Discussions from Etiquette and Advice

A friend of mine purchased a gift from our registry. We didn't receive it in the mail, so I assumed she was going to bring it with her since she RSVP'd that she and her husband were coming. We didn't...

We received numerous wedding gifts from our friends and family but about half of them do not have names on them. How do we properly thank them? I've posted on Facebook "if you gave us a beautiful gift...

I need some advice. My MOH is driving me and my mom nuts. She's pressuring my mom to have an engagement party soon. So that she can plan a shower. Then, my aunt is also wanting to plan a couples...

I have 2 half siblings, brother (14), and sister (12). My brother is happy for me but doesn't really feel the need to be involved, where my sister is apparently really excited which is great! I see...

A wk or so ago I started a thread regarding concern for my friend, and MOH being in an abusive relationship (for 1 yr), and the worry over him holding her back from attending our wedding day. I...

There are many people who we would like to have at the ceremony, but we cannot afford to have everyone at the reception. Is it okay to do that? If so, would we send them a save the date, then have two...

My parents divorced when I was 7, and it wasn't pretty. My parents have always seemed civil to me, but maybe it's just because they never had to deal with each other. My family is proving to be a much...

Looking for a great place downtown that has suites large enough to get ready in and have as our Suite the night of the wedding - a place that is bright and may be used for our "first Look" even if we...

Does antoje know of a venue for under $500? I know it sounds a little ridiculous but I have a very small budget and I don't want to go over if I don't have to. I have found two places that are...

I was listening to the radio on my way to work this morning and the hosts of one of the morning shows I listen to did a story about a wedding guest who got a bill for $75 because she had to...

When did you do your tasting to determine your catering menu? My menu has to be set 2 months prior to the event (so early March.) I asked the coordinator at the catering company and she said we can do...

My FH gave me the most beautiful peach morganite stone set in a rose gold band. The band also has 40 small diamonds around the morganite and along the sides of the stone. What is the best way to clean...

My wedding starts at 7 pm because I have always dreamed of getting married at sunset; however, I feel bad that the dinner will not be served until 9:00 pm. The guests will be able to snack on platters...

The majority of our guests (aside from family) are broke college/grad students. Therefore, I don't expect them to get us anything for the wedding. I know that most of them can barely afford rent and...

We've been told we should expect our photos on/around the end of October, and our photographer doesn't offer a sneak peek. When we initially booked him, that seemed like a non-issue and a totally fine...

Hope everyone is doing well.. I am trying to figure out what wine to serve at the wedding. (We are having wine, beer, hard cider, and probably two kids of sangria). I'm wondering if any one of you...

So, I don't really know how I should feel about this. Wedding is Oct, sent out invitations pretty early in April with an RSVP date of August 1st. My very best friend was one of the first to respond....

OK.. So DH is insisting that I put his best friend's wife in the wedding as a bridesmaid. Here's the problem, their children are bad and are not well-behaved at all. My original thought process was...

We received mostly cash and checks for gifts. Saying thank you for the money sounds so wrong. What is the best wording? I want to express our thanks without being so generic. I read an article to say...