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Em Kay
My fiance wants his ex's brother in-law in/at our wedding
Em Kay, on October 24, 2019 at 11:17 PM

I need some input. My fiance wants to have his ex's brother in-law stand up with him in our wedding. I told him I did not approve and that I preferred that he not even come to the wedding, especially...

Judith, Oct 26, 2019 17 1,216
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Do we invite his sister to the rehearsal dinner?
Neena, on October 22, 2019 at 12:18 PM

Background info: his sister and I do not get along. She did not ask me to be in her wedding party even though I was the only sibling’s significant other that was not asked. I was not invited to attend...

Nicole, Oct 24, 2019 34 1,397
Kylie
Mother-in-law drama!!!!!
Kylie, on October 21, 2019 at 5:15 PM

So I'm getting married in less than 20 days. I got engaged earlier this year and it was nice at first. But, once the wedding planning started getting further along, drama erupted with my fiancé and...

Cassi, Oct 23, 2019 27 2,335
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My future sil is seriously the devil.
Caitlin, on September 27, 2019 at 9:20 AM

I've ranted about her on here before but I swear I'm going to lose my absolute mind on this girl. So she forced her way into my wedding party anyways. She and I were not friends when I made my...

Jessica, Oct 23, 2019 24 936
Jessie
a Bride With No Parents
Jessie, on October 19, 2019 at 11:44 PM

Looking for a place to vent rn. My parents passed when I was 11 of cancer. I've always dreaded getting married because I just want my parents with me. But I love my fiance and wedding planning has...

Laura, Oct 21, 2019 9 1,407 1
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Thinking of breaking off engagement .. don’t know what to do:/
Llm, on October 20, 2019 at 6:09 PM

My fiancé is 37 and we’ve been together 8 years. He has been a drinker but It got to be more than I could handle and we broke up after 3 years together. He showed me he wanted to change after 6 months...

Traci, Oct 21, 2019 12 1,237
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Am i being rude for not having my childhood friend as my bridesmaid?
Trinity, on October 17, 2019 at 9:00 PM

Hello All, My wedding isn't until end of 2020. However, I have already asked my good friends to be my bridesmaids. I am worried about one that might get offended because I didn't ask her. I have known...

Holly, Oct 18, 2019 7 1,075
Katie
Evil sister in law
Katie, on October 17, 2019 at 10:43 AM

I need some advice, So here’s a long back sorry: We all know when it comes to planning a wedding, it’s already super stressful, but I have been dealing with the anti-Christ, my future sister in law....

Alejandra, Oct 17, 2019 10 744 1
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Any other brides in late 30s who are planning to have kids? Feeling like the odd one out among my friends!
Cakewalk, on October 15, 2019 at 12:56 PM

Hey everyone! I'm 37, just got engaged, the wedding date is planned for February 2020 (relatively short turnaround as we want to try to get pregnant shortly after). Anyway, I'm just feeling like the...

Rebecca, Oct 16, 2019 13 2,408 1
Candi
It's us or her! So beyond furious. sil from hell!
Candi, on February 6, 2019 at 12:32 AM

My sister in law who was at our wedding and now lives in the house we were married in is so selfish. We have had a difficult relationship from the start due to her need to be in charge. She was...

Candi, Oct 16, 2019 65 2,712
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Feeling guilty about guests who have to travel
Katie, on October 13, 2019 at 9:27 PM

I will be getting married next October and the ceremony/reception is about 10 hours away from my family, but much closer to my fiancé’s family. Since I have a small family (only about 10 people), we...

MrsD, Oct 14, 2019 7 253
Michelle
Will you be calling your in-laws "mom" and "dad"?
Michelle, on October 8, 2019 at 4:56 PM

So, I am embarrassed to say that I've gone several years without referring my fiance's mom to any kind of name. When I first met her, she never told me what to call her and I didn't realize that...

Fany, Oct 13, 2019 29 754
Jainee
My fiancé doesn’t seem interested in anything sexy?
Jainee, on October 12, 2019 at 8:39 PM

I took him to Victoria secret to pick out some sexy underwear. And also I told him I book a Bridal Boudouir photoshoot (sexy lingerie photoshoot) and all he said was “okay” and seem very...

Alejandra, Oct 13, 2019 10 2,746
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Fiance called off Wedding and Broke off Relationship
Lisa, on October 9, 2019 at 6:58 PM

Hey Ladies, I just wanted a place to vent/seek advice as I go through this trying time. My now ex fiance (34) called off our (im 32) wedding/broke off our relationship about 2 weeks ago now. Our...

Nicole, Oct 13, 2019 31 2,901
Bentley
Mother in law constantly crying
Bentley, on February 13, 2019 at 11:12 PM

So way before my fiancé and i have gotten engaged my FMIL has always been a cryer. Ever since the wedding planning it’s all gotten worse. I get that the first wedding is always going to be a little...

Renee, Oct 12, 2019 22 1,776
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Family against engagement
123, on October 10, 2019 at 7:41 AM

Hi, I am wondering if anyone out there has gone through similar situation as me. I am 20 year old, and just got engaged to my partner of 2 years, who is 25. We are both a bit more mature for our ages,...

Sarah, Oct 11, 2019 16 500
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Life long best friend didn't come to wedding.
Jasda, on August 13, 2019 at 8:44 PM

I got married last year and my male best friend of over 20 years decided short notice that he was not going to come. He ever gave any serious or legit reason for not coming. We have been through thick...

Naikesha, Oct 8, 2019 17 1,643 2
Stephanie
When “friends” don’t rsvp
Stephanie, on October 1, 2019 at 5:25 PM

This is a half question half rant. I have 3 friends whom I used to be very close with. Over the years we grew apart, 2 of them are single and one of them is now in a newer relationship. I have been...

Nicole, Oct 3, 2019 12 1,970
Samantha
Family and Friends upset for no invite
Samantha, on October 2, 2019 at 10:29 PM

Is anyone else running into issues with friends or family members being upset that they're not invited to the wedding? I am shocked at the number of people who are upset they didn't get an invite to...

Alejandra, Oct 3, 2019 21 5,164 1
Alyssa
Vegan bridesmaid??!!!
Alyssa, on September 7, 2018 at 5:10 PM

So I'm having a bridesmaids, maid of honor & fliwer girl dinner at my house on Sunday & I have no idea what to make, especially since one of my cousin bridesmaid recently said she is vegan now...

April, Oct 3, 2019 8 384
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