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Jessica
Jessica

Florida by way of Louisiana. Just a girl who fell in love with another girl.

Happily married 🎉

December 16, 2018

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Kourtni
Backyard wedding
Kourtni, on February 7, 2019 at 1:44 PM

We’re deciding to save some money and have our wedding at my grandparents backyard. Has anyone else done a backyard wedding or have any suggestions on how to keep organized while planning one?

Sara, Mar 22, 2019 19
Maria
How do i tell a friend who thinks she is going to Bridesmaid that she isn't one?
Maria, on January 27, 2019 at 6:26 PM

I have a friend who I am good friends with who is pretty much convinced I am going to ask her to be a bridesmaid. However I did not choose her to be one of my bridesmaids. She recently asked if I had...

Deirdre, Jan 28, 2019 22
soon2bMrsD
Received Wedding GIFT from the GOODWILL??
soon2bMrsD, on June 6, 2009 at 12:47 PM

I just had my wedding a few days ago. We have now started the process of opening the gifts. I have an aunt who is a doctor, lives in a mansion in California and drives a pimped-out sports car. ---She...

Jessica, Jan 24, 2019 26
Alicia
Any other ed recovery warriors out there?
Alicia, on January 21, 2019 at 1:26 PM

Hi everyone! I've been in recovery from an eating disorder for a while now. Some days are great, and some are not so great. I know a lot of the stress of wedding planning, trying on dresses, being in...

Kelly, Jan 21, 2019 5
Kayla
Uninvited Guests
Kayla, on January 18, 2019 at 11:01 PM

Okay so I have a friend who lives in another state and I have not spoken to in at least 5 years who texts me today (7 days from the wedding) to tell me she bought plane tickets to come to my wedding...

Emily, Jan 20, 2019 16
C
Future son-in-law thinks i'm pushy and overbearing
Carol, on January 17, 2019 at 7:55 PM

My daughter is getting married in September. Im widowed and do not have much money so I am unable to contribute to the wedding costs. My daughter and future son in law are spllting the costs with his...

Canvas, Feb 21, 2022 92
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Eloping In Florida
Megan, on January 18, 2019 at 12:33 PM

So, my FH and I are planning to go to Florida to get married. This is both of ours second marriage) and just wanted it to be different and not a big fuss or to do. It will just be the two of us and I...

Maren, Jan 22, 2019 5
Chelsey
Tattoos
Chelsey, on January 13, 2019 at 2:53 AM

When you are married do you think its appropriate to get tattoos with each other names? In other words y’all not just a couple anymore y’all are one so is it ok?

Alyrae, Jan 18, 2019 38
C
Backyard wedding
Chrissy, on January 15, 2019 at 1:18 AM

Hello all! My fiancé and I are having our wedding in my grandparents backyard. The wedding is this June..it will probably be warm. Our plan is to have more of a backyard bbq style wedding..laid back,...

Jessica, Jan 15, 2019 6
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How are you doing your nails?
Samantha, on January 13, 2019 at 4:13 PM

Let me hear it ladies! How are you planning to have your nails done on your big day?

Jessica, Jan 15, 2019 15
Gen
Best man’s girlfriend
Gen, on January 7, 2019 at 10:22 AM

So my FH’s best man has been with his girlfriend for 3 years (they actually started dating 4 days after FH and I did) and they both live far from us, and have been long distancing with each other for...

Pam, Nov 6, 2019 33
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upscale plastic dinner wear vs real china
NARDIA, on June 23, 2015 at 6:56 PM

I am trying to stay within my budget and got a few suggestions to use upscale plastic dinner wear that looks like the real deal. I am OK with the idea budget wise but not completely sold, so I am...

Jessica, Jan 12, 2019 13
Ashley
Is this how it always is?
Ashley, on January 11, 2019 at 3:30 PM

Okay, so I'm a pretty chill person and have so far been a really chill bride. I get married in February, so we're coming down to the wire and RSVPs are due next week. I'm not stressed about the...

Dana, Jan 12, 2019 15
S
Destination bachelorette - how to decline?
Sandra, on January 9, 2019 at 6:29 PM

Hi everyone! My brother is getting married this September and they are planning an August bachelorette in Vegas. We are all in Phoenix, AZ so though they plan to fly, I could drive if need be. I'm one...

Olivia, Jul 29, 2022 18
Maggie
Indie wedding rings
Maggie, on December 29, 2018 at 2:31 PM

Did anyone else get their rings from an independent designer? FH got my engagement ring from a local designer, Alexis Russell, and I went back for my wedding ring because I love her designs! Show me...

Maggie, Jan 4, 2019 8
Kimberly
For Fun: What is advice you blatantly ignored & it ended up being fine??
Kimberly, on December 29, 2018 at 9:21 AM

We've all scrolled through here a million times looking for advice or finding advice we were never seeking. We've seen the "DON'T HIRE FRIENDS AS VENDORS" or "ALWAYS HAVE A HAIR AND MAKE UP TRIAL" or...

Autumn, Jan 8, 2019 49
Jazmin
We love our spouses/fh's but what do you dislike about them?
Jazmin, on January 4, 2019 at 9:08 AM

I love my husband but he does somethings I don't love at all . One of those things is keeping the faucet open when doing the dishes. It wastes water and overflows the sink, so all the leftover food...

Denise, Jan 21, 2019 103
Cieloregina
Favors or No Favors
Cieloregina, on December 31, 2018 at 7:33 AM

We are getting married in July, and are thinking of not doing wedding favors. I was wondering what everyone thought of that, and did any bride's forego favors, and how did that go over?

Jessica, Jan 4, 2019 29
2019Bride2B
Should we give a guest a different +1?
2019Bride2B, on January 2, 2019 at 11:21 PM

A guest recently texted to let us know that her fiancé would be unable to attend our wedding and asked if she could bring someone else instead. We are unable to give plus ones to all of our guests but...

Jessica, Jan 4, 2019 16
Fwbride
The real ones
Fwbride, on January 1, 2019 at 11:23 PM

I am amazed at how getting engaged has brought out either the worst or the best in people close to me. I started off with 8 bridesmaids and now I am down to 6 of the original girls and 1 new addition....

Jessica, Jan 2, 2019 11
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