Discussions from Etiquette and Advice

My husband and I have been married 10 years. We did a quick military wedding with no guests. I am from Georgia and we moved to Illinois with his family. I had done a 10 year renewal for his family but...

I have two nephews (10 and 5) and similarly aged "nieces." I'd like to include them all in my wedding. I was planning on my doggo being the ring bearer, but I'm sure my oldest nephew would love to do...

My sons future in laws are hosting and engagement party at their home. Is it protocol for the grooms parents to bring a small gift to the parents?

So I am getting remarried in a few months, a small ceremony and appetizer reception for family and friends, 50 people max.. My previous husband died almost two years ago from a two year battle with...

My wedding day is coming up (6ish weeks). I don’t know what order to put my kids in for the wedding ceremony. Our six kids will be the only attendees of the wedding party. We have only family coming...

Hello, My mom passed away when I was almost 17, and my dad started dating my now-stepmom when I was a freshman in college. I didn't meat my step sister till Junior year of college, and my step brother...

My little sister (9 years old) will be coming down the aisle right before me, ringing our great grandmothers bell (deceased) saying "the bride is coming, the bride is coming!" I am TOTALLY lost on her...

My husband and I are planning a a vow renewal for our 10 year anniversary. We didn't have an actual wedding when we first got married because in the midst of planning we found out we were pregnant. So...

I am seeking advice on how to manage family expectations, as a black sheep middle child who is marrying the black sheep middle child of another family. For context, my betrothed's family is very...

We have plenty of time to plan, so I'm taking my time to weigh my options with everything. However, I'm so torn on this. We're having an upscale wedding, I think our guests can tell that just by...

I have about 20 out of state guests (My close friends and family members). We want to get married at a location that's meaningful to us, near my FH's parent's house on the river. This is where we got...

Have any of you had very serious fights before the wedding ? I’m talking serious like taking ring off and threatening to walk... granted there was alcohol involved, but still the topics involved...

HI Everyone! We are doing a welcome drink before the ceremony and I thought about adding monogrammed drink tags to each glass. We are planning on doing a seating chart, although I am still thinking of...

I have no clue who to invite to the bridal shower and how far out from the wedding do we have it? My sisters have offered to plan it. but we don't know who to invite. We are lost on that as neither of...

Hi- this is my first post! My father passed away my junior year of college and needless to say, I was a complete daddies girl. It's been 7 years, I've made peace with it and am now happily planning my...

My dentist suggested I get 2 implants placed for my back teeth. I was born with no adult teeth in the back which is causing all my front teeth to shift. I'm freaking out- any experience and do...

Is it now in 2025 acceptable to request your guest wear only certain colors to your wedding? I will do so , I've just never been told on an invitation before to do so.

Hi, all! I got married in July and I was planning to give my immediate family (mom, dad, sisters, stepdad, niece, and in-laws) a picture of us with each of them as a Christmas gift. My husband thinks...

My parents were invited to a really close relative's ceremony, but not their reception. Is this a common thing? Do they still bring a gift? Pretty awkward because my parents are really good friends...