Discussions from Etiquette and Advice

I wanted to elope. My original wedding plan was to run away to Scotland with the love of my life and wed in a castle. Just us. Intimate. Romantic. Inexpensive. But then my mother BEGGED me to let her...

My sister is a BM simply because she is my only sister...that's about it. We have always been close as kids (it was just us 2) but as adults we just took two different routes. She lies a lot, and I...

I've actually noticed most pre-written invites (ordering from wedding paper diva) includes the time/address/location of the ceremony and then states "reception to follow" (*insert meme* you don't...

My fiancé and I are having our wedding in Illinois. Our wedding budget is about $20,000 but we are having a hard time finding an affordable wedding venue. It seems like we find a place but then...

We are having a buffet dinner for the reception. I'm trying to cut back on somethings that I really don't need. I ordered glass beaded charger plates . Could I do without the plates it will save...

Yesterday we received an RSVP from one of FH's buddies that he served in the Army with. His friend's wife sent the card back and indicated that Ben (the friend) would not be able to make it to our...

I have three versions of this guest list. The Realistic list. The one that both we and FH's parents can afford to throw. The realistic list only has Bridal party and their plus ones (most of the...

Apparently I am now throwing my own? Or not having one. I've always thought (and read) that the bridesmaid/friends throw the party and sometimes it's even a surprise. My MOH/sister said she'd throw me...

An older woman at work asked me about making a basket of toiletries for the bathroom at the reception. I don't think I've ever been to a wedding where I've seen this done! Is this common? Am I...

Since our wedding is on a Sunday, having the rehearsal on a Saturday, may not be possible. However, I thought it would be a nice idea to have the RD on Saturday. Does the rehearsal have to be the same...

My fiance and I are moving to a bigger place and we just dont have the furniture to fill it. We are thinking of registering for some smaller furniture items like a futon for the guest room and an...

We are having 120 people reception with only 50 people ceremony. So obviously the main page will be for reception and insert will be for ceremony... any good wording for this? Thanks ladies,

My newly engaged best friend asked me to be her matron of honor and I accepted! However, the Bride to Be recently decided to have a destination wedding. I'm very excited for them and the wedding...

I dont know about you guys but im having such a hard time finding a good looking cake topper! I am a white woman and my FH is an african american man. I have tried google nothing is coming up that my...

Do me and FH have to say something during the reception? I know thank you would be nice but FH and I are both not public speakers and I'm trying to think back on past weddings if the bride and groom...

Hey Ladies, I'm in the process of building my wedding website and I'm at the contact page. How many of you are doing web RSVPs vs. having everyone mail their RSVP cards back? My guest list is all...

Please let me know approx how many pro pics you received for your wedding. I only received 300 photos for 6 hours of coverage. I love the quality of most, but some just miss the mark (like as I am...

I apologize for the silly question. I'm bored and this lunch I brought is not very good so I'm avoiding it. Our venue accommodates kegs, but they recommend bottles because it's faster to pop off a...

I have read a lot of mixed reviews about what is still "formal" between buffet vs plated. Looking for experience and advice from recent brides? Any one that plans on doing this for your set up? How...

I want to allow my guest to invite their kids. I'm afraid if they don't bring their kids then they won't come. Plus there are some kids who I do want to come (FH's nephews, etc) I have the guest list...