Discussions from Etiquette and Advice

DEAR MISS MANNERS: One of my children is getting married soon. Is it appropriate to invite only parents and grandparents to the ceremony for a reception of 200-plus people? I have never heard of this...

So I won a free engagement photoshoot (a $299 value, includes artist time and talent and $100 package credit). What, if anything, should I "tip" the photographer?

My fiancé and I mailed a check out to our DJ. Paying the remainder balance for everything. We sent this check in the mail almost a month ago. About 2 weeks after I sent it I texted the DJ asking if he...

I have two cousins which I'd like to find a way to incorporate in the wedding day festivities. They're too old to be flower girls but not really old enough to be in the bridal party. Does anyone have...

My fiancée and I plan to get married (or eloped) very soon. I want to have a very small ceremony (mom dad siblings) and possibly a reception later for under 50 people. So what is the usual time frame...

Hello! I didn't really know where to put this - it's really more of a Web site technical question. I would like to share a few engagement photos, but seem to be having problems uploading (on desktop...

This is definitely a rant, i dont think i am looking for anything except to get my feelings out.. I have a friend i have been best friends with for almost 16 years, When it cam time for my shower she...

Our ceremony & reception are at a hotel. Our ceremony is from 5:00-5:30 pm in an outdoor space and reception in a ballroom. We will be announced at 6:00 pm and do our first dance. Then the dinner...

We aren't doing a registry. Own my own home and have been well established for years. Registry items would not actually benefit us and likely end up in some cupboard never to be seen again till garage...

I know B listing is super rude but honesty within my budget there was no way I could've invited everyone I originally wanted to. I have one month left till my wedding and looking at the RSVP I would...

Hi everyone! Etiquette question: my mom wants to include a brief list of "rules for the venue" with our invitation, on the back of the directions card insert, mostly to let people know not to smoke...

Hi y'all. I need some advice on sending out invitations to my family and friends that live abroad. My fiancé has a security clearance and every time he makes contact with someone who is not a US...

Hello everyone! My mom is having a "bridal brunch" for me at a restaurant in my hometown. Its a brunch buffet that I believe she wants people to foot their individual bill. I know this is NOT proper...

Hi everyone! I'm newly engaged and new to the site I'm getting married next year, so I have plenty of time for all the details, but I want to use that time to be thrifty and spend wisely and over long...

I am in a LDR with my fiancé. We haven't seen each other in a few weeks and every time we talk on the phone it isn't the same. He has been really stressed out working on a graduate thesis, and has...

My and Fiance have been getting into arguments over dumb stuff lately. We just dont seem to be on the same page. Maybe its the stress of the wedding or maybe its old issues that we havent worked...

Hi guys. So I am 2 months out to my wedding and I am wondering how you go to the restroom in your dress. My dress is A-line and has a train. Any suggestions from recently married ladies? I found a...

I want to do something unique for my bridesmaids and would love some ideas.

My cousin assumes she is my maid of honor because she is my only female cousin. I have not announced my bridal party yet, except for the kids. She however has informed everybody that she is going to...