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Blending familys can be a true joy, but there are tricky elements too. From merging households, to deciding where to spend the holidays, this is the place to give and get support on all things family.

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Chantelle
Bridal Party Guilt
Chantelle, on December 5, 2020 at 11:40 PM

Did you guys check in with each member of your bridal party before the for-real talks about bridesmaid dresses, traveling, hotel bookings, hair and makeup, etc. I feel guilty because I know wedding...

Kari, Dec 12, 2020 21 599
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Siblings not attending my wedding
Rachel, on December 9, 2020 at 7:48 PM

So I guess I just need to vent. I’m moving forward with our wedding that was planned a year and half ago which will be held in January and in Florida but, I’m so disappointed that none of my 3...

Kari, Dec 11, 2020 12 454
SLY
Brides of 2022!
SLY, on November 13, 2020 at 3:11 PM

I've been getting a lot of these responses when I tell people our wedding date is in 2022: "Oh my gosh why so late?!" "You know that's over a year right? Are you sure you both want to wait that long?"...

SLY, Dec 11, 2020 34 536 1
Kristen
Family in your wedding?
Kristen, on December 7, 2020 at 1:54 PM

Hello lovelies. Happy married or planning? I am curious how are you sharing your family in your wedding (living or deceased) in your ceremony. Something I did to honor my parents was a charm on my...

Heather, Dec 10, 2020 20 147
Chabely
Pre-marital Course?
Chabely, on December 9, 2020 at 11:11 PM

Hi! I am looking through various pre-marital online courses and/or books and would like some feedback. Did any of you do the "Happily Ever After" course my Marriage365? My fiancé and I are both...

Erin, Dec 10, 2020 5 175
Sarah
Staycation date night ideas
Sarah, on December 4, 2020 at 3:20 AM

Due to Covid my fiancé and I are unable to take overnight trips away, without quarantining for two weeks (mandated by both of our jobs). We have both been stressed lately, normally we would have done...

Shane, Dec 8, 2020 13 298
Mrs. Spring
80-20 Rule
Mrs. Spring, on December 5, 2020 at 10:40 PM

According to the Paleto Principle, The 80/20 relationship theory states that you can only get about 80% of your wants and needs from a healthy relationship, while the remaining 20% you need to provide...

Mrs. Spring, Dec 7, 2020 33 620
Laura
Fiancé 1st Christmas gifts
Laura, on December 5, 2020 at 2:17 PM

What are you buying your fiancé for your first Christmas together engaged? I want to buy something sentimental and can’t think of anything. I normally write my FH notes in the mornings, so I was...

Alexa, Dec 7, 2020 17 890
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Mother and sister won’t acknowledge/approve of wedding
Lily, on December 6, 2020 at 6:01 PM

Ok. So. Long story short, SO & I have been together for about four years. At first, my family really got along with him, but became icy as things got more serious until eventually wedding planning...

Rebecca, Dec 7, 2020 9 409
Kaylee
Photos with grandma
Kaylee, on December 5, 2020 at 8:16 PM

So backstory..... my fiancé and I are have a destination wedding it’s about a 14 hour drive from home. Our wedding was planned for august of 2021 but with COVID happening this year it has put a...

Natalie, Dec 7, 2020 13 172
Bryna
Wedding Party Help
Bryna, on December 4, 2020 at 12:06 PM

Hello, anyone who stops to read this, I don't really know who to turn to for advice on this subject. I was supposed to get married this past June in 2020 but due to Covid-19 my fiancé and I made the...

Kk, Dec 6, 2020 6 195
Alessandra
Potential Invitation Drama
Alessandra, on November 30, 2020 at 9:53 AM

Hey, everybody! Bride planning for an October 2022 wedding in Philadelphia here. I was recently at my parents’ house for Thanksgiving and the topic of wedding guests was raised. Previously, my father...

SLY, Dec 2, 2020 15 407
Victoria
Engagement Photos (photo dump)!
Victoria, on November 30, 2020 at 10:53 AM

Good Morning!! I'm doing a photo dump of my engagement photos! We took these in September on a very warm and sunny day right around golden hour! Please share your engagement photos! I'm excited to...

Yasmine, Dec 1, 2020 23 353 1
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Parents don't like fiancé
Anna, on November 29, 2020 at 10:15 PM

We are going to be announcing our engagement to the public soon, in about a week. I want to tell my parents before I post so that they know. In the past they haven't been a big fan of my fiancé and...

Susan, Dec 1, 2020 14 601
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He cheated... now what?
Kristen, on November 15, 2020 at 6:54 AM

I found out he cheated a couple times with a girl I actually met with him... I am so hurt and beyond disappointed. I have called off the wedding for now but how do I tell everyone? Do I blame covid?...

Erin, Dec 1, 2020 43 1,899
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So my mom just dumped on our engagement photos.
Q, on September 23, 2020 at 3:59 PM

Okay long story short, took our engagement photos on monday and we've been engaged since the 5th. Waited to announce officially via social media online till we could tell close friends and family. Got...

Ashley, Dec 1, 2020 42 1,930
Soon2Bemarried
No Family No Wedding?
Soon2Bemarried, on November 20, 2020 at 6:55 PM

"If you can’t afford to have you’re entire family at your wedding then you shouldn’t have it." I’ve been hearing the most insane things lately. To the brides that don’t care for a big wedding or for...

Milada, Nov 30, 2020 23 428
Isabel
The never ending sister drama
Isabel, on November 29, 2020 at 9:56 AM

Hey all. So if you've seen my last few posts, there was drama with my sister about wearing a dress. I've gotten over that hurdle and have let her pick out a romper matching the bridesmaids dresses....

Natalie, Nov 29, 2020 13 342
Tatiana
Little sister got engaged
Tatiana, on November 17, 2020 at 2:16 PM

I just need to vent. So my little sister got engaged 4 months after me. I am so happy for her. She is planning to have her wedding in 2021 while mine is booked and set for 2022. My mom thinks she is...

Ty, Nov 27, 2020 41 898
Sarah
Holiday Family Drama
Sarah, on November 25, 2020 at 12:04 AM

For those of you who where around for my Holiday Drama, this is like phase two. So my fiancé and I decided it would be best for his to spend Thanksgiving at his parents house and for me to spend...

Sexypoodle, Nov 26, 2020 17 533
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