Discussions from Etiquette and Advice

New poster here, I apologize for the lack of avatar. I'll change it! My FH and I have no young female family members. He has two nephews who we plan to have in the ceremony. Have any of you ever seen...

My fiancé and I got engaged a little over 2 years ago, and when we first got engaged we didn't really have the money for a huge ring, so my FH got what he could. A year later he decided to upgrade my...

I need everyone's opinion. I just decided to propose to my long time girlfriend during our trip to Italy in 5 days. At this time I don't have a ring. I'm not sure I feel safe taking a ring with me to...

I'm wondering what the recourse is or can be when the photographer goes beyond the contracted date for return. Our contract says 6-10 weeks and yesterday was 10 weeks. I had emailed her a few times...

I thought wedding planning was supposed to be fun. My family is thrilled, but my fiancé's family on the other hand... i'm just not feeling the excitement from them and it's bringing me down. I tired...

We are having a private ceremony with immediate family and and close friends (about 20 guests total). We plan to send out formal announcements to extended family and friends whenever our pictures are...

I know everyone's families are different but *maybe* someone has a similar position and can offer advice. FH's parents are divorced. They are civil with each other but rarely (never?) have any reason...

So, my FH and I were going to have a private ceremony (8 people excluding us and the officiant) and then have the reception right afterward with everyone. He is very anxious about large crowds and...

Our DOC said we need someone to sit by the guest book at the church and make sure people sign it, and also to take gifts if people bring them to the church. I can't think of a single person that I...

Hi Wedding Wire! Need your help/advice. My fiance and I are getting married soon in Flushing, NY at a traditional Chinese banquet. Our wedding planner recommended to tip $300 for the maitre d'...

We are having a "no kids" reception, therefore, the invite indicates "Adult reception to follow" (after the ceremony). My fiance indicated that we will need to state somewhere on the invite "no kids...

I'm trying to budget things out and get quotes for things like catering, drinks, and cake. I know I have to feed my vendors but should I also budget for drinks for them? I'm assuming because they're...

So I totally prefer having the mid level bar for our venue. It's not house vodkas ect just above that and not the elite package. Anyways my FH wants to do beer and wine only with 2 signature drinks.....

I really don't like the idea of being given away. I haven't lived in my parents' house in over 5 years, so it's not like I'm going from their household straight into my husbands'. My dad is really...

So I've heard mixed opinions as to whether or not to mention the gift in thank you notes. What did you guys do?

I'm not sure if I need ushers or maybe just someone to hand out ceremony programs when people come into the church. I'm not having a bride/groom side for seating at the church. I'm just not sure how...

My bfs mother passed away i want to know if there are any alternatives to the mother and son dance

Hello, First, let me apologize for any grammatical errors and misspellings in this and previous posts. It seems the WW has a gang of self-appointed spelling police. Just want to get thoughts on...