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My boyfriends childhood friend excluded me from wedding
Ashley, Yesterday at 1:07 AM

I ( F 28) have been with my SO (M 33) for 5 years. We do not live together just based on what we both are comfortable with as far as space and religion however we’re constantly together and every well...

Andrea, 25 seconds ago 2 31
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Leaving a friend out of your bridal party
Kristi, Today at 1:29 PM

So for backstory I have this friend from college and we all shared a friend group. A few years ago she started trying to spread a rumor about one of our mutual friends and had a full on meltdown on a...

Kristi, 3 hours ago 14
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Appropriate wedding present from poor college student?
s, on June 24, 2013 at 5:05 AM

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...

Fenahy, Sep 7, 2024 12 6,760
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Photographer eating
Bug, on May 15, 2024 at 11:19 PM

Would it be rude of me to ask our photographer and their second shooter to eat at different times? Usually people say that they don’t want pics of people eating but since we only will have reception I...

Alexseen, Sep 7, 2024 1 34
Kelly
Fiancé wants ex-wife at our wedding.
Kelly, on August 19, 2024 at 5:21 PM

My fiancé wants his ex-wife at our wedding. He told me it’s only because he knows his son, who is 12 years old, wants her to be there. I hadn’t even met her up until a few weeks ago because I told him...

Christine, Sep 6, 2024 8 243
David
Removed a groomsmen from my party
David, on August 29, 2024 at 1:47 PM

Hi All: For context; a long term friend of mine Steve (fake name) has known details about my relationship with my fiancee since we met back in 2018. I have known Steve since **** and we have been...

David, Sep 4, 2024 5 171
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How to know if I’ll be invited to a friends wedding
Emily, on May 22, 2024 at 10:11 PM

I have a friend who recently got engaged, and I’ve been wondering if I’ll be invited to the wedding. I’ve known the friend by going to school together, but over the past few years we haven’t really...

Yohanna, Sep 4, 2024 3 178
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Changing my mind after sending out Save the Dates?? Tacky? Too late? Rude?
Brittney, on May 13, 2018 at 11:56 AM

Hello everyone, I need thoughts/opinions here. Sorry for the long message-- I feel like there's a lot to explain. So, I was originally planning a small wedding for about 50 people for this November...

Heather, Sep 2, 2024 11 1,651
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Teenage stepson not invited to my brothers wedding
Belle, on September 2, 2024 at 10:40 AM

It’s been over a year since this happened and my relationship with my brother and sister in law is still not repaired - it has been permanently damaged by SIL’s inability to possess human decency....

Cece, Sep 2, 2024 2 93
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How can I cope with my fiance's tendency to talk to his friends about our personal problems?
jinjer, on November 25, 2013 at 2:38 PM

My boyfriend of 3 years has a tendency to talk about our personal problems with his male and female friends. (He is my fiance, but we are talking about cancelling the wedding.) This is embarrassing...

Sash, Sep 2, 2024 30 2,962
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Children attending wedding
Britney, on August 30, 2024 at 2:18 PM

Hello everyone I need some advice: Originally my fiancé and I were on the same page about not having children attend our wedding. Although after our first meeting with the wedding coordinator I said...

Andrea, Sep 2, 2024 1 73
Haley
Wedding date same as parents
Haley, on August 29, 2024 at 10:45 PM

My parents are divorced now and we’re talking about getting married on what used to be their wedding date of October seventeenth (17th)

Michael, Aug 30, 2024 1 121
Lashelle
Bridal party
Lashelle, on August 29, 2024 at 1:06 PM

Needs some advice

Elizabeth, Aug 30, 2024 2 76
Natalie
Destination Wedding: Can we say “no Kids”?
Natalie, on December 18, 2020 at 10:45 AM

Hello Brides! My fiancé and I have decided that we do not want kids at our wedding. We have chosen Key West, a tropical, party destination as our wedding location. It’s a “destination wedding” in our...

Katherine, Aug 29, 2024 20 5,266
Sarah
Family Only Ceremony/dinner, Extended Family/friends after party
Sarah, on August 23, 2024 at 11:11 AM

Hi everyone! I am having a hard time deciding on what I want for my wedding. I would really like to have a smaller ceremony and dinner with family only and then have an after party with our family and...

Jacks, Aug 28, 2024 7 215
Susan
Rsvps not returned from his list
Susan, on August 25, 2024 at 10:54 AM

Ok so I guess this is why it’s bad to assume, lol! My guest list has all sent back their RSVPs but we haven’t received a single one from his list. After speaking to one of his family members I realize...

Susan, Aug 26, 2024 7 265
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Is it cheesy to put a different dress for our first dance salsa routine then change back into my gown?
Carol, on June 17, 2017 at 7:06 AM

Hello brides! I have a dilemma. I have a gorgeous bridal gown, but it may not be as appealing to wear it for our first dance salsa routine. Would it be cheesy if a wear a more comfortable dress for...

Michael, Aug 24, 2024 9 810 1
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Tips for vendors, etc
Cheyenne, on August 22, 2024 at 8:20 PM

Okay, I booked an all inclusive venue, where the vendors are linked through them: the dj, the wedding coordinator, the bar and bartenders, the cake baker, the caterer, etc. the only people we had the...

Jm Sunshine, Aug 24, 2024 1 105
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Who pays for what
Sue, on August 20, 2024 at 6:12 PM

With somany things changing I am wondering who is to pay for what for the wedding and rehearsal dinner, engagement party etc?

Veronica, Aug 23, 2024 5 101
Kelly
Cake for Vendors?
Kelly, on November 23, 2022 at 2:17 PM

I'll obviously be feeding my vendors a hot meal, but should I make sure they each get a slice of cake? If not to eat at the ceremony, to at least box up and take home?

Vitto, Aug 22, 2024 4 202
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