Etiquette and Advice
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Hello all! I'm getting married on November 18, 2023 and am already having a bit of an issue with a bridesmaid and I'm really not sure what to do. For background I've known this friend for well over...
The initial number I gave to my caterer was 125. I have received most of all my rsvp back and I'm at 160. What in the hell? I've had people rsvp back with 14 people and 6 people. When the invite...
Is it rude to add ‘Please do not RSVP if you do not plan to attend’ on the wedding website? In a perfect world people who do plan to attend will RSVP and I understand if things change and something...
I literally hadn't thought about this until my wedding binder mentioned that you don't need to put postage for RSVP's that will be mailed back to you from out of the country, so..... do I need to put...
Hello WW. I sent out save the dates in January for our July wedding. Invitations will go out in May. A couple of people have texted me that they will not be able to make it. Should I send invitations...
Hi brides! So recently I was discussing pictures and the overall general timeline of our wedding and the topic of golden hour photos came up. I assumed this was something only the bride and groom did...
My parents are hosting an engagement party for my fiancé and I. We’re about to order invitations, oddly every invitation template for a backyard “I Do BBQ” does not have an end time just a start time....
Our wedding is 7/31/22. We recently got the invitations Wednesday. I see on the checklist it says June 4th to send out invitations - but is that too late? Is it too early to send out invitations next...
Hi everyone, I need some advice. Long story short, my fiancé will be a groomsmen in one of his best friends weddings. His friend will also be his best man in our upcoming wedding too. They have not...
Looking for advice or insight on this. Do I need to send save the dates? My timeline is a little tight: we are getting married October 15th of this year and want our guests to be able to book their...
My wedding was booked very quickly and sporadically (only 6 months to plan). I planned a bridesmaids brunch so that I could give my 3 bridesmaids and maid of honor their proposal boxes and directly...
Hi WW! For our FL Keys wedding, we have reserved an entire resort for 3 nights. Check-in Friday evening and checkout Monday morning. The location is gorgeous and have tons of amenities for guests to...
I'm Erica ____. I've always been Erica _____. In 3 weeks, Erica _____ will cease to exist and I'll be Erica New Last Name. But I'm Erica ____!! I love my last name. I love my name. I feel like it's...
What is proper etiquette for tipping vendors when they own their own business? Like we’re not using a general company for any of our services except videography. It’s all individuals who own their own...
Does anyone suffer from extreme anxiety leading up to their big day? This is both FHs and my second marriages. We’ve both did the huge weddings the first time around and even though our guest list is...
So my wedding is next May so I have time but I'm stressing over how many bridesmaids I should have and who should be in it. I have two step sister and two future SIL's and I'd like for them to be in...
My FH and I are having an intimate (six guests) DW and then having a fully hosted celebration of the marriage party in our home state. Most of our family and friends are aware of our plans. I am...
My husband and I had looked forward to our wedding and prepared ourselves for a smooth day with enough time alotted for everything, even a 4 hr tea ceremony - we have big families. As we all know, not...
Hello! I have three people, my cousins who are sisters and my niece, who I want included in Bridesmaid stuff but not necessarily stand up at the altar with me, is that rude? I am close to all of them...
I am getting ready to order invitations, and I can’t decide if I want a card style or a fold style. What’s everyone doing? I always just assumed I would do the fold kind and include an engagement...