Discussions from Etiquette and Advice

Etiquette question about addressing Save the Dates and invitations - Whose name goes first? Does it matter? - bride's married female friend who kept her last name, and friend's husband who kept his...

I've recently been pondering the thought of making this an adult only wedding. My only reservation with doing this is that most (read: 95%) of my guests will be traveling from out of state. What are...

My fiance and I are getting married in Nov. this year. We sent out the Save The Dates to 60+ family and friends, originally planning on having upto 100 guests, assuming everyone brings...

Anybody dealing with working on prenuptial agreements? I don't have a ton of money and fiance has a bit, How do you keep your excitement when that talk is upon you?

Anyone else feeling pushed to invite people to your wedding by the very people who offered to pay for your wedding I.E. parents???? Like I already feel like this is a set up because I feel like...

I haven't heard from a few people and my RSVP deadline is the end of this week. I am going to send out a gentle text reminder tomorrow, but don't know what to say? Anyone have example wording they...

Today, my coworker comes up to me and she tells me that she’s upset with me about not inviting her to the wedding. However, I sent her the STD & told her she was definitely invited. Now, this is...

We are getting married in December (haven’t even sent invitations yet!) and just received a gift from distant cousins. Do I send a thank you now or wait until after the wedding? I’m not even sure if...

Hello, I have two best friends I want to ask to be my matrons of honor. They had been college roommates at one point and now have grown apart. The three of us used to all be friends but now the two of...

Hi all I’m having a bridesmaid dilemma which is giving me anxiety at the moment! I’m planning my wedding for early 2024 so want to ask my bridesmaids fairly soon. I have 3 sisters, 3 sister in laws...

My Fiance and I want to have a small wedding originally I was thinking of no more than 50 but I work at a place with 15 other women. Ive only been working there since Aug of 21. we are a tight group...

How long did it take you to complete your thank you cards? We went on a short trip right after the wedding and I've been traveling for work the past couple weeks so I just got started this weekend. My...

My mom and mil think kid free weddings are rude. I have asked a few mom's but I wanted a bigger group of answers. If you are a mom would you be offended to get an invitation with this wording: "In...

If you paid day of coordinator (she did rehearsal too) for services $300.00 and she was absolutely AMAZING!!!! how much would you tip? What would be a very very nice tip?

Hello everyone! First time poster, long time lurker I apologize in advance, since there are many similar threads and Google already gave me an answer on this (I just want some opinions!!!) My wedding...

Should I pay towards bridesmaid dress as a gift or should I just buy unique gifts for each girl? I only ask this because the bridesmaid dresses are $260 a piece. Whenever they are half off like...

Hi! What are you giving your bridesmaids as gifts? I read online that you should aim to spend between $75-$150 a bridesmaid. Do you consider paying for their hair and makeup as part of...

I'm in a pickle. We are having a semi destination wedding about 2 hours from our hometown. We are heading to VA Beach and if anyone is familiar, you know how the tunnel traffic can be in that area. If...

Hey everyone! My ex is not involved at all in my son's life. My son has my last name. Im due to get married next summer and I am having an internal battle. My last name is very unique and I am the...

I plan to tip my photographer after I receive my photos. She is who I have been working with prior to the wedding and the person that will be doing all the editing. I do have a second shooter. He is...