Discussions from Etiquette and Advice

Dollar Dash- Response from a DJ: The way I do it when I DJ a reception is to have the bride and groom go around with either baskets or pillow cases to all the guests. The premise is that whoever...

Yes, I probably already know the answer to this, but we are just already so freaking far over budget that I'm trying to cut anywhere I can. We decided on a cake, but basically can have four tiers for...

We have a good bit of kids coming to our wedding that will range from 3-5 and also a few are 7-13. Is it a good idea? how old is to old for the kids table? my FMIL got us a big roll of paper for...

54 days till the big day and no bachelorette party has been planned or even in the works. I have tried over the last couple months to talk to my bridesmaids about ideas or locations, they all agree...

My mother recently told me she visited with one set of my aunts and uncles, and while she was there they were talking about how their kids are so excited to go to the wedding. My mother, while knowing...

Hi, just wondering what would seem appropriate in this situation; groom's mother passed away a few years ago, groom has a stepmother that he isn't all that close to although cordial. Should I just do...

So, I have two MOHs-- my best friend and my sister. My best friend just asked me if she would be giving a speech. I told her that I actually don't know and that I would get back to her! Obviously this...

What are some good songs for parents and grandparents to be walked in to. And possibly the bridesmaids? We are hoping for some more modern songs. Also, should it be instrumental or have words? Should...

I have 6 bridesmaids and my FH has 6 groomsmen. Some of our bridesmaids/groomsmen are married to each other. Others have a significant other and some do not have dates at all. My MOH is throwing a fit...

My FH just picked up his suit from the tailor and he is DYING to show me. I've been refusing every time, but he claims that "not seeing the groom's suit isn't a thing," and it's only tradition to...

What is the proper Etiquette for the seating of the parents and grandparents. Does the groom seat his grandparents and his mom? He has 2 sets of parents, both remarried. I have one set of parents and...

I don't want this to turn into a debate if adult only weddings are okay. We're having one cause it makes sense for us. I sent out our invites a couple weeks ago and I'm having a blast receiving...

I'm the MOH for my best friend. I'm ordering invites today for her bachelorette party. She is inviting about 50 people (variety of ages). We are doing a canvas painting from 1-4 then getting ready at...

Hello. I am recently engaged and we are having our families meet for the first time. We planned a lunch at a restaurant for our parents, siblings, nieces, and nephews. The problem is that my fiancée's...

Is what my moh sister describes the speech she wrote for my wedding :/ I flat out told her that my wedding is not a fucken roast so she better start rewriting! lol but she is adamant about making a...

Obviously our officiant will be at our ceremony rehearsal, but do I need to invite her to the dinner following the actual rehearsal? Curious to see what others are doing. (FYI, she is a stranger, not...

I have 2 junior BM's who are both 13. What are some gift ideas for girls their age? I was thinking a jewelry box withat their name engraved...any other ideas?

We are getting married on my aunt's farm. We were there on Sunday to check it out and see if we could decide where we would set things up. My cousin was there and we were talking about how my uncle...

My brother has severely struggled with drugs since I was in middle school and he was in high school. He financially ruined my parents with his numerous rehab stints and attorney fees. He is now 31,...

We made a simple rule that we weren't allowing new bfs/GF that were less than 6mos old, and no guests that BOTH of us don't know. The main purpose was to keep our wedding intimate. My friend and her...