Etiquette

RSVPs, seating plans, plus-ones, thank-yous and all the tricky etiquette questions answered.

26 articles

Etiquette 11 May 2026 8 min

Can I Wear My Old Wedding Dress to a Friend's Wedding?

UK etiquette on wearing your own wedding dress as a wedding guest: the key test, when it works, and how to restyle a bridal gown for a guest role.

Etiquette 11 May 2026 9 min

Child-Free Wedding: My Sister Hasn't Spoken to Me Since

One couple's child-free UK wedding caused a family rift that's still ongoing. Here's what happened, and what the data says about how common it is.

Etiquette 11 May 2026 7 min

Is It Rude to Skip a Wedding If You Can't Afford It?

UK etiquette on attending a wedding without giving a gift: what couples actually prefer, and how to handle the financial pressure of being a wedding guest.

Etiquette 10 May 2026 8 min

Wearing White as a Wedding Guest: UK Etiquette Verdict

UK etiquette verdict on wearing white as a wedding guest with the bride's permission: why permission isn't protection and what actually happens on the day.

Etiquette 10 May 2026 8 min

Is It Tacky to Wear Black to a UK Wedding?

UK verdict on wearing black to a wedding in 2026: what 78% of guests think, when black works, when it doesn't, and how to style it right.

Etiquette 10 May 2026 9 min

Should I Tell the Bride Her Fiancé Cheated?

UK etiquette verdict on whether to tell a bride her fiancé cheated: when to speak, when to stay silent, and what to say. Real cases, practical scripts.

Etiquette 10 May 2026 10 min

What If My Parents Refuse to Come to My Wedding?

What to do when a parent refuses to attend your wedding: the real reasons, how to respond, when mediation helps, and how to have the best day regardless.

Etiquette 9 May 2026 9 min

Can I Refuse to Be a Bridesmaid? 5 Polite Scripts

UK etiquette on declining a bridesmaid request: your right to say no, 5 polite scripts, and how to preserve the friendship.

Etiquette 9 May 2026 10 min

Can I Refuse to Invite My Stepmother to My Wedding?

UK etiquette on excluding a stepparent: your legal rights, the family fallout, and the scripts that make a difficult decision manageable.

Etiquette 9 May 2026 11 min

How to Uninvite Someone From Your Wedding

How to uninvite a guest from your UK wedding, when it is justified, what to say, and the scripts that make a difficult conversation manageable.

Etiquette 9 May 2026 10 min

I Uninvited My Dad From My Wedding And Don't Regret It

A real UK account of uninviting a father from a wedding: the reason, the conversation, the family fallout, and what happened next.

Etiquette 9 May 2026 7 min

Is £50 Enough for a UK Wedding Gift in 2026?

Is £50 enough for a UK wedding gift in 2026? When it is fine, when it falls short, and how to give it without feeling cheap.

Etiquette 9 May 2026 9 min

Is It Tacky to Ask for Money as a Wedding Gift? UK

UK etiquette on cash wedding gifts in 2026: what 68% of guests prefer, how to word a honeymoon fund, and when a gift list still makes more sense.

Etiquette 9 May 2026 10 min

Is It Tacky to Have a Cash Bar at Your UK Wedding?

UK etiquette verdict on cash bars in 2026: what 41% of guests think, the consumption-bar middle ground, and how to communicate drinks costs.

Etiquette 9 May 2026 11 min

My Mother-in-Law Wore White to My Wedding

What actually happens when a mother-in-law wears white to your wedding: real UK accounts, the etiquette verdict, and how couples handled it on the day.

Etiquette 9 May 2026 10 min

Should I Uninvite My Mother-in-Law? (UK Guide)

UK etiquette on uninviting a mother-in-law: when exclusion is justified, the partner conversation, and scripts for a hard decision.

Etiquette 2 Apr 2026 7 min

Plus One Etiquette: Wedding Guest Rules

Wedding plus one etiquette for UK weddings. Who gets a plus one, how to know if you have one, and the rules for bringing a guest.

Etiquette 2 Apr 2026 8 min

RSVP Wording: How to Word Wedding RSVPs

Wedding RSVP wording for cards, websites, and emails. Formal and casual templates, meal choice options, and how to chase non-responders.

Etiquette 2 Apr 2026 9 min

Wedding Dress Code Guide: What Each Means

What every wedding dress code means. Black tie, lounge suit, smart casual, cocktail, and more — decoded with outfit examples for men and women.

Etiquette 2 Apr 2026 8 min

Wedding Gift Etiquette: How Much to Spend

How much to spend on a wedding gift in the UK. Guidelines by relationship, gift ideas, registry etiquette, and when cash is the right choice.

Etiquette 2 Apr 2026 10 min

Wedding Guest Book Ideas & Alternatives

Wedding guest book ideas from traditional to creative. Polaroid books, Jenga blocks, audio messages, maps, and 20+ alternatives with UK pricing.

Etiquette 2 Apr 2026 11 min

Wedding Invitation Wording: UK Templates

Wedding invitation wording for UK weddings. Formal, modern, casual, and LGBTQ+ templates with examples for every situation and family structure.

Etiquette 2 Apr 2026 8 min

Wedding Thank You Card Wording & Tips

Wedding thank you card wording examples for every gift type. Templates for money, physical gifts, experiences, and guests who travelled far.

Etiquette 2 Apr 2026 11 min

What to Write in a Wedding Card

What to write in a wedding card. 50+ messages for friends, family, colleagues, and couples you don't know well, with examples for every situation.

Etiquette 1 Apr 2026 8 min

Evening Wedding Invitation Wording

Evening wedding invitation wording examples for UK weddings. Templates for formal, casual, and fun evening-only invitations with etiquette tips.

Etiquette 1 Apr 2026 7 min

How to Address Wedding Invitations UK

How to address wedding invitations correctly. UK etiquette for couples, families, plus ones, titles, and same-sex partners with examples.