Discussions from Etiquette and Advice

I need advice from brides and bridesmaids alike. I am a bridesmaid in my sister in-law's wedding. I don't want to be in photographs, at least not the formal wedding party ones. I have two reasons. The...

Hi everyone! We have decided to have a destination wedding. We will be inviting all of our family and friends. Do you think it is still ok to have a bridal shower or do you think that would be rude?...

I am having a hard time figuring out how to include everyone I want in my wedding, while not hurting the feelings of those I don't want. I have two bridesmaids, one is my FSIL and the other is my...

Sorry if this is posted in the wrong discussion group, but I didn't really see one that fit my issue. My fiancé and I got engaged February 3rd. Barely over 2 months ago. Anyway, he purchased a...

My fiancé and I are getting married in Ireland in a little under a year. It's going to be a very small ceremony with only our closest friends and family, and we were both happy with the decision and...

Asking about what is the right thing to do here. The mother of the groom asked us what time should she arrive at the venue. We said before 4pm (ceremony start time) but not too late to greet the...

Hello all hoping to get everyone’s opinions. Me and my FH got engaged end of July. It was a surprise to everyone and we picked a date/venue within 2 weeks. Fast forward to beginning October I find out...

How come no one warned me within 5 days leading to your wedding that a lot of things were going to go wrong?!

So my predicted wedding date isn't until October of 2023 however, I only have 2 friends and have been talking to them non stop about how excited I am to plan my wedding. I know that it's super early...

So, I am using an all inclusive venue for my wedding. They just sent out today (2 days before my wedding) an email saying what I should tip the day of coordinator, the setup lead, the caterer, and the...

My good friend and I were discussing my guest list and who I will not be inviting. She mentioned that she heard a discussion about sending cards to people letting them know they are not invited. There...

Hello! We’re having a destination wedding in Tulum. We’re hosting a rehearsal dinner, a welcome party, and of course the wedding. We want to have an informal optional beach party on the last day for...

So me & my boyfriend want to get married soon but we don’t have the money for an actual wedding. would it be okay to get married first then have a “celebration” later? how would that work! just...

Hi everyone, I've read a few different things as far as etiquette goes on this one so I wanted to get some opinions/advice here. My seamstress works out of her home, and has no employees. I'm paying...

Okay so any advice would be great. Here is what is going on. I planned my destination wedding in Mexico for June 2023. Quickly found a resort, signed the contract, paid the 20% deposit, and sent out...

Hi ladies, has anyone gotten ring insurance that’s affordable without many exclusions? How do they prove if the wedding rings are lost for the ones that cover thar scope? Please advise and recommend...

Normally In this situation, I couldn't find myself caring. However, everyone always talks about " who wore white" to a wedding and will never shut up about it, so here I am.. annoyed that forever this...

I have my best friend of 20 years we just reconnected 4 years ago. I got engaged last year and ask her to be my maid of honor. She lives 4 hours away but was really excited. As she was planning we...

My friend is getting married next year and she has made me a bridesmaid. She recently decided to cut one of her old friends from high school out of her life (and guest list) recently due to...

I am having a smaller wedding in a little bit less than a year (September 2023). I have 5 bridesmaids that are my two sisters and then the others are my sister in laws. I want to give a little back...