Discussions I've participated in

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Thinking about having an engagement party but it would actually be our wedding. We want something small with close friends and family (about 30 adults and 6 kids) without the pizzazz of a wedding....

My mom was a drug addict all my life when I was younger. She was in prison for about 7 years. She was let out when I was about 19ish. And after that for a couple years she was doing great and really...

I have been STRUGGLING trying to pick my group of bridesmaids. I’m getting married in April of 2024 and time is moving so fast. Every time I decide on a group I feel good about it for a few days and...

Hi! Long story short, I’m throwing myself a bridal shower. Can I make myself the RSVP contact? I was also considering just using my MOH’s name and creating a different number/email on Google. I really...

As most brides already know, weddings are ridiculously expensive nowadays. My fiancé and I are on a very tight budget and have determined that we cannot afford to have a ceremony and reception with...

Hello girls! I need help on how to directly tell my future sister in law that she’s not part of my bridesmaids. This is a very delicate topic and I don’t want to be rude but my fiance’s family had...

So when exiting your ceremony, everyone is familiar with the rice throwing of the past, and the new alternatives like bubbles, biodegradable confetti, etc. Has anyone skipped this altogether and had...

Hey! So my mate and I are looking for a DJ and he has a cousin that does it professionally but he won't give us a family discount which sucks lol.but he did say that he charges $1200 for the...

People always suspected I’d never be a traditional bride when as a little kid watching Beetlejuice I announced that I wanted to get married in a red wedding dress like Winona Ryder’s and that it...

Hello! We have our wedding planned, but don’t want to be legally married. Due to tax reasons. Is it dishonest to not tell our guests? We will get married legally just not in 2023. And at that time...

So I’ve been engaged for over a year. When I got engaged the people I once considered friends all kinda just distanced themselves for me. My life was changing and I guess they couldn’t figure out how...

Just curious - for those that have already had their big day ..... did the people who declined attending the wedding/reception send a gift? I am OLD school, and it was expected to send something even...

Hi! We had to cancel the bridal shower due to covid. I want to reschedule but it would have to be post wedding. Do you think the moment has passed if it's after the wedding? could we repurpose it to...

Hello, Would it be ok if I celebrate my 1 year anniversary and include my parents to celebrate their 25 years anniversary on the same date? Our anniversary date is just one day apart.

I have no idea what else to add to our wedding registry. List is looking sad, have only added 13 items. HELP! I need suggestions.

My brother announced his wedding date after her close friends bridal shower was announced. But I assumed a bridal shower is not as major of a deal as a wedding especially of my brother whom I am...

So I'm pretty sure I am not having bridesmaids or groomsmen. (Drama and hurt feelings) Just maid if honor and best man. Thing is we have select people that would be in the wedding party if we have one...

Hi guys! I need some other people's advice on this: Is sneaking out during the cocktail hour after pictures for 30 mins to catch a private meal with my new husband rude? I had seen this idea floating...