Discussions from Etiquette and Advice

Seriously...his bachelor party was scheduled for the weekend after his birthday so as I write this he's at his "Birthday Party" aka former Bachelor Party. I know this shouldn't annoy the crap out of...

We are going to do a casual backyard pig roast reception. How do I tell people to bring lawn chairs? I don't want to rent chairs because they won't be very sturdy in out yard. I don't want people...

We will be having an uneven bridal party - 7 groomsmen and 3 bridesmaids. I'm not sure what to do for the grand entrance into the reception since there's no good way to pair everyone up. My options...

I was talking to one of my friends the other day thanking her for the card & gift she gave me for my graduation. After the pleasantries, we started talking about the wedding. She told me that she was...

My wife and I are throwing the engagement party for her sister. We are trying to plan out the guests who will be coming and my MIL is INSISTING her 6 siblings are invited or she will not come. The...

Should I ask my fiance's brothers wife to be a bridesmaid? I have known her 6 years, we started dating the brothers around the same time. My FH has 3 brothers and no sisters, so she is his sister...

So my bridesmaid called to back out of our wedding 2 months before due to financial issues. We sent the Save the Dates 18 months ago. Our wedding is out of state in Alabama which is why we planned so...

Ok I just need some opinions on this. Awhile back I asked my mom if she had anything from her wedding that I could wear for mine as my something old. The other day she gave me her garter. It could...

My parents and I will share the same wedding date. It'll be 35 years for them and I want to honor them in some way. Any ideas?

Ok so my one year anniversary is sunday and I was sitting here thinking about all the extra favors and supplies, pew accents, programs, cards...everything wedding and I want to toss it. I hv access...

I am still going back and forth on whether or not to do a first look. I have read pros and cons about doing it.but I really want hubby to see me for the first time coming down the aisle. has anyone...

That GM happens to be my lil brother. He is 19 and everyone else is 24-26. I want him to not feel left out but I want the other guys to have a good time. So far they've been kind of busting him (which...

We really want to do Halloween because of our theme but is it really crazy to get married on a Thursday and not a Saturday? I don't want our guests to be mad if they cant make it.

Okay this may be something I don't even have to worry about but I've heard of people having hosts at their wedding. Is this normally your planner or coordinator? I thought maybe they handle back-end...

The church we are getting married at lists out fees that you have to pay for the wedding, such as $500 for the church, $50 for the sacritan, $10 per alter boy, $200 for...

Super long post so please bear with me here. So here's the scoop: way back in May, I had told my bridesmaid (Cynthia) that I would like my SIL to attend my bridal shower. Only hitch: SIL is out of...

I just got engaged & we are trying to plan our wedding for Halloween. It's going to be a big time crunch getting it planned in so little time but I think we can do it. So I want our wedding to be...

Has anyone extended an invite to the ceremony and dance only (not dinner) to some of your co-workers? I Just started a new job back in June and don't know a lot of the people well enough yet...but...

Http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/3535780?ncid=edlinkusaolp00000003&ir=Detroit How frickin crazy and rude!! And so far my average cost wedding with open bar is not $200pp.

I have been trying to figure out if putting "and guest" will come across as inappropriate on the outer envelops for me invitations and I have read a lot of mixed reviews on the matter. I know that if...