Discussions from Etiquette and Advice

Ok normally people post this and then say something obviously wrong like cash bar or something but this I really do feel like I'm right. I'm getting ready the morning of at the hotel the reception is...

So I've been trying to research this some in my downtime at work and really I may have to end up calling southwest. I will be getting married next month and want to change my name right away, but my...

Hi everyone! We are getting married next year and are paying for everything ourselves. My FMIL told me that we were "cheapskates" for having a cash bar and not an open bar.. It made me feel really bad...

I am having a huge brain block as of what to get my future mother and father in law as wedding gifts. A little background: They have been divorced for 10 years now. His mother is still single, but his...

Did you send out thank you notes for those who attended your bachelorette party? I've never received one for attending, but I did get a gift from someone and that's what got me wondering.

Please hear me out before jumping to conclusions, and I am very open to all types of responses and opinions. If I wasn't, I wouldn't be coming to you all with this situation. As can be told by the...

Simple question! I'm definitely doing a program since it's a Catholic ceremony I'd like to have details for them to follow along. Many in the group are not Catholic. Do you order one per guest or can...

We are getting some pretty expensive quotes ($1000!) for a cake for about than 70-75 guests. Is that normal? How much did you pay/are you paying? This has probably been my biggest WTF moment in...

I have a lot of questions so excuse all my posts! I want to know if cocktail hour is necessary? What is done during it besides appetizers and drinks? I ask because my ceremony is at a separate...

So I have most of the important songs picked out but I have a couple left that I cannot figure out: 1) processional 2) recessional 3) bridal party entrance for reception What songs are you using?? I...

I am having a very small intimate wedding in Niagara Falls in which the only guests will be the small wedding party, our parents, and a few very close relatives (roughly 20 people), followed by a...

Hi everyone! So there are people not coming to the wedding who we expected to come. It's actually a small relief to me, because it cuts costs down, but my FH is a little hurt by some of the people not...

Hi there! I'm in a little bit of a pickle. I have 3 nieces, 11, 13 and 16. I am very close with them. My mom is pretty much saying I HAVE to have them as bridesmaids along with my 4 other bridesmaids....

We are planning on having the ceremony in an Episcopal church at 4:30. The reception is to begin at 6pm with cocktail hour between ceremony and reception. The venue is an old historic home so part of...

Hello ladies, Just curious what you think. My RSVP date is next friday 5/20 and only about 50% of our guests have RSVP'd. And only 2 rooms on our hotel block has been booked. And the discount is up on...

I am looking for newer Christian music for my processional. Help please! ?

Just read the DJ contract my daughter signed. DJ and photo booth cost $3000. it actually say "Gratuities are greatly appreciated in CASH and range from 20% of your contract." That would be a...

I'm working on my seating chart (almost finished!) and suddenly realized that I have no idea where to seat the priest who is marrying us! Do I seat him at the head table with the bridal party or do I...