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Since I began wedding planning Mom and I have had a long standing battle. I understand many emotions are involved for many people but unfortunately I have felt little support from her. I started...
So my fiancé got a great job opportunity out of state and we decided as a couple the best choice was for him to go. He leaves first and I leave once the school year is over; I’m a substitute. We live...
So we are super lucky to have inherited some jewelry. My fiance proposed to me with a VERY nice ring his mom gave him. He said she has a shopping "hobby", apparently had the diamonds from something...
![Jessica](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/5/0/6/1/utbp_35815061.jpg?r=12354)
Hey Everyone! So I am struggling to deal with my mother, which I am sure I am not the only bride with the issue lol My mother raised me in a very religious and conservative household. Like crazy...
Sorry for the ridiculously long story BUT opinions PLEASE....... I had my wedding scheduled for this past August, but had to reschedule. It's suppose to be this upcoming summer. It's been almost 2...
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I’m the single daughter of a covert narcissistic mother. I am still in contact with my mother, because I don’t want to lose the relationship with my father. They are still together, my father is...
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It’s been a while since I’ve posted about my wedding party selection-which I initially struggled with due to not wanting to upset or hurt anyone’s feelings. I have since made the decision (my fiancée...
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Hello! I am writing for some advice about this sticky situation. Last year, I met my birth mom and her kids and over the past year, we have become really close. Now, we have more of a sisterly bond...
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My wedding is this July and im so over my bridal party and drama!!! -Cousin had a divorce, starts drama any wedding talk between me or the other girls. She back out 2 weeks ago. -Same day thought why...
My FH and I currently live about an hour away from my family and 2-3 hours away from his. We haven't chosen a venue yet, as we aren't sure if its going to be in my home town. My family will come visit...
![Mrs. Spring](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/9/2/1/3/utbp_33159213.jpg?r=60979)
Why does it offend people when I don't want any pictures taken of me. Ran into this a few times at high school, university and now I'm dealing with it with my future in-laws. They get so but hurt when...
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So it seems like there is a lot of stress on the forum, so I'm wondering if we could get some good ideas out there. What is the best bridesmaid gift you ever received? What gift or gifts did you...
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My fiancé and I have chosen not to do a bridal party. In lieu of a bridal party, I want to ask my mom to be my maid of honor. Has anyone else done this before? No bridal party but asked their mom as...
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My dad and I aren't very close, but I would still like to have a dance with him. I can't seem to find anything that isn't sappy. Any suggestions?
Hey all. Just thought to leave this here. We have been together almost six years. We were supposed to have gotten married last year but due to covid we've postponed. Recently he's been in a different...
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I've seen a few forums on WW related to the topic of joining bank accounts, but was curious if anyone shared their account prior to getting married? My fiancé and I live together and have shared money...
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Hello ladies! I mostly just want to vent about one of my bridesmaids on here to let it all out. I have a bridesmaid that I’ve been friends with since middle school, and she’s always made not the best...
I’m in a sticky situation. My fiancé has a fairly rocky relationship with his family and while he was at one point close to his sister, they spent their teen years in different households (one with...
![AJ](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/1/8/9/3/utbp_32701893.jpg?r=58333)
So my wedding isn't until October 2022 but just discussing things with my fiancé I don't really know what to do. We had our venue food tasting on Sunday and picked a menu. I really wanted a nice...
Hello everyone, So our wedding shower is this Saturday and my fiancé's family isn't going to come. She also doesn't have a huge friend group so she only having a couple of her friends and members of...