Baby
Baby & The Bride
Will having a baby in the bridal party steal a bride’s thunder on her wedding day? Handling the no kids policy at weddings and not wanting a baby flower girl.
Relationships
Three Kids & a Wedding
A mom needs advice on how to handle a family destination wedding situation with her three small kids. Should she bring all, some or none of her little ones? Kids and weddings are always tricky.
Relationships
Say No To the Stress When Moving Cross-Country
A mom is unexpectedly moving cross country and it is leading to loads of anxiety because of other pre-planned commitments. She needs help prioritizing her attention. We have advice.
Relationships
Brother Jekyll & Uncle Hyde
A sister and new mom seeks advice on how to handle her brother’s hurtful dismissiveness towards her and her infant son. Can the relationship be saved?
Pregnancy
Postpartum Travel: How Soon Is Too Soon?
Should a mom commit to being a matron of honor at her BFFs wedding cross country when it’s so soon after her due date? What is realistic travel for a new postpartum mom?
Pregnancy
A Wedding Do-Over?
An expat is very upset that her side of the family wasn’t able to join her for her wedding ceremony now that she lives as an expat overseas. She’s contemplating yet another wedding when back in the States; what is the etiquette for that?
Your Life
The Friendship Facebook Death
I just found out — thanks to Facebook — that one of my best friends is getting married. And I’m not invited. What happened??
Your Life
The BYO Shower
Asking guests to bring wine to a tasting-themed party…tacky or just a modern take on potlucks?
Your Life
Wedding Rehearsal As…Costume Party?
Fun idea or seventh circle of social awkwardness hell?
Your Life
The Case of the Blown-Off Wedding
We RSVP’d to their wedding…and then forgot to actually attend!
Your Life
The Case of the Uncredited Shower Contribution
I helped give a bridal shower, but I don’t think the bride knows!
Pregnancy
Due Dates, Weddings & Crystal Balls
Is it rude to RSVP to a wedding three days before my due date? Or just crazy?
Your Life
Kids At Weddings
She doesn’t want kids to attend. He says his family will boycott the wedding if the kids aren’t invited. Can a non-elopement compromise be found?
Relationships
Motherzilla of the Bride
What to do when your mom cares more about your big day than you do.
Baby
Brides vs. Babies, Round Two
A bride-to-be wants the brutal truth: Are you offended when your children aren’t included on a wedding invitation?
Baby
Brides vs. Babies
How much should a bride accommodate a maid-of-honor’s toddler?
Your Life
The No-Registry Conundrum
Can you ask for cash gifts without being completely tacky?
Baby
Of Car Seats & Charter Buses
My brother and his fiance want our children in their wedding…and to ride unrestrained on a rented bus. Is this safe?
Relationships
Thank-You Note Nightmares
The etiquette books vs. messy real life. A postponed, then maybe-probably canceled wedding creates a conundrum.
Beauty & Style
Clashing Clothes, Matching Makeup
Can a bad, bad bridesmaid dress be saved via makeup?