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My parents don’t support my relationship with my fiancé
Anna, on June 12, 2019 at 7:10 AM

Recently my fiancé and I just got engaged but we’ve decided not to announce it publicly because of my mother, who is insistent that I marry someone who is Christian (my fiancé is agnostic). I know...

Faye, Jul 16, 2020 9 1,648
Aspen
I don't want kids at my wedding but
Aspen, on September 14, 2017 at 11:54 PM

Hi! Okay I don't like kids, and neither does my fiance. We are having our wedding at a winery, so I feel like we could easily say no kids. The problem is, my family is from out of state, and some have...

Brie, Jul 13, 2020 39 4,688
Lindz929
Alternative aisle-walking ideas... (and non traditional processional)
Lindz929, on August 8, 2018 at 10:28 AM

OK, so I'm about 7 weeks out, and trying to get the ceremony details in order. I've seen many different iterations of walking down the aisle, but would love some personalized suggestions. Here's what...

Madi, Jul 12, 2020 13 3,330
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Parents Refuse to Wear Masks at Wedding
Jessica, on July 10, 2020 at 11:05 AM

My FH and I are getting married in two months, and we live in a state where covid-19 is rapidly increasing. Because we have an outdoor venue and our guest count is <25% capacity and events of such...

Kimberly, Jul 10, 2020 28 1,236 1
Chelsea
How to uninvite guests due to Covid
Chelsea, on July 9, 2020 at 6:15 AM

I’m just looking for some advice regarding uninviting people to our ceremony. We sent out invitations under the impression the church would hold enough people. It turns out it won’t and we have to cut...

Amanda, Jul 9, 2020 11 729 1
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Ring prongs look black?
Nina, on July 6, 2020 at 9:12 PM

Today we picked up a new setting for my engagement ring and once we got in the car, I realized that the top of my prongs look black?! My original setting didn’t give off that coloring and now that’s...

Lynnie, Jul 8, 2020 9 1,141
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I'm Eloping because of Covid-19.. can i still do all of the traditional events?
Kristin, on April 20, 2020 at 1:39 AM

Hi all! My fiance and I just decided to postpone our July wedding due to COVID. My bridal shower and bachelorette party were supposed to be happening in May and June, but we've decided to postpone...

Jess, Jul 7, 2020 13 899 3
Nicole
No kids and covid ...
Nicole, on July 2, 2020 at 12:22 AM

We initially were inviting kids but just got word today that our guest list can only be about 1/2 of what it was due to all this covid stuff. So now my FH and I are trying to figure out how to word...

Anna, Jul 4, 2020 19 1,264
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My fiance's mother is hijacking our wedding
R., on September 9, 2015 at 12:28 AM

My fiance and I are planning a simple outdoor wedding on my parents' farm. We're both environmentally- and creatively-minded, and have lots of fun DIY plans to carry out our vision. The problem is...

Ina, Jul 2, 2020 18 1,871
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Is it weird to have a engagement photo album?
Emma, on June 22, 2020 at 2:26 PM

So me and FHs photographers package included engagement photos. We did our photo shoot are received about 140 photos! Is it weird to do a printed album of just our engagement shoot? I want to do a...

Chelsea G, Jun 30, 2020 23 1,600
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5 people showed up for Bridal shower.
M.M., on November 4, 2018 at 10:43 AM

So we had a bridal shower this Saturday, we invited 20 people. Five showed up. One lady couldn't attend but sent me a beautiful gift. I was surprised how great it is. I showed everyone appreciation...

Ten, Jun 29, 2020 20 1,728
Riki
Nobody Cares...
Riki, on July 11, 2013 at 1:06 PM

I am not sure if I am being dramatic or if maybe it's just that the big day isn't until next year... But I feel like NOBODY CARES that I am getting married... Well, not my family anyway...And it is...

Ona, Jun 27, 2020 29 2,289
MrsC
Wedding Night Hotel?
MrsC, on June 4, 2013 at 10:32 AM

How many of you are planning a hotel for your wedding night? We are not leaving for our honeymoon till the next day and have heard so much about people just crashing on their wedding nights from...

Tiffany, Jun 27, 2020 28 4,800
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covid Wedding Invitations advice
Rre567, on June 26, 2020 at 12:43 AM

I live in CA and in a county where were being closely watched due to high spikes in cases. We have sent out save the dates already and ORIGINALLY we were going to send out formal invites 6 weeks to...

Kari, Jun 26, 2020 15 301
Chelsea
Eloping and postponing big Wedding- will it still be special?
Chelsea, on May 3, 2020 at 1:13 PM

Because of the current situation my FH and I decided to elope just the two of us, an officiant, and a photographer. I just want to marry this man already. After 1 1/2 years of planning we don’t want...

Adrianna, Jun 25, 2020 41 4,011 5
Sara
Teacher's invite
Sara, on November 1, 2018 at 9:16 PM

I'm planning my wedding in 2020 and was talking to one of my professors today and we got on the topic of my wedding. She said I should send her photos when I finally get married but was wondering if...

Jonathan, Jun 25, 2020 20 1,963
Lakeshia
Great Gatsby Theme
Lakeshia, on March 25, 2016 at 12:09 PM

So my wedding is based on the Great Gatsby theme, do you guys have any advice on food that can set the move & does my music have to match the theme as well??

Micah, Jun 24, 2020 47 303
MK1234
Cake and Punch Reception
MK1234, on August 27, 2017 at 1:21 PM

Hello, I was originally planning a really big event, but our funds aren't the greatest anymore. We ran into a lot of money issues and just don't have a big budget anymore. The wedding ceremony is a...

Halie, Jun 24, 2020 48 599
Future Mrs.
What do you consider "immediate family"?
Future Mrs., on May 6, 2013 at 6:12 PM

Hello All, May sound like a ridiculous question, but what do you think of when you hear "immediate family"? I know that by many definitions, it is your parents, siblings, grandparents, children, and...

Jana, Jun 23, 2020 37 4,768 1
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Sister just announced she is getting married 2 months before our wedding.
John, on May 22, 2012 at 7:50 AM

Hello, My fiance and I have been engaged for 10 months now and have a son under one years old, we have planned our wedding, paid deposits and sent out save the date cards. We are from differnt...

Nahnie2552, Jun 22, 2020 14 3,065
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