Discussions from Etiquette and Advice

Im struggling trying to come up with a thoughtful gift to give my parents and future in laws at our rehearsal dinner. I like the idea of the gift coming from both me and my fiance instead of doing...

I'm hoping this post doesn't result in negativity though I know I run the risk of attacks here. The title may make me sound greedy, superficial and ungrateful but I promise I'm not. I'm incredibly...

Hey all, so long story short my father died when I was 11. This has been so hard while wedding planning since my FH talks about his Mother son dance and stuff like that. I don't have any close uncles,...

We were invited to a family members wedding and kids are invited. But here is the thing while my husband, me and our two other kids are invited we were told our 4 month was not invited. I understand...

I've never liked the idea of a fake send off but we will be staying pretty late partying and I want my older family members to be part of the send off. So I was thinking of having a send off around...

Hello! So we are finally getting our invite list set in stone. We are only extending plus ones to guests who are currently in known relationships (dating for several months or longer or married, etc.)...

So my fiancé has two sisters, one of which got married last year. There was big drama in their family because the sister getting married did not include the other sister in her bridesmaids, but...

Hello! Getting married in October and very excited. My dad is very happy I am finally tying the knot and has offered us a generous sum to help pay for the wedding in return for a few requests. Future...

Hi, My wedding date is getting closer and I am worried I won't be able to afford my own wedding dress! My fiance and I are from different cultures (countries) and in my country groom's parents and the...

I need feedback (maybe not brutally honest feedback) but feedback. I’ve been engaged for (almost) 2 years now. We’ve been back and forth between big wedding/ elope/ courthouse and finally made a...

Hello wedding wire! Our wedding is just a few months away, and after updating our website and creating our invitations, it occurred to me— how can I kindly request guests do not smoke/chew tobacco?...

So I hear this phrase alot, hell I've used this phrase. Im curious on how people feel about declaring it's all about you, or you & FH...Here's some things I've been told or read on other websites.....

I was raised by my step father.. and at 17 I met my biological father. he had no idea I even existed, so I don't fault him. He's a rigid man, and very serious, but he's helping a ton with my wedding...

Has anyone else experienced this, because I feel like I'm freaking out a bit... for likely no reason. The day was beautiful and multiple people have told me I looked beautiful, the food was amazing...

I am 46 and getting married this year. It is both of ours first wedding. Because I’m a little older I don’t want to have a big fancy wedding and a bridal party. I just don’t need that. My fiancé wants...

My fiancé and I just bought a new house last Dec! Our wedding is in Nashville with almost all guest traveling. The wedding is Saturday and rehearsal dinner Friday for the bridal party. My mom’s...

Hello!! September wedding here we’re from Iowa but due to Covid have decided to “elope” and have an outdoor mountain top wedding. Has anyone ever planned for that? Any tips or tricks?

I had planned to do a menu card tucked into the napkin at each place setting, but my caterer is doing a pre-set salad. Should I: A) Ask my caterer to serve the salads to guests instead of having them...

Hi all! My boyfriend just got my ring this week!!!! He and I designed it together, but I am dying to see the real thing and it’s killing me knowing it’s somewhere in our apartment. He’s not proposing...

So, I'm remarrying my ex-husband. It's almost time to order invites and we're needing help with wording. Everyone coming knows we are being remarried so I guess we don't have to spell it out on the...