Discussions from Etiquette and Advice

Is anyone familiar with and "unwrapped" bridal shower? My bridesmaid that is hosting the shower asked me today if I prefer to open gifts or have everyone bring them unwrapped and placed on a display...

All of the quotes I'm getting are over what I've allocated for florals by $400 - $800 and I don't know what to do. I'm getting a fantastic price from one florist and I know I'm not going...

I've been contacting vendors all day about our wedding cake. It's supposed to feed 100 guest..but then again not EVERYONE likes cake. We are really having 70 adults and 30 children. How much should my...

We could not afford to throw a wedding last year, but the number 14 has significant meaning in our relationship so we eloped in 2014. We are now able to have a renewal ceremony and reception for...

Cake Bakery Tips? The bakery we're using has added a service charge of 10.5% to our estimate. I asked about it as I've never heard of tipping a bakery before and was told it was for the people who do...

Hi everyone! I just received an invitation for a Bridal Shower and there was something that jumped out at me immediately...under RSVP it specified to only RSVP with "Regrets Only". I had to hear what...

We are doing a late night snack (most likely pizza). Our venue gives us the option to have it served at 10pm or at 11pm when the reception is over. 10pm cons - could interrupt dance flow 11pm cons -...

I'm sure there is an easy solution to this but I can't think of it.. FH's grandfather and my grandmother can't make the trip to our wedding because both are in their 90s and poor health. We're already...

Sorry guys, I usually hate very specific questions like this but I've googled and can't find what I want, so I'm just throwing this out there just in case so NJ brides are on tonight! I'm going for...

I have a few ideas for what to get my future in laws but nothing I really LOVE and I was wondering if anyone has any good ideas. My FFIL is the hardest, really. I think the worst part of this is that...

My fiance's brother told us he will not be attending our wedding bc we are not allowing him to bring his new girlfriend. Earlier this year, he broke up with his girlfriend and baby momma of 8 years....

Should I provide a banquet table for the catering staff in the reception room? I have reserved a table for all the other vendors (band, DJ, photog etc) so they can be ready to jump at a moments notice...

To me dancing is about as fun as getting a root canal. I don't mind getting up in front of people but it's a very different matter when I have to do something I feel very awkward and uncomfortable...

Hi I saw online that Sam's Club sells baby's breath in bulk but when I went inside the store today I didn't see anything. Where can I find this flower in bulk? Costco?

Tell me I’m crazy and that it’ll be fine. The hardest wedding decision I’ve made so far was choosing my photographer. It took me a few months to decide and even still, maybe I chose too soon. It came...

So FH and I were trying to coordinate outfits last night for our e-pics. (Inspired by VMDIZZLE's post) He wants to wear shorts for our engagement photos in 2 weeks. And it's August... so I don't blame...

How young is too young for a children's meal and how old is too old?? I am wondering about the 16 month old child, and the 11 year old kid. I REALLY don't want to have to pay for a kid's meal if it's...

We are having a station-style dinner instead of plated dinner so people can mix and mingle and not be table-locked all evening. Has anyone done this and did people understand the concept? Were there...

I've heard it both ways. We are having an adults only wedding and I can't decide if I should be blunt on the invitation or just have this noted on the website and spread the word with family. I have...