Discussions from Etiquette and Advice

Though I have a very large family, we are having a rather small wedding 40-50 people. Everyone seems to be having a hard time with this. Except us of course lol. We only want to have our closest...

I am the MOH for my friend's wedding. I am trying to figure out a wedding gift appx $100. Problem is I absolutely despise the groom. Its a long story but he is vile, greedy, a complete prick,...

My fiance and I currently live together, and although my parents are paying for most of the wedding, the two of us are managing all stationery. Whose name should we put on the return labels...

Are you marrying into a large family? If so, I need some advice... My FH is from a rather large family. My family, on the other hand, while it's not itty bitty, is nowhere near the size of his. To be...

What is the proper etiquette for inviting groom's family to a Bridal Shower? We live in Texas and his family is all in Chicago should we still send an invite (mom, grandma, aunts etc) ? I know they...

My parents are paying for my wedding, so I am getting them a few gifts to give at the rehearsal dinner. Is it standard to get gifts for the mother and father of the groom as well? We will all be at...

So as most know (I think) we are having a DW next June. Our invitations went out in August as deposits for the resort are due Oct 29th. We wanted to give plenty of time for those to save up and have...

So, I know that once you walk down that aisle the bouquet is given to the MOH to hold - as well as holding the groom's wedding band. For the recessional, do I then take the bouquet back from the MOH...

I was just thinking about the married couples that have had an impact on my life and who serve as great role models for me. Who is the couple in your life that makes you feel inspired? For me, it's my...

Has anyone cancelled an engagement/wedding before? Or postponed a wedding? Do you know anyone that has? I am not saying this is where I am headed, but am curious to know what the process would be for...

I have been looking into Costco flowers for the bouquets, bouts, and centerpieces however, I am looking at about 300 just for the flowers and I still have to buy the stuff that I need for the...

My fiance is 21 but I will only be 19 on the big day. He isn't drinker, and obviously neither am I. So I was wondering if I could just scrap alcohol all together or if it is something that my of age...

Probably a stupid question, so please forgive me. Who picks the father/daughter song and the mother/son song? Is it the parent? My mom said it supposed to be picked by my dad and I have absolutely no...

I have already booked my hair and make-up artist. My hair stylist is my normal stylist I always see and my make-up artist is someone that works in her salon (I love her work and personality!). She...

Jack and Jill parties are the norm around here (413 area code). Friends, friends of friends, family, parents and even guys/gals the brides & groom's parents work with BUY tickets even if they are not...

So I'm looking to have a very DIY wedding. For the most part anyway. The day of the wedding, I want to decorate my tables and such. Because I know how I want them. My fiancée is planning on helping...

So we have our flower girl and ring bearer but we have a 11 year old girl, an 8 year old girl and an 8 year old boy we would like to include in our wedding but aren't sure how. We aren't super...

We are having a small destination wedding then a very large reception in our hometown two weeks later. Do we still do a gift registry?

How many bartenders did you have and how many guests? We expect 80 guests and our caterer listed only 1 bartender. That seems low to me but is that normal? We will be serving beer, wine, sodas/etc.,...

What are your all's thoughts on cigars for the men as favors? My FH and his family love to enjoy cigars after dinner at family get togethers, and I thought it would be nice to include that on our day....