Discussions from Etiquette and Advice

My wedding is going to be around 120 people. My FH and I want a small more intimate wedding which means we only have a small amount of family coming in from out of town. We have a beautiful Mariot...

Hey guys, So I have what I think is a dilemma but in reality i'm probably just over thinking and making something thats not a big deal a big deal haha. I have 8 bridesmaids and I made a cute little...

Let me start by saying I am not planning my own shower or bachelorette party. Three of my bridesmaids are planning the shower and the other three are planning the bachelorette party (all offered and...

Our guest list is getting pretty high, most of which is OOT guests. Now, to avoid having two formal events in a row, we're considering the welcome party to keep costs down as well. What I really...

Our venue goes up $1,500 if we surpass 100 guests. If it were just per-plate cost, it wouldn't be an issue. Kids & SO's are welcome, but those not in serious relationships don't get a plus-1. I...

My mom and dad divorced before I was born. My dad was very active in my life until he lost his job when I was 12. Since then my dad has not really had a lot to do with me because he stopped paying...

To keep the warranty on my ring I have to take it in every 6 months to get it cleaned/inspected. Took it in yesterday, everything was fine, the woman cleaned it and then helped us look for a band for...

I am marrying into a very large, conservative, and traditional family and I am struggling with the idea of having a shower. I come from a very small family (only my brother and a few distant cousins),...

Neither FH or I want to have a flower girl or ring bearer mainly because we don't have any kiddos that we are super close to. We don't have any nieces or nephews and rarely see our friends that do...

We're having our wedding at a church, and at a few weddings I've attended in the past (at the same church) the bridal party was able to sit on the stage behind the bride and groom. My MIL thinks it...

So I grew up without my father in my at all. My brother has always been the man of the house with just him, my mom, and myself. He is going to be the one to give me away at my wedding. What is an...

I'm considering holding our wedding rehearsal at a park since we can't get have it at the venue. The park is across the street from our hotel and down the block from the venue. Ceremony and reception...

Hey everyone We're having an outdoor semi-casual wedding and expecting 100 guests. I was working on a seating arrangement and can't seem to figure out something that works because some of our friends...

I am having a casual wedding. The ceremony is outdoors and the reception is indoors. All at the same venue. How do I inform guests that the wedding is casual and partially outdoors? I would hate for...

This is a random 2:00 in the morning (and I'm awake) type of question: What do we do with the bouquets during the reception? Our ceremony and reception are at the same venue, and I'd like to BM to...

HELP!! At first my fh had an idea that at the time of our toast we should consider in having tequila shots as well as the champagne to toast (for those that want to) and the shot glasses could be...

My sister is going to Japan next summer. (So freakin' cool!) And won't be able to be at my wedding. I don't know how I feel about this, we're not particularly close, but she's my sister and I love...

I'm having my reception in an old Inn, where for the most part is already decorated (not overly fancy though) and when I try to think of decorations I don't know if there is a lot I can incorporate -...