefully there's an exception. So FH's best friend (also a groomsman)'s dad told FH I was "No good" and that he should "Leave while he still...

I have a tricky guest situation I'm not sure how to handle! We plan to send our STDs out next month. There is a couple I have known for 8 years who I planned to invite to the wedding. I got a text...

So I know that our guests are in no way obligated to give us gifts. But I have also heard horror stories about gifts and especially cards being stolen. Even at small weddings. We had a wedding with...

So my mom booked a place for my bridal shower and they are requiring the final head count by October 8. A month before my shower. She planned to order invites this coming week but by the time she gets...

Hey all! I have an etiquette question I'm hoping you all can help me with. My FH and I are planning a small-ish wedding (75-100 people). Mostly family, wedding party,close mutual friends...no...

I'm looking for something to include with my "bridesmaids proposal" that would have the wedding date on it but not be totally useless and expensive. I was thinking a planner but I know 3 out of 4 of...

Okay so my best friend is married so obviously I asked her to be my matron but now my cousin who I've always been super close with (I don't have a sister lol) I feel I should have as my maid of honor....

Hey everyone I need some advice for dress shopping. My mom, my god mother and I have been through a lot together as we lost my dad a couple years ago and it was my god mothers closest sibling. We've...

We are getting married Dec 11th 2016. Our guests just received STDs this week. We sent them because the wedding is in holiday season and we had not publicly announced our engagement so I wanted to get...

So next week I have an interview for a new job. I was actually not looking for this job, but in early August they approached me to apply. Thursday I'm meeting with HR and the team for an interview....

Is anyone going by the old rule that the FH spends 3 months of his salary for your ring? My FH is insisting on spending that much on my ring and I really think it is WAY too much!

I'm trying to plan what time to start our wedding ceremony. Our reception has a set time of 7-11pm unless we add time. Our church can do the ceremony at any time. The reception is about 20 minutes...

Curious: How do you address your FILs? Do you still use Mr. and Mrs. Last Name? Or do you call them by their first name? When did you start calling them by their first name? I used my FIL's last names...

I don't know if I have too many or not enough because I don't know what the average number of items is! How many items are on your registry?

My FMIL and FBIL have been horrible throughout this whole wedding process and at 9 days out FBIL just sent me another passive aggressive, bitchy email and so if I don't vent this rage somewhere...

I am having a destination long weekend for a bachelorette. I am inviting my bridesmaids and a few close friends. I don't want it to be too many people since we have to think about hotels and whatnot....