Discussions from Etiquette and Advice

Below is the wording for our invitation and I have a few questions on some things. I would like for it to be more informal than formal. It would give us great pleasure to have you join us for our...

We're doing a buffet at our wedding, but I have no idea how best to work this. Do we have the plates at their tables and they carry them up to get the food or should the plates be waiting at the...

My parents are paying for the reception, which of course is the biggest cost for our wedding. I have pretty much no say in who gets invited, and it's no cost to me to add additional people. Still I...

Hi - trying to put together the program for my wedding... how do i list my sisters fiance who is a groomsmen on the program - note they have been engaged for almost 2 years and they do not have a date...

We are thinking of doing spice jars as favors but I'm wondering how to set them out if they are one per family. We are having long banquet tables with no assigned seating. Do I: A) Set one at every...

So my ceremony Is at 4:30 and reception is immediately to follow. We will be serving a meal afterwards, Is that too early ? Also there. Will be no cocktail hour because my families dont drink

I was just wondering if anyone else is leaving these wedding rituals out. I really have no desire to have a bachelorette party and as for a bridal shower, it would be fun but I only have one really...

We are going to have a small two tier cake for us to cut but since we want a BUNCH of flavors we are doing cakeballs (it's a special thing our baker does). This also allows us to travel with cake...

My mom has been narcissistic for as long as I can remember. Ever since I was a child everything has been all about her. Even at the birth of my child she had prior plans (with a man she had just...

I didn't realize until I started with the STDs, but we have quite a few widows on the guest list. I'd like to know two things... 1. Are you addressing as Ms. or Mrs.? I did Mrs. because that's what...

Every wedding I have ever been to has served a meal. I have been to Catholic weddings including mass (so they start at 10:00 or 11:00 am) that served heavy apps at like 2:00 then dinner at 5:00,...

What is the proper way to address invitations to a married couple when only using a single outer envelope (no inner envelope)? Mr. John and Mrs. Sally Smith or Mr. and Mrs. John Smith?

So I'm getting these printed together, but not sure if they should also be mailed together. What are you all doing??

Saw this video online about a couple getting married in the food court. (please watch the video before commenting) If it every came down to it would you marry your finance at any location that may not...

So I was updating my registry today and noticed that the total of new items exceeded what I had just added. So I checked it out the list and at the very bottom was a bunch of baby stuff. Yes, baby...

He doesn't really want to wear one, but my mom, florist, and coordinator says he should. my mom thinks it won't look formal without it. he thinks it will take away from the tux even if its small. it...

I wanted a Church wedding so our family & friends could be there to share our special day with us but the closer it gets the more i wish i would have eloped with just the two of us. I had no idea...

I am 19 years old, and getting married on September 20th of this year. Kids are and always have been a huge part of my life. I have been trying, with no success, to figure out how to include the...

I'm trying to grasp this concept, but I'm failing miserably. Why would a bride want to have people see her get ready with makeup, eyelashes, hair stylist, etc.? Why start your wedding video with that?...