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Have you ever wondered who pays for the wedding? Are you unsure what each member of the wedding party is responsible for on the big day? Do you need advice on how to delicate handle family dynamics during the wedding planning process? Our expert-approved wedding etiquette and advice will help you navigate every potentially tricky situation.

Guests at a Wedding Reception
13 Mistakes Guests Always Make at a Wedding, According to Planners
Bride With Her Bridesmaids at Her Wedding
How Much Does It Cost to Be a Bridesmaid in 2025?
Will Ferrell Posing on the Red Carpet at Premier of You're Cordially Invited
Will Ferrell Says This Controversial Reception Detail Is His Biggest Wedding Pet Peeve—And It's Probably Yours, Too
Bride With Bridesmaids on Her Wedding Day, All Holding Bouquets
Maid of Honor Demands Bride Share Spreadsheet of Wedding Expenses After Costs Continue to Mount
Couple Dancing at Wedding Reception
4 Instances When It’s Acceptable to Disinvite Someone From Your Wedding—And How to Do Just That
Vintage Bride in Mini Floral Wedding Dress With Tights Next to Wedding Couple in Red Convertible
90 Years of Wedding Etiquette: We Break Down the Defining Big-Day Rules of Each Decade
Friend Officiates a Couple's Wedding, a Unique Wedding Role
11 Roles for Loved Ones Who Aren't in Your Wedding Party
Prince Charles and Princess Diana With Flower Girls on Wedding Day
14 Royal Wedding Etiquette Rules and Traditions to Steal for Your Own Big Day
Minted + Brides Verona Sunset RSVP Card
How to Fill Out a Wedding RSVP Card
Woman in Blue Dress Playing Violin
Wedding Vendor Etiquette Every Big-Day Pro Should Know
Bride in Wedding Dress Posing With Groom in Suit and Wedding Party
Here's What Couples Can (and Can't) Expect of Their Wedding Party
Closeup of Wedding Guests Holding Wine Glasses
How to Drink Responsibly at a Wedding, Whether You’re the Couple or a Guest
Two Grooms Celebrating After Their Wedding By Clinking Champagne Flutes
How to Change Your Last Name After Your Wedding in 14 Steps
Shot of a young couple and their elderly parent spending some time together at home
How to Talk to Your Family About Your Wedding Budget
Bride in wedding dress with groom in tuxedo at alter by the ocean
Modern Wedding Etiquette: What Getting It Right Looks Like in 2025 and Beyond
Wedding Ceremony With Guests in Front of Lake
Brides Editors Share Their 8 Biggest Wedding Etiquette Pet Peeves
Woman Pulling Cash Wedding Tip Out of Blue Envelope
Is Wedding Tipping Culture Out of Control? Surprisingly, a Lot of Industry Professionals Say Yes
Bride and groom greeting guests at the dinner table
The Right Way to Greet Your Wedding Guests
Bride and Groom Kissing in the Middle While Wedding Party Members in Colorful Attire Surround Them
Every Wedding Party Etiquette Question You've Ever Had, Answered
Bride Hugs Two of Her Bridesmaids to Say Thank You While Holding Champagne Flutes on Wedding Day
How to Write the Best Bridesmaid Thank-You Card
Big Sur's Bixby Bridge in Monterey, California
How to Get a Marriage License in California
Woman Writes a Thank-You Note With a Permanent Marker
Wedding Thank-You Card Etiquette: What Every Newlywed Needs to Know
Wedding Guests Taking Selfies on Balcony During Sunset
7 Embarrassingly Common Etiquette Mistakes Wedding Guests Make at Receptions
The bride and bridesmaids are walking in the forest smiling, holding their bouquet and looking at the bride
7 Signs That Indicate You’re Being a Difficult Bridesmaid
bride in strapless wedding dress holding head in hands on wedding day
Why Do Weddings Bring Out the Worst in People?
bride and mom with curly gray hair on wedding day
How to Navigate Wedding Planning If Traditional Etiquette Doesn't Work for Your Family
Laughing bride and bridesmaids play in white studio room standing under veil.
10 Things Brides Do That Annoy Their Bridesmaids
mother and daughter hugging
Following These 5 Rules Will Win You the Title of Most Supportive Parent of the Bride or Groom
daughter talking to her mother at a dining room table
4 Drama-Free Ways Parents Can Make Wedding Guest List Requests
Older Couple Smiling and Having Cocktails in Front of Lake
11 Common Mistakes Parents of the Couple Make During Wedding Planning
Bride in White Wedding Dress Holding Hands With Groom in Black Tuxedo
Can You Tell Your Child That You Don’t Like Their Fiancé?
