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i really want a destination wedding, but his family cant afford to go...
jpcajasr, on August 15, 2018 at 3:07 PM

Hello everyone! My name is Jennifer and I got engage this past Sunday (8/12/18) after my mom passing, I always wanted to get married in Ecuador. Both of my parents were born there and I know being...

Happy Hedgie, Aug 15, 2018 4 343
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Should my sisters be bridesmaids?
Mallory, on August 13, 2018 at 12:59 PM

Honestly I just want other opinions. I'm not engaged but I do think about this a lot. I have two sisters, one from my mother who is two years older than me, and one from my father who is eight years...

Brittany, Aug 13, 2018 9 1,584
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My mom is taking over my wedding... and I’m not even engaged yet!
Kp, on August 9, 2018 at 3:54 PM

My boyfriend and I have been together 5-1/2 years. We’ve been talking about getting engaged for the past two years and, from what I can tell, it looks like it’ll happen this coming year (yay!). I’m a...

MrsMcK, Aug 12, 2018 11 663
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Juggling Parents and In-laws
J, on August 8, 2018 at 3:50 PM

I know that part of getting married is merging two families into one. But my husband and I both have divorced parents and all four sets of parents live in the same city as us so it can be hard! I feel...

Jillian, Aug 10, 2018 17 435
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Regret not having dad walk you down the aisle?
Sarah, on August 7, 2018 at 12:19 AM

My family has always been extremely close except a couple months before I got engaged my parents filed for divorce (after 30+ years). It’s not amicable, they’ve been fighting over everything for over...

jt329, Aug 7, 2018 3 216
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Bridesmaids passing
brittani, on August 1, 2018 at 2:09 AM

One of my bridesmaids passed away 2 weeks ago she had her dress ordered and everything. I want to honor her in the wedding in everyway possible but I really don't know how. Her favorite flower was a...

CountryRoads, Aug 6, 2018 20 618
Breanna
Cousin who wants to invite her bf
Breanna, on August 4, 2018 at 1:08 AM

I have an issue with one of my cousins (related by marriage) and I am afraid that she will want to invite her new boyfriend. I have an issue with this since I am doing a seating chart and she never...

Mrsjimenez👰, Aug 6, 2018 31 1,312
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My Fiancé Won’t Tell His Ex We’re Engaged
Kourtney, on August 3, 2018 at 1:17 AM

My fiancé and I have been engaged since January. We took a trip to Paris and he proposed at Disneyland in France. It was amazing but after we came back home he made the decision not to tell his child...

Megan, Aug 3, 2018 31 2,508
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Dealing with a bad friend
Sophia, on August 2, 2018 at 7:37 PM

So my friend and I are both getting married both in "destinations" (different locations, different months). I RSVP'd to her wedding super early, booked tickets, made sure I got time off work, etc. She...

Sophia, Aug 3, 2018 33 721
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Bridesmaid drop out
LaTrele, on July 19, 2018 at 9:38 AM

Ok, so one of my bridesmaid's text me last week and said she could no longer be in my wedding due to financial reasons. I told her I understood and that I still wanted her to come to the wedding. Last...

MrsV1027, Aug 2, 2018 31 876
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Bridesmaid rant
R, on August 1, 2018 at 9:16 AM

I'm seeing a lot of posts about bridesmaid drama...so must be the full moon. I'm not really looking for advice, but just need support. I'll try to keep is short. Bridal party included: 2 cousins...

OrangeCrush, Aug 1, 2018 17 745
FutureMrsHaven
Meal for baby?
FutureMrsHaven, on July 28, 2018 at 9:31 AM

My fiancé’s younger brother has a one year old son. We weren’t really keen on him coming to the wedding but his brother tends to start drama within the family so my FMIL told us we should allow him to...

Jen, Jul 30, 2018 32 2,627
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Families don't mix
Ashlyn, on July 28, 2018 at 1:08 PM

So... Here's the deal. His family is from the carribeans and Love to party 😂 my family on the other hand is very conservative even to the way they dress. I am so nervous of how the reception will be ....

Emily, Jul 30, 2018 14 542
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Bad relationship with father
Shelby, on July 28, 2018 at 11:28 PM

I need advice or to hear about what others are doing- I have a pretty bad relationship with my dad and step mom and I haven’t “asked” my dad to walk me down the aisle, although as his daughter (and...

MrsSnez, Jul 29, 2018 10 957
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Difficult bridesmaids
Angela, on July 25, 2018 at 10:25 AM

Hey all! I am coming here for some serious help. I am 24 days away from my wedding and am having a brides worst nightmare with my bridal party. This is a long post but please help! Lets start art from...

Angela, Jul 28, 2018 37 1,347
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Asking Old Friend to be Bridesmaid - Haven't seen in years!
CharlestonBride2019, on July 23, 2018 at 7:32 PM

I have two friends that I grew up with since we were three years old. We were all like sisters. I've only seen them a couple times in the last seven years. We still talk on birthdays, but we don't...

Mariah, Jul 26, 2018 9 5,822
Erin Buchanan
Introducing mom, step dad and father
Erin Buchanan, on July 24, 2018 at 7:43 PM

How do I introduce my parents and step dad at the reception? My mom remarried to my step dad a few years ago and my dad isn't remarried. Do I have my mom walk in with my step dad then my dad by...

MrsD, Jul 25, 2018 5 528
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Future mother in law getting married same year as i am?
Rebeca, on July 24, 2018 at 2:45 PM

Hello everyone, my future mother in law has been engaged for over 8 years, and she is just now planning to get married in close proximity to my wedding. I'm not exactly sure how to feel about this. My...

MrsV1027, Jul 25, 2018 12 992
Kelly
Bridesmaid backed out 1 month before wedding....
Kelly , on July 22, 2018 at 10:29 AM

So, I need to vent. One of my bridesmaids told me that her and her boyfriend (who was also a groomsmen) can't be in the wedding anymore due to money issues. I am really understanding of...

Randa, Jul 24, 2018 120 3,048
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No Father and Daughter dance
Kaylynn, on July 22, 2018 at 11:04 PM

Hi everyone - need some opinions, My father and I were very close when I was young, but when my parents divorced we grew apart. Our relationship is very different because of things that occurred...

MIWM, Jul 24, 2018 10 2,740
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