Discussions from Etiquette and Advice

I have 9 people that want to go shopping with me. How do I tell them that they can't go? I have two MOH (one is a sister). I have my FSILs. My FMIL. Two friends and my mom and grandmother. My...

Our thank you notes won't be going out for about another three weeks and I was wondering if we deposited the checks we received as gifts before they received their thank yous, would people think we...

I am paying for my bridesmaids dresses (Floor Length $150 each). I gave the girls the OPTION to pay for themselves to get their hair & make-up done and stay at the hotel. By no means am I...

Well, it's been 72 hours since we sent invitations and already two separate couples have asked if they can bring their kids. Are your children named on the invitation? No. Does it say "2 seats are...

My friends at the shower saved all the ribbons and bows from my gifts so my MOH can make a rehearsal bouquet. I told her about this and she got excited and apparently knew all about this. I have been...

I am getting married in Jamaica in January with about 30 people attending. In April I will be hosting an “at home” wedding reception for those who would not make it. I am wondering if it’s okay to...

Topic. I don't understand the purpose of cake stands-- does the baker really not provide something to display the cake on? Like, obviously not a fancy dish, but is it crucial to buy one? wedding noob....

Well, 6 weeks out and we are down one groomsmen. FH called me today to tell me one of his friends backed out. I asked why. He told me this friend went off on him today about how we have not been up to...

So my fiance's parents have generously offered to pay for the rehearsal dinner. The budget is $500-600 for approximately 25-30 people, which, with my food sensitivities has been a challenge in...

We're getting married at a church we both attended in college and still donate to. We already asked our former pastor to perform the ceremony, but we haven't discussed his fee or the fee for the...

My fiance and I have a venue in mind that we both love. It means a lot to him and I think it is gorgeous. We want both our ceremony and reception at this location, but we have a hit a little snag:...

Hi Ladies, I met with our priest and he told me that we should start picking our readings (I think it's 2?) and songs (3?). I've seen the options and he also told me what's most common but I'm curious...

So one of my BM's best friends from home had a strict "no ring no bring" rule for invited guests to her wedding. I know that everyone has different budgetary and capacity restrictions, but doesn't...

I am going to have my brother as my "maid of honor", and no I'm not asking for opinions. I'm stating that I've made that decision and I wanted to share that because I think other women struggle with...

Within the past two weeks, I have been invited to two cake cutting celebrations for couples getting married but not the actual wedding itself, via Facebook nonetheless. I am an acquaintance of one...

My FH has two older sisters. His parents gave each of them $8000 for their wedding and told them to do what they wanted with it. They could go to Vegas, have a big traditional wedding, or even...

So my co worker showed me her wedding invitations and she included direction cards with her invites. I have been invited to weddings before and they didn't include directions card with their...

Hi, My fiance and I have many friends and family who want to come to our wedding, but we don't have money to feed them all. We also didn't want to discriminate, so after a looong process we decided to...

So our officiant is registered through the ULC and has performed a marriage in TN. We really want him to be our officiant as he is an important person in my life and FH and I know that he'll officiate...