Skip to main content

Etiquette and Advice

Join group

Manners matter! From addessing envelopes to wedding dress codes, we'll help you navigate wedding etiquette questions so you are ready to handle every situation with grace.

24,250
Members

Discussions

Sort by:
Last comment
  • Messages
  • Visits
  • Last comment
  • Date
  • Unanswered
bridetobe123
anyone not dressing up for rehearsal dinner?
bridetobe123, on February 4, 2015 at 8:37 PM

I don't dress up really much unless alone on date with my fiance. its just small group of family anyways. do i really need to wear a dress

Julia T, Feb 5, 2015 23 182
Lindsay
uneven bridal party
Lindsay, on September 20, 2010 at 7:12 PM

A friend that I asked to be a bridesmaid is considering backing out. A good friend of her's from high school asked her to be her MOH a few weeks after I did, and she agreed without knowing that we had...

Bridebox Wedding Alb, Feb 5, 2015 26 1,204
meredith
who typically designs the groom's cake?
meredith, on February 5, 2015 at 8:12 AM

With a groom's cake being a gift from the bride, should the groom be involved in the design process?

kaylarae, Feb 5, 2015 5 67
Hayley
What should my flower girls carry??
Hayley, on February 3, 2015 at 2:49 PM

My FG are 8 and 5. They will be walking down the isle with my Terrier, so I am trying to figure out what I should get them to carry that won't be too difficult. I was thinking on getting them to carry...

r & b, Feb 4, 2015 6 155
C
Bed Bath & Beyond registry nightmare = major etiquette issue?
CaliforniaDreaming86, on February 3, 2015 at 6:32 PM

Hopefully this post will help brides like me who've registered with Bed Bath & Beyond (do not recommend) who might need to return gifts. We received 2 registry gifts valued at over $300 total...

FutureMrs.DCT, Feb 3, 2015 11 1,311
kaylarae
Venue contract changes?
kaylarae, on February 3, 2015 at 10:46 AM

Question for y'all! I know that typically at any time a venue can make changes to their contracts but if they do that, after you have already signed off on your contract, they have to tell you right?...

Celia Milton, Feb 3, 2015 8 2,087
WeAreOne0822
Florist Payment Question
WeAreOne0822, on February 2, 2015 at 9:02 PM

When you are ready to place your order with the florist, is full payment required? I haven't met with any of them yet (still searching) but wanted to see if this vendor requires full payment. I know...

Rachel, Feb 3, 2015 23 3,520
Mikayla Ply
We might have to reschedule, has anyone done that before?
Mikayla Ply, on February 1, 2015 at 12:12 AM

So, we are doing a vow renewal in June (we said our vows and signed paperwork in November 2014 before he went over seas for a year so we are married, we never did a ceremony or reception) and we...

Mikayla Ply, Feb 3, 2015 8 95
John
How to ask for money if we can't take physical Gifts with us?
John, on February 2, 2015 at 5:42 PM

Hey everyone! My partner Nathan and I are marrying each other in May and 2 Weeks later we will be moving abroad. We will not be taking much with us ( just 2 suitcases each and our dog) and...

StitchingBride, Feb 2, 2015 26 2,126
H
Having a shaman as officiant?
Haley, on February 2, 2015 at 10:39 AM

Alrighty, so my FH and I aren't very traditional. We're both young hippies that don't want the same old church wedding as our parents. We'd like to be married by a spiritual Shaman, but neither of us...

Reverend Paul Coste, Feb 2, 2015 4 2,547
Jade
Pre-Cana today!
Jade, on February 1, 2015 at 8:34 AM

Today we're going in for our pre-cana class. Due to FH crazy schedule we cant take regular classes with other couples & have to go to a private session w/us & the counselor. Im pretty bummed out about...

Mrs.Temme, Feb 2, 2015 11 140
L&G
Order of Toasts?
L&G, on February 2, 2015 at 11:00 AM

Is there a specific order the speeches/toasts are supposed to go in? Does it matter? Ours are all very short, as nobody really wants to do them haha.

L&G, Feb 2, 2015 6 988
K
How do I tell a close friend she can't be a bridesmaid?
Kristen, on January 29, 2015 at 5:32 PM

I have a close friend of 5 - 6 years who i see almost weekly. She hasn't had a job in over a year, going to school full time using student loans, and barely paying her bills so she moved in with her...

Lilwade84, Feb 2, 2015 26 918
H
10 year vow renewal. Need help.
HMH, on February 1, 2015 at 2:32 PM

I have read a few posts on here and you all seem to help each other and I am hoping you can help me with your opinions/experience. My husband and I (we are in our early 30's) are renewing our vows for...

HMH, Feb 1, 2015 17 2,236
Futuremrsplummer
Cathedral length veil question
Futuremrsplummer, on February 1, 2015 at 3:05 PM

Hi all, I'm probably over thinking this way too much. But I just want a couple opinions just for peace of mind. I wanted a cathedral length veil as soon as I got my dress. My dress is ivory...

FutureMrsWalton, Feb 1, 2015 16 259
FFW
Wedding Pay & Planning, How did you ask your parents?
FFW, on January 27, 2015 at 1:39 PM

(Here’s some context) Both me & FH young professional, we have good jobs, but we are >1yr out of grad school. Both of us put ourselves through college & have not asked of our Parents since 18(not...

Lauren R., Feb 1, 2015 37 388
P
Wedding Registry: Pay $30 myself, or have guests pay credit card tax?
Private User, on January 31, 2015 at 11:43 PM

I'm looking into alternative registries like Zola and Thankful. Mainly because they have really friendly user interfaces and they will let me register whatever I want from around the internet. Zola is...

Private User, Feb 1, 2015 6 1,187
FutureMrsMerritt
What cocktail station would you enjoy- mimosa, margarita or mojitio!?
FutureMrsMerritt, on January 31, 2015 at 7:58 PM

I think I really want to do a cool fun and interactive bar for my guests at my wedding, kind of like a "create your own cocktail/ beverage" station. My question is what beverage should I do. I have it...

Megan Jo, Jan 31, 2015 15 1,713
C&S
How much did your backdrop cost?
C&S, on January 31, 2015 at 5:49 PM

I'm looking into pricing for our backdrop and head table/cake table/reception table linens. How much did everyone pay for theirs? I don't know how much this is supposed to cost!

Monica SC, Jan 31, 2015 2 1,192
Finally Mrs Gee
Advice/Help on a family member who is a moocher! *Rant*
Finally Mrs Gee, on January 30, 2015 at 11:33 AM

Ok ladies I need some advice! Long story short (without giving too much personal details) my FH’s uncle has had some health problems as well as addiction issues. He had multiple surgeries in November...

Finally Mrs Gee, Jan 30, 2015 21 70
WeddingWire celebrates love ...and so does everyone on our site! Explore how we embrace diversity

Groups

WeddingWire article topics