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Kimberly
Memory Table - Who is included?
Kimberly, on May 30, 2016 at 3:32 PM

This may seem like a silly question, but are there any "rules" on who you include in your memory table. I plan on putting pictures of our past love ones on a table next to the place cards. Do you...

Kate, Sep 9, 2020 14 7,723
Kristin
Brother's elopement
Kristin, on August 2, 2020 at 5:49 PM

This group helped me so much when I was planning my wedding, I'm back for some advice. Sorry that this is going to be long! About 2 years ago my brother got married. My parents and I did a lot on the...

S, Sep 7, 2020 45 1,443
Mandee
Groomsmen backing out 24 days before the wedding
Mandee, on September 2, 2020 at 7:50 PM

I am about to lose my mind. My FH's youngest brother was supposed to be in our wedding in September and said he would be there no matter what. His wife got pregnant roughly nine months ago and is due...

Judith, Sep 7, 2020 17 1,472
Kelly
Am i just being selfish ???
Kelly, on September 1, 2020 at 10:04 AM

Good morning everyone, Am i the only one feeling this way or am I honestly just being selfish and dumb?? I know that things have been absolutely insane this year but ive been kinda feeling this way...

Rachel, Sep 6, 2020 16 1,214
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I'm feeling kind of sad that most people can't make it - Normal?
The Sealpups, on August 10, 2019 at 11:25 PM

Trust me - I understand that my wedding is not the most important thing in the world. I never expected people to drop what they were doing to attend. I get that everyone has their lives and there's no...

The Sealpups, Aug 12, 2020 11 1,714
Lynnie
Have you argued with your parents or in-laws about the wedding?
Lynnie, on May 21, 2019 at 11:05 AM

Time to fess up!! Have you had a heated disagreement or two with your parents or in-laws about the wedding? Are you innocent or guilty? Next Question: Have you forgotten to wear your ring? Back to the...

Th, Aug 2, 2020 145 1,142 1
Lynnie
What's one word to describe your relationship?
Lynnie, on January 7, 2020 at 11:05 AM

How would you describe your relationship in just one word? Silly? Spontaneous? Everlasting? Magical? Unexpected? What word would you use?? Photo by Charlotte Fears Photography Next Question: Where...

Bo Miller, Jul 21, 2020 47 33,017
Lynnie
How did you meet your fiancé(e)?
Lynnie, on January 7, 2020 at 11:05 AM

First things first! How did you meet your future spouse?? Did you meet online or through friends? At school? At work?? Share how you first met your fiancé(e)! Photo by Stanlo Photography in Fort...

Bo Miller, Jul 21, 2020 72 690
mrswinteriscoming
Aita? Fiance doesn't understand why our parents are seeing eachother
mrswinteriscoming, on July 9, 2020 at 7:14 PM

Brace for it, this one is a long rant! Background I come from a family where family is everything, it is just my sister and parents and I but we have very good relationships with our extended family...

Samantha, Jul 20, 2020 21 515
Lynnie
Do you get annoyed with your bridal party?
Lynnie, on May 21, 2019 at 11:24 AM

Time to fess up! Have you ever gotten annoyed or irritated with your bridal party? Or has it all been smooth sailing? What happened that got your blood boiling?? Are you innocent or guilty? Next...

Brianna, Jul 20, 2020 110 1,063 1
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What Constitutes as "immediate Family"?
Maggie, on July 16, 2020 at 10:35 AM

Due to the Coronavirus, my fiance and I have had to make the difficult decision to postpone our wedding celebration and reception. However, we're still getting married in an intimate ceremony on the...

Alisha, Jul 16, 2020 22 1,128
Jayla
When was your first kiss with your future spouse?
Jayla, on February 12, 2019 at 11:05 AM

When did you and your future spouse share your first kiss? Were you nervous about the big moment or did it come naturally? Next Question: Who said “I love you” first? Back to the Beginning: All You...

Chelsea, Jun 26, 2020 79 2,074
Madison
Is anyone’s parents judging you for how much your spending g on your wedding?
Madison, on June 24, 2020 at 9:17 AM

Going to rant here and I know I’ll sound like a brat, but this a bridal forum so we’re all in misery. I’m getting serious judgment from my parents about how much my fiancé and I are spending on the...

Fany, Jun 26, 2020 18 1,789
S
Will i forever be excluded from sister in laws?
Shelly, on June 13, 2020 at 4:34 PM

Going anonymous. I’ve been with my fiancé for years but we got engaged last year, marrying in October. Fiancé’s close to his family, they consist of mainly women lol, mainly women. His two sisters,...

Shelly, Jun 15, 2020 5 3,099
Alyssa
How to ask in laws if they’re contributing
Alyssa, on May 25, 2020 at 5:33 AM

Hello! So our big day is in January, a good 8 months from now. But I started thinking about the rehearsal dinner. We’re very grateful that my parents are covering the cost for everything else, and...

Nahnie2552, Jun 12, 2020 23 2,674
Nicole
Relationship Milestones: Moving In Together
Nicole, on May 12, 2020 at 2:58 PM

So my fiance and I currently do not live together, but his mom just bought a duplex that we'll be renting from her at the end of the month (a month out from the wedding). Right now we're in the...

Kari, Jun 1, 2020 39 879 1
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i got married as planned now my parents stopped speaking to me
Brandi , on May 23, 2020 at 9:02 AM

So my now husband and I got married on the date we chose 8 years ago 4/20/20. Early March when things started shutting down I went to my parents who had offered and paid for our wedding to talk about...

Judith, May 30, 2020 19 1,902 1
Christina
covid ceremony... sister in law mad
Christina, on May 9, 2020 at 12:17 AM

It hasn’t even been a full 24 hours since I made the announcement that we are postponing to next year. Me and future husband are still Legally getting married on our date and planned on having less...

Anna, May 12, 2020 14 525
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Oh married life- how do you deal with greedy in laws?
The Sealpups, on May 10, 2020 at 2:48 AM

First off- DH and I never expect anything from anyone. We are very generous people, especially with our families. Here’s the situation: we’ve been renting space from my in laws and saving for a house....

Pirate & 60s Bride, May 10, 2020 4 723
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Future Sister-in Law getting engaged at the same time as us
Mary, on May 4, 2020 at 9:49 AM

Hey there so I’ve had this pretty heavily on my mind and I really just want to make sure that I’m not wrong for feeling the way I do about this. My fiancé and I have been dating for 3 years and got...

Leslie, May 5, 2020 11 1,744 1
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