Discussions from Etiquette and Advice

I really did enjoy my wedding and adore my new husband but I just can't help going back over things that didn't go as planned on my wedding day. My dress nearly caught on fire coming down the aisle,...

Here is my scenario (Sorry it’s long, this just happened so I’m a bit worked up): My husband is a groomsman in an old school chums wedding (On the opposite coast from where we live). The bride is best...

Hello All, We're expecting 60-70 guests for our wedding next year and haven't decided if we should have a bridal party. Since it's an intimate wedding, we're thinking of having a matron & maid of...

Hello, I was married 22 years ago and my niece was my flower girl. She is getting married soon. Anyone have any ideas that I could do for her to acknowledge this?

Are any of you ladies worried about being so nervous that you get sick at the altar. I am bad about fainting when I get really nervous. I'm worried I may throw up or...idk. I just hope none of that...

Hi girls, I need your feedback! I've heard of a few people doing a video or photo slide show set up on a projector and shown at the wedding or reception. I was thinking of making a small slide show of...

I didn't find anything against forum rules, but this was the only place I could find to get advice! A good friend of mine invited me to her wedding which is happening in a few short months. I will be...

My fiancé and I are tying the knot at a courthouse and having a reception a few months later. My parents have been divorced for four years and this will be the first time that they are seeing each...

Hello all, I haven't been on in a while. But we recently found out my husband will be the best man in one of his friend's wedding this Sept. and I'm feeling kind of weird about it. This is the first...

What is the thought on gifting Premarital Counseling to a couple getting married? As sister to the Groom, is that a no-no? I am excited and happy for the couple, and love and trust my brother is...

Hi everyone. I need some advice before making a decision. I told my future sister in law and my cousin that my wedding would be child free. My future sister in law said that it would be totally fine...

Were trying to finalize our guest list so we can send out save the dates next month, and I'm really struggling if I want to invited one of my grandparents. She's never really been a part of my life....

We’re getting married in September 2026, we’ve been engaged over a year. In the last two months two cousins have also gotten engaged. Is there a classy way to say “don’t get married on the same day”?...

Hi ladies! Ok I know this question has been asked many times before, but I was hoping to rehash the discussion for those who have been there. Fiancé and I do not have a charity near and dear to our...

Hi guys, This is my first time ever using a forum so I hope I’m doing everything right! I was just feeling absolutely awful last night and felt I had to reach out for advice. Some background! Me and...

I'm getting married in a very small ceremony that is technically a destination wedding. It's just my partner and I. No wedding party. My father has passed away. I want my daughter to be involved in...

Hi All! I'm getting married in August and am thinking about not carrying anything as I walk down the aisle. I'm not hard set on this decision; but it has come across my mind. I love flowers, even...

I have a cousin, over 18, who is in college and I am unsure how to send her the save the date/invitation since her "address" is her parents house. Do I send her and her parents separate invitations or...

Hi everyone, I am getting married this year and my parents got divorced 7 years ago. 3 years ago dad married his mistress and now have a 1 hear old. My mom refuses to be at the wedding if dad’s wife...

Hello all, our son is getting married, we received the wedding schedule and the "spotlight" dances (father of bride/bride and mom of groom and groom dances) was the note (groom will be splitting this...