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Advice on selecting my side of the wedding party
Anthony, on October 24, 2022 at 4:23 AM

I'm getting married next August and have been having trouble trying to select my side of the wedding party. I don't have any brothers, but I have a much younger half sister. I'm 33 and she's 21. I...

Jacks, Oct 27, 2022 20 194
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Groomsman Frustrations
Aileen, on October 23, 2022 at 10:52 AM

Hello! I got married last weekend and it was lovely. But I have a little venting I need to do, I hope you don’t mind Everyone had a great time and the minor issues we did experience like not enough...

Aileen, Oct 24, 2022 10 309
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Should i walk away after 2.5 years dating, and still no ring?
Rubi, on October 19, 2022 at 2:33 PM

I’m 27 years old, and I have been dating my boyfriend for 2.5 years. For the last year I have been dropping hints that I would like to be married sooner than later. We’ve had various discussions about...

Ashley, Oct 22, 2022 14 2,069
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Broken engagement
Mary, on February 6, 2021 at 7:52 PM

My ex fiance and I were together for 2 years and 3 months before he proposed to me. Our relationship seemed great. We had our occasional disagreements and were able to talk through them. I felt like...

Michael, Oct 21, 2022 23 1,469 1
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Unsupportive Friend
Felicia, on December 15, 2020 at 4:06 AM

I am getting married in May 2021. My bridal party consists of.... Matron/Maid of Honor and two Bridesmaids. In most instances, the person you've known the longest is the one who is usually the most...

Bianca, Oct 21, 2022 23 3,120
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i am not walking down the aisle with my dad but my family is making me feel terrible.
Emily, on March 8, 2022 at 7:59 AM

Hi, first time poster. I’m getting married in December and I decided that I am not walking down the aisle with my dad. He’s an addict and did some horrible things to me and my family when I was a kid...

Jacks, Oct 21, 2022 20 610
Kelly
Mother of the Groom Tasks?
Kelly, on September 23, 2022 at 9:31 AM

Help! We haven't really started fully planning yet and my future MIL has asked my fiance "what should I be doing as the mother of the groom"? My initial response was to "google", but I don't want her...

Celine, Oct 19, 2022 12 410
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Pregnant Bridal Party
Alex, on August 19, 2022 at 5:56 PM

Just looking to vent a little and looking for words of encouragement/perspective…. My dear friend who is a bridesmaid in my wedding had a miscarriage a few months back and recently found out she is...

Kari, Oct 18, 2022 8 347
Victoria
Papa's left hand and mine 💕
Victoria, on October 13, 2022 at 8:06 PM

He just got home from work.

Lynnie, Oct 14, 2022 1 102
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Groomsmen drops out last minute
Kristian, on October 12, 2022 at 8:01 AM

I feel so bad for my fiancé. One groomsmen backed out a month before the wedding due to money issues, we offered to pay for his expenses but left my fiance on read, so nothing can be done for that....

Mrs.evans, Oct 13, 2022 7 450
Paige
When Did You Know They Were "the One"?
Paige, on August 18, 2022 at 5:41 PM

They say when you know you know, you know? Was there a specific moment that stood out, or did you just have a feeling all along?

Sevanna, Oct 13, 2022 28 407
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Should i include future sister in law as bridesmaid?
Shannon, on October 10, 2022 at 3:04 PM

Hi so I just recently got engaged. I’m planning on having my sister as maid of honor and my best friend since I was 12 as my bridesmaid. My mom is paying for wedding and wants me to include my future...

Paige, Oct 11, 2022 9 344
Jennifer
Getting Asked if You’re Having Kids
Jennifer, on October 9, 2022 at 6:49 PM

We are getting married this weekend and this question just popped in my head. How many of you all were asked if you guys were planning on having kids either on your wedding day or rehearsal dinner (or...

Jennifer, Oct 10, 2022 21 359 2
Laney
Junior Bridesmaids Jobs
Laney, on August 2, 2022 at 8:06 PM

Me and my fiance have been trying to figure out our wedding party, specifically the bridesmaids and groomsmen. I already know I want my sister to be my maid of honor and my best friend to be a...

Courtney, Oct 10, 2022 7 311
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The Age Old Struggle of Picking Bridal Party
Sophia, on October 7, 2022 at 8:42 AM

So my best friend from college is my MOH (just asked her last week) & I’m SO excited for that. She’s awesome. I’ve been planning to ask my 2 sisters (I’m the youngest of 3) to be BMs as well as...

Courtney, Oct 10, 2022 9 164
Emily
Bridesmaid isn't living up to expectations and "simple standards"
Emily, on September 30, 2022 at 4:16 PM

Hello, My childhood friend is one of my bridesmaids, we've been friends since were children, but have always had our issues. Issues aside, I asked her to be in my wedding because I did want her there....

Bailey, Oct 10, 2022 9 513 2
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How long should you wait?
Tonia, on October 6, 2022 at 11:40 PM

I've been in a relationship for 7 years and there's not ever been any mention of marriage unless it comes from me. He has known from day 1 that my intentions in any relationship was for marriage. I am...

Mrs.evans, Oct 8, 2022 5 224 1
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Would you confront the in-laws?
Melly, on October 3, 2022 at 9:23 AM

Sorry this is long. Getting married in less than 6 weeks, and my bachelorette is in 3 weeks.We planned our wedding 12 months out for the day, and honestly, it’s been nothing but drama from the in-law...

Michelle, Oct 6, 2022 9 335
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Mother Problems
Lynn, on October 3, 2022 at 3:12 PM

Hi all, Hopefully this is the place for this. I am in need of some guidance. My parents will be paying for my wedding, which is SUPER appreciated. However, my mother feels since she is paying that I...

Jacks, Oct 5, 2022 10 308
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Day of jobs for teens cousin
Trevor, on September 30, 2022 at 11:44 AM

A little back ground: I have serious family politics I need to deal with. I have managed to insist politics are not part of my day but there is a lot of complaints to find a job of one of my cousins...

Michelle, Oct 3, 2022 11 193
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