Discussions from Etiquette and Advice

So FH and I have found that our wedding (4 months away) has created a lot of drama and distance between friends and family members, and a lot of stress and upset on the both of us. We are at the point...

Hi all! I'm getting married in September, and I'm trying to figure out how to include my grandfather, who is very important to me, in our ceremony (or just the wedding in general). I'm estranged from...

FH and I are having our first tasting tomorrow. We were given an option I never knew existed. Our reception location is very elegant and I don't want people to stand in line to wait for food. So...

I am struggling with finding places to get our engagement photos taken that aren't outside in a park or "country" looking area around Pickerington/Columbus. My fiance and I aren't outdoors country...

I'm planning on ordering my invitations from vistaprint but I'm curious about their different paper options. Has anyone ordered invitations from vistaprint? What paper option did you choose? Were you...

Don't include bridesmaids/parents in that.. Thanks!

Okay so I just need to vent. I already know the answer is to simply say "due to our budget and venue we have to keep our guest list at a certain number, our family is extremely large and we will not...

I recently lost my uncle to cancer. He was only 31 so we were pretty close in age and grew up together, I never imagined he wouldn't be at my wedding. If people are open to sharing I would like to...

Hey Ladies, I do not know about most of you, but I am starting to go WAY OVER my allotted wedding budget. I am trying to find ways to cut costs. A few people have suggested to me to hire a student...

Hello everyone! I'm in the midst of writing my bridal shower thank you cards, and am having a bit of "writers block" regarding on how to word these properly. For instance, how can I properly word a...

So, my roommate always raves about how TACKY it is to leave the reception in your wedding dress, but to me it seems so cute. Is this a common occurrence? I don't want tons of people talking about me...

I've read tons about unwanted gifts, easily returnable to Target, BBB or other retail stores. But what about religious gifts? A pushy family member recently criticized my choice to not add fine china...

We are setting up a dessert table with a small cutting cake for us and mini cupcakes for everyone else. I'm debating whether it's necessary to put up a sign (something simple like "Dessert at 7:15")...

I planned on losing weight before my wedding day (which is in February btw). When I went to try on dresses, I fell in love with one that had been discontinued and couldn't be ordered. The problem? It...

I have hired a MUA and a hair stylist for my wedding. My stylist is an acquaintance/friend that I played recreational sports with. We haven't played together in more than a year. I went to her because...

So my FH's family is very opinionated to say the least. I love his family and have been close to them for the past 5 years, but they are so opinionated that it's driving us crazy! We are still...

Are you guys displaying your engagement pictures at your reception? I'm considering framing a few pictures, but don't know where to put them. We're not doing a slideshow. Just wanted to know what you...

My 28 year old cousin has been in hospice for a month and is probably not going to make it to this weekend given recent developments. Our family is totally devastated and it feels really wrong to be...

The time is quickly approaching to purchase beer for the wedding! Just curious what route people are going?? Renting a Keg, purchasing cans or bottles? For a wedding of 160 just curious what my best...