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Wedding vs Prom
Sarah, on April 14, 2018 at 12:00 PM

Soooo. My baby sister has her prom the night of my wedding. Shes staying long enough for the ceremony (shes a bridesmaid) then bouncin for prom. Am I right to be upset by this?! My mother originally...

Jeleebeenz, Apr 14, 2018 6 177
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My Sweet Mom and My Bridal Shower
Kerstin, on April 6, 2018 at 10:26 AM

Hey everyone! Im drawing a blank so I thought maybe I could gather some ideas from here! Long story short my mom lives overseas in Europe. She has mostly been unable to help plan the wedding but has...

Kerstin, Apr 6, 2018 2 91
Millie
Don’t Want Bachelorette Party vent
Millie, on February 13, 2018 at 8:38 PM

Hey ladies, I am not having a wedding party. Just a MOH who hasn’t been a great person lately. Since my engagement, she has made a few rude comments about my fiancé’s looks or said things that makes...

shante, Apr 4, 2018 14 578
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Non mushy father daughter dance?
Kelsey , on April 4, 2018 at 1:29 AM

Does anyone have any ideas for a non traditional and fun father daughter dance? My dad has told me he just doesn't want to dance to anything super emotional and I agree. He also doesn't approve of me...

Alexis, Apr 4, 2018 3 183
ColoradoAshley
One Bridesmaid backed out
ColoradoAshley, on March 30, 2018 at 4:16 PM

I'm such a confusion of emotion. I'm understanding; I'm saddened; I'm angry. One of my longest friends called me last night to tell me that she can't be in the wedding anymore. She just had a baby and...

Michelle, Apr 2, 2018 24 1,121
FutureFrames
Sister's boyfriend proposal idea
FutureFrames, on March 31, 2018 at 7:39 PM

My sister's boyfriend is about to propose to her soon and I know she won't like some details about it. This will be the proposal: They're going on a staycation in Miami beach, renting a hotel for the...

happeningmom, Mar 31, 2018 7 667
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sil in wedding???
Alyssa, on January 16, 2018 at 1:06 AM

So, I have already decided on my two bridesmaids. My best friend who I have known since I was 11 is my MOH and my other good friend is my second bridesmaid. FH is having two groomsmen. My mother has...

Sally, Mar 30, 2018 3 278
Chelsea
Childhood bestfriend dropped out of wedding party
Chelsea, on March 26, 2018 at 12:47 PM

While planning my wedding party, I was struggling with the decision about if I wanted to ask my childhood best friend to be a bridesmaid. Even though we haven't been super close since we graduated...

Jo, Mar 30, 2018 3 149
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Jealous mother of the bride
Kelly, on March 26, 2018 at 11:57 AM

My Mom and Dad got divorced a couple years back after 35 years of marriage. My Dad is now re-married and my mom is extremely jealous. She continues to bring up conversations about who will escort her...

Jo, Mar 27, 2018 3 340
Prisonmike
My mom got married
Prisonmike, on January 8, 2018 at 10:04 AM

I'm honestly not sure if I should be mad, or if this is considered rude, or tacky- but I can't help but to act irrationally. A few days ago my sister posted on Facebook she was looking for an...

Kristina, Mar 26, 2018 35 1,406
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Not attend my step brothers wedding and i feel horrible help!
Private User, on March 22, 2018 at 3:33 AM

Okay so early March 2018 my step brother announced that he would be getting married July 2018! I thought wow that’s fast but okay they have a kid together and have been engaged for a little over a...

Private User, Mar 22, 2018 2 117
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Future mil is pushy
Veronica , on March 19, 2018 at 2:45 AM

Hello everyone, I’m looking for advice! My future mother in law is driving me crazy. She wants everything done her way even though me and my fiancé are paying for 90% of the wedding. She recently...

Rachel, Mar 19, 2018 3 183
FutureMrs.M
31 prayers for my future Husband & Wife Bundle
FutureMrs.M, on March 13, 2018 at 5:44 AM

Has anyone read these books with their spouse? I just ordered them because I've seen the advertised on my facebook and other social media. What did you think?

Morgan, Mar 13, 2018 3 137 1
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Pushy mother in law
Cheyenne, on January 22, 2018 at 3:36 PM

Ever since my fiance and I have gotten engaged, my mother in law has been so pushy about everything to do with the wedding from the venue to the church to what flowers are in my bouquet. She insisted...

Hilary, Mar 13, 2018 3 281
LovroftheArts
Should i Have My Grandmother Walk Me Down the Aisle?
LovroftheArts, on March 13, 2018 at 2:51 AM

Some backstory context for you... my paternal grandparents raised me after my dad passed away when I was a child. To make a long and painful story short, my mother, who is still alive, mentally ill,...

Laura, Mar 13, 2018 2 426
MrsRies&Love
Cousin didn't receive invite - help!
MrsRies&Love, on March 7, 2018 at 11:13 AM

Hi all! So, I found out through my grandmother that one of my cousins didn't receive their invitation to the wedding. I only have one aunt/uncle who has 4 children, all who are married, and all who...

Caytlyn, Mar 8, 2018 17 381
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Soon to be sister in law insist on being in the wedding.
Stephanie, on February 24, 2018 at 11:12 AM

My soon to be sister in law I guess had this assumption that she was automatically going to be a bridesmaid. I haven't put her in my wedding because I simply don't want to. This has become an issue I...

LOLO, Mar 7, 2018 9 796
Future Mrs.Scott
Invite mom wedding dress shopping?
Future Mrs.Scott, on March 4, 2018 at 11:19 AM

I’m planning on going dress shopping next week and didn’t know if I should invite my mom. I have two other cousins that are getting married this month and I feel she has been more interested in...

Daria, Mar 6, 2018 5 195
FMM
In law disappointment
FMM, on February 23, 2018 at 1:10 PM

Hey all, I’m in a pretty uncomfortable situation with my in laws and I’m seeking some advice, and also honestly just venting. Warning- this is going to sound like an episode from a soap opera because...

FMM, Mar 5, 2018 37 1,889
FutureMrsSmith
Role for cousin
FutureMrsSmith, on March 1, 2018 at 3:44 PM

Hi all, I have a cousin who is several years older than me. We were close when we were younger, but now only see each other on holidays as life got busy. We still get along very well and I enjoy her...

Jo, Mar 2, 2018 3 334
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