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Mom wants me to invite unwanted guests to the wedding
Beth, on May 9, 2022 at 12:06 PM

So my mom has a brother (let’s call him Uncle Bob) was previously married to my dads sister (let’s call her Aunt Jane). Uncle Bob and aunt Jane have been divorced for a long time, but prior to that,...

N, Jun 9, 2022 27 475
Erica
Niece's Role?
Erica, on May 18, 2022 at 10:36 PM

I have 5 nieces and they're all super important to me, so I want them all to have a role in my big day! By the time we're getting married next year their ages will be: 13, 10, 8, 3, and 2 The youngest...

N, Jun 9, 2022 8 109
Candace
Need some help
Candace, on June 7, 2022 at 11:25 PM

I need some advice on my step sister who I have made my matron of honor. And her husband be a best man. When I asked her if she would be my matron of honor, she was like absolutely. She told me that...

Candace, Jun 8, 2022 15 205
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Fiancé broke up with me
Kaci, on March 2, 2019 at 10:15 PM

Hi, I am writing hoping to get support. My fiancé broke up with me 2 days ago. We have been on and off having arguments over the past few months but had been seeing a counselor and both agreed things...

Vipin, Jun 8, 2022 29 6,783 2
Lydia
Navigating alcohol with religious in-laws
Lydia, on June 5, 2022 at 9:32 AM

Hi everyone! I'm looking for some ideas/advice for navigating wedding planning with Muslim family members. My fiance grew up in a Muslim household, but is no longer practicing since late college. He...

Michelle, Jun 7, 2022 8 497
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Excluding sister from bridal party
Anie, on June 5, 2022 at 10:42 PM

So one of my 3 sisters has been really horrible, and super jealous ALL her life of others getting married, and she was disruptive, selfish and ruined my other two sisters' weddings. Now I'm soon tying...

Michelle, Jun 7, 2022 14 474
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Dad can't walk me down the aisle, who do i ask?
Polly, on February 3, 2022 at 11:47 PM

My dad has advanced Alzheimer's and will not be able to attend my wedding. My mother is his primary caretaker but will have help from professional caretakers so she can attend my wedding which will be...

MaryElena, Jun 7, 2022 7 296
Crystal
Uninvited Guests
Crystal, on June 2, 2022 at 8:30 PM

So… I’ve been having issues with my mom when it comes to inviting her friends to the wedding. I made it very clear that she has a capacity of 6 guests (which she has already chosen). But yet, she...

Sloane, Jun 7, 2022 5 339
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Husband Not Allowed As Plus-one
Aurelie, on May 27, 2022 at 11:06 PM

My husband and I have been married for eight years. My cousin is getting married this year, she is 3 years older than me. I received an invitation in just my name and RSVP'd but never thought much of...

Tia, Jun 6, 2022 14 864
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Bridesmaid dilemma.
Daneka, on June 1, 2022 at 12:04 PM

apologizing in advance for this super long post. also thanking you in advance if you read through the whole thing and decide to provide feedback. - i got engaged a month ago, but i have dreamed about...

Planet, Jun 6, 2022 12 403
Drew & Juliessa
Strained parent relationship
Drew & Juliessa, on June 1, 2022 at 1:41 PM

I have to ask… for anyone who has a not so great relationship (such as not communicating with each other) who did your significant other ask for your hand in marriage? And if just because they are...

Michelle, Jun 4, 2022 12 278
Luis
Advice
Luis, on May 31, 2022 at 12:06 AM

Ok just had my wedding, it was such an amazing day, and I couldn’t have asked for more. There was however a little bit of drama at the reception, my MOH’s husband took advantage of the open bar and...

Lucy, Jun 1, 2022 6 392 1
Vanessa
Need some advices
Vanessa, on November 16, 2021 at 5:22 PM

First, I dnt nnow were to vent out so i found this app. Im sorry for this is a drama i think.. I lost my interest on my wedding. Bcos of the grandmother of my husband.. We actually elope 8 months ago...

Cristina, May 31, 2022 3 270 1
Rachel
Super Woman mil
Rachel, on May 28, 2022 at 7:43 AM

My FMIL is wonderful. I really adore her. Through wedding planning I have become frustrated bc of a few instances and honestly there aren’t any solutions I just need to get things off my chest....

Paige, May 31, 2022 6 221
Christina
Crazy guest requests
Christina, on May 28, 2022 at 7:02 PM

Y’all, I need to share this ridiculousness with you! A little back story: about a few weeks after we sent out save the dates, my FH received a text from his close childhood friend (who he has hardly...

Paige, May 31, 2022 8 473
Peanut
Issues with Dad re: second wedding
Peanut, on May 26, 2022 at 9:51 AM

This is more a question for other second time brides. Is anyone else getting negativity from their families for having an actual wedding the second time around? When I told my dad I was getting...

Pat, May 28, 2022 4 275 1
Nicole
Maid of Honor not doing her job?? How do i address this?
Nicole, on May 25, 2022 at 3:27 PM

Hello everyone! I opted to have two maid of honors for my wedding as I couldn't choose between the two of them but now I am starting to doubt asking one of them as she hasn't been doing much of...

Elizabeth, May 27, 2022 12 1,171
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Don't want to do father-daughter dance :(
Sarah, on July 30, 2018 at 1:21 PM

I thought it might be good to get someone else's perspective on this that isn't involved... So my father and I aren't emotionally close - for reasons I would rather not get into here, but suffice it...

Peanut, May 26, 2022 33 4,656 1
Ravén
Ideas to incorporate my disabled baby sister in my wedding?
Ravén, on May 20, 2022 at 3:48 AM

Hi everyone so I'm getting married to my bestfriend next year and I have my girl bestfriend as my Matron of Honor and my older sister as my Maid of Honor and my 4 bridesmaids. I have a disabled...

Hailey, May 24, 2022 6 221 1
Candice
Possibly canceling our wedding because of family drama
Candice, on May 10, 2022 at 10:45 AM

My husband and I got legally married last year, but this summer (June 25) was meant to be our wedding, the ceremony and party etc. I really need some help and perspective. My sister lived with my...

Jayne, May 22, 2022 8 643
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