Bride in White Wedding Dress Being Greeted By Dad in Black Tuxedo and Mother in White Dress
How Much Say Do You Really Have Over Your Child's Wedding?
neutral wedding invitation suite with cream paper with deckle edges, pink ribbon, and gold wax seal
How to Politely Decline a Wedding Invitation, According to an Etiquette Expert
a group of women wearing colorful dresses walking and smiling
Who Gets Invited to the Bridal Shower?
a bride and her maid of honor hugging while wearing pajamas
An Astrologer Shares the Top Zodiac Signs That Make the Best Maids of Honor
Closeup of Couple’s Hands Interlocked With Engagement Ring and Wedding Bands on Them
How to Get Married in the United States as a Noncitizen
Bride in Strapless White Wedding Dress Holding White and Yellow Bouquet and Kissing Groom in White Tuxedo Jacket in Front of White-Washed Church Doors
How to Get Married in Alabama
Wedding Guests Dressed in White During Wedding Welcome Party in Italy
11 Common Wedding-Related Events and Parties to Know About
Outdoor Wedding Reception Table With Fresh Flowers, Blue Linens, and Crystal Glassware
How Much Does a Wedding Planner Actually Cost?
Bride and Grandmother Arguing in a Coffee Shop
Bride Conflicted After Grandmother She Never Planned on Inviting to the Wedding Offers to Pay for the Event
Bride and groom holding an umbrella
15 Wedding Superstitions and Beliefs, Explained
Plates, bowls, a fork, and a knife arranged on a surface.
7 Essential Etiquette Dos and Don'ts for Creating a Wedding Registry
Man on One Knee Holding an Engagement Ring Box and Woman Looking Surprised as She Rests on a Car Door
How Long Do Couples Date Before Getting Engaged?
Closeup of Two Bridesmaids in Pink Dresses Holding Bouquets on Either Side of Bride
Bridesmaids Shocked After Bride Demands Women Organize "Gambling Type Activities" at Wedding Reception to Raise Money for Her Honeymoon
bride and groom holding hands and walking towards ocean
How Long Does It Take to Plan a Wedding?
young woman helping her grandmother with her finances on a laptop in their home
7 Ways Mothers-in-Law Make Wedding Planning More Difficult
man signing a marriage certificate
Lost Your Marriage Certificate? Here's How to Replace This Important Document
Floral Decoration at Wedding Ceremony
Bride's Mother Arrives 90 Minutes Late to Wedding, Then Refuses to Apologize for Her Tardy Entrance
Bride Wiping Her Tears With a Tissue as She Reads a Letter
How to Write a Heartfelt Letter to the Bride If You're Her Bridesmaid, Friend, or Family
Guests at Wedding Ceremony, Waiting for Bride to Walk Down Aisle
Bride's Unconventional Wedding Cost-Cutting Strategy Sparks Outrage Among Guests
Guests Toasting the Bride and Groom at a Wedding Reception
Bride Faces Backlash After Uninviting Friend From Wedding—But Says He Can Keep His Invitation to Party
Bridesmaid in Blush Dress Helping Bride in Floral Wedding Dress Put Sparkly Heels On
Bride Kicks Maid of Honor Out of Wedding Party 6 Days Before Ceremony to Promote Another Bridesmaid
The Great Cacapon Railroad Bridge at the confluence of the Potomac and Cacapon rivers in Morgan County, WV.
How to Get a Marriage License in West Virginia
Closeup of Bride and Groom Holding Hands With Wedding Bands On
Is It Rude to Congratulate a Couple on Their Marriage? Etiquette Expert Goes Viral for Saying Yes
Woman in Red Mini Dress Walking with Man in Black Suit
Wedding Plus-One Etiquette: Everything You Need to Know
Bridesmaid Holding a Bouquet at a Wedding
Do You Have to Ask Your Future Sister-in-Law to Be a Bridesmaid?
Girl dancing with boy, close-up, portrait
30 Guests Backed Out of Attending a Wedding at the Last Minute Due to This Controversial Rule
groom and groomsmen wearing tuxedos with white jackets and black pants
30 Creative Ways to Ask Your Groomsmen to Be in Your Wedding
A white, lit-up Mr. and Mrs. sign at a wedding.
Why Women Traditionally Took Their Husband’s Last Names
High angle view of bride and bridesmaids holding blue and white flower bouquets.
One Bride Is Going Viral on Reddit After She Demotes Maid of Honor for Refusing to Pay for Her Dress
bride laughing and getting ready on wedding day
11 Thoughtful Ways to Thank Your Wedding Planner
Bride in White Dress Holding Small Gifts
Do Parents Need to Give Their Child a Wedding Gift?
Bride in White Wedding Dress And Long Veil Holding Bouquet Walking Down Aisle With Father in Black Tuxedo
How to Manage Your Own Expectations About Your Child’s Wedding
custom newspaper with a couple's engagement announcement
How to Word Your Wedding Announcement—Plus, Examples to Inspire Your Own