Discussions from Family and Relationships

Is it appropriate for your fiancé’s sister or cousins to be your bridesmaid? What are your thoughts?

So, my parents have been divorced since I was seven years old and my mom was the one who left my dad for my stepfather. My real father who is very much in my life still to this day he does not like my...

Hello everyone! We all have those pesky pet peeves that just grind our gears! It's interesting to see how someone defines something as a 'pet peeve', yet another person might have no problem with it!...

I’d love to hear what everyone is doing for bridesmaid gifts? I love the on trend ideas (robes, tumblers, etc.) but I’m also trying to think of something unique! Any suggestions?

My BF and I have been together for 13 years... yes, a looong time! We have a house, kids, business, and everything that goes with being married except we have both adamantly stated that we didn’t see...

I’m kind of laughing as I write this because I took to WW forums instead of venting to my friends! LOL One of my good friends, who’s also a bridesmaid, told me today that she was getting married....

My mom and I have had a turbulent relationship throughout my entire life. I swear I’ve sworn her off so many times and always let her back in. She is manipulative and toxic in my life. I need to vent...

Hi ladies! Wedding planning is going well so far, but the toughest thing for me has been choosing my bridesmaids. I really need some help here! So far I have 9 in mind, and they are all from different...

So I am kinda in a rock and a hard place. Planning this wedding has been nothing shy of a living nightmare. I went I got his wedding thinking I would have tons of support and help. Ended up having...

Hi all, We first had to postpone our wedding from last May. We are moving forward with our wedding in this May, after lowering our guest count to make it safer for everyone. Additionally, we are...

I've noticed on the forums that there are a lot of posts about conflicts between brides and bridesmaids because of unmet expectations. What do you think are reasonable expectations for bridesmaids? Or...

Ughh we’re dying to get pregnant! But I know we have to wait until after the wedding! It’s only less than three months! There is no way I can get pregnant now! Especially the fact that I gave in and...

Me and my boyfriend have been together for 2 years, and he asked me if I wanted to get married but he did it in the car with no ring no nothing, he just asked like if it was an invite to the movies. I...

Before Covid, my parents celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary in June of 2019. My son asked if he could bring his girlfriend to the celebration. I said no-we have a no ring, no bring policy re...

My fiancé has a HUGE extended family about 50 people only including parents, siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins. I have a very small extended family. Most of whom I’m not close with...

Originally we wanted to invite children, but it would've taken us over budget so we made the decision to cut children from the guest list. The problem is he has first cousins ranging from 8-35 years...

I started organising my bachelorette last year before my wedding + bachelorette were postponed (because of COVID) and an option at the time was to do a 3 night cruise. My friends didn’t love the idea...

First let me say that my daughter is getting married and her dad is no help. My husband her step-dad has Always been supportive financially to both my children and loves them like his own. He just...

Hi everyone. I posted about this before but it was removed because I swore understandably. I’m going to try this again lol. My wedding is in May and my shower is this weekend. My mother will be nice...