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Kealey
Bridesmaid Problems
Kealey , on December 14, 2018 at 10:23 PM

*Bit of a rant* this post is going to be longer than anything I have ever posted. So I am only having two girls in my bridal party, my FH's sisters, my Bridesmaid used to be my MOH but stepped down...

Gwendolyn, Dec 23, 2018 20 881
Christine
How long did you wait to announce your engagement?
Christine, on November 28, 2018 at 4:09 PM

My fiance and I have been together for 5 years this past September. He proposed November 8th, and we still haven't officially announced because he wants to wait. I on the other hand want to shout it...

Stephanie, Dec 19, 2018 64 5,024
Danielle
For the people losing friends after getting engaged:
Danielle, on December 12, 2018 at 10:00 AM

I myself have experienced the loss of friends since I got engaged, friends I never thought I’d lose. Unfortunately people change and for whatever reason after you get engaged some people become...

Gen, Dec 12, 2018 11 5,571 1
Kayla
How to deal with future in-laws who don’t like you anymore?
Kayla, on December 3, 2018 at 2:09 PM

So my fiancé and I have been together for over 2 and a half years. Since the beginning, his parents loved me and considered me one of their own. They were super excited to have me join the family...

MrsMcK, Dec 8, 2018 26 4,763
CountryBride
Unsupportive family members....dont want the wedding to happen
CountryBride, on December 5, 2018 at 3:27 PM

So I have been with my FH a total of 8 yrs. We got engaged last December. Almost a yr since we have been engaged Our relationship has had many ups and downs and of course when the downs came I called...

Gloria, Dec 8, 2018 13 1,766 1
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Do i invite the female best friend (who hated me)
Lindsay, on December 2, 2018 at 7:26 PM

My fiancé and I never fight. Never argue. However there is one topic that has always caused a huge argument. That is his college best friend and roommate. We were all friends for about a year before...

Jessica, Dec 5, 2018 13 1,638
Chico1
Scared of Marriage...cold Feet Normal?
Chico1, on December 2, 2018 at 11:12 PM

Hey y’all, I’m a girl in my 20s seeking some advice...I’m really hurting inside and don’t know what to do; I’m an emotional wreck. Right now, I’m engaged to a wonderful, kindhearted, devoted man. To...

Shana, Dec 4, 2018 36 2,153
Casey
Ring Bearer Gift Ideas?
Casey, on October 10, 2018 at 1:14 AM

My nephew will be 6 by the time our wedding hits and will be our ring bearer, and I'm stumped for gift ideas. Everything for a kid that age in the "ring bearer gift" section seems to revolve around...

Shannon, Dec 4, 2018 14 564
Jayla
Your Relationship: Sweet or Spicy?
Jayla, on November 30, 2018 at 10:05 AM

How would you describe your relationship? Are you and your fiancé(e) sweet and romantic? Or do you keep things hot and spicy? Or both! Sweet? Photo by Chantel Breanne Photography in Phoenix, AZ or...

Gabrielle, Dec 4, 2018 22 2,043
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Sister decided to interrupt my wedding plans by getting married herself
Hannah, on November 27, 2018 at 5:42 PM

My sister has decided to involve jump into the plans my fiance and I have made by getting married. The problem with her is that she has literally known her soon to be fiance for a month and wasn't...

Kenisha, Nov 30, 2018 50 1,572
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Maid of honor and twin sister skipping entire reception
Smith, on November 29, 2018 at 8:30 AM

I am having a Saturday wedding that I’ve been planning for over a year. My twin sister is my maid of honor. She got pregnant a month after my engagement. Due to her pregnancy and now baby she has not...

Smith, Nov 30, 2018 12 1,041
Morgan
Has anyone else had a family member go "bridezilla"?
Morgan, on November 23, 2018 at 3:00 PM

My heart is just not in the wedding anymore. My mom insisted on paying for the wedding even though my fiance and I were budgeting everything to pay on our own. I had one condition--that my mother's...

Courtney, Nov 29, 2018 10 416
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Honeymoon Baby?
Susan, on October 13, 2018 at 6:52 PM

Anyone planning to have a honeymoon baby? Or anyone out there pregnant with or already gave birth to a honeymoon baby? We will be getting married on Oct. 27, 2018, and we are hoping to conceive while...

Susan, Nov 29, 2018 34 3,241
CountryBride
Jealous and insecure issues
CountryBride, on November 21, 2018 at 11:37 AM

My FH and I have been together for 8 years total. We got engaged just before our 8 yr anniversary. During the course of our long relationship we have experienced a lot of things--jealousy, anger,...

Valerie, Nov 27, 2018 20 1,379
Danielle
need Advice for mil & sil Drama asap Please
Danielle, on November 27, 2018 at 9:21 AM

I had a blowout with my future MIL and my fiance's SIL Thanksgiving night. After a lot of talking, crying, fighting, etc. with my fiance, we worked through it. Anyways, it was concluded that I was not...

Valerie, Nov 27, 2018 25 1,926
Halle
My parents are mad bc i waited a day to tell them i was engaged
Halle, on November 19, 2018 at 10:36 AM

Ok so I need you guys to help me and give me honest opinions . Saturday got officially engaged to the love of my life but we have been talking about getting engaged and getting married soon for about...

Shauna, Nov 20, 2018 16 2,416
Kendall
Daddy problems
Kendall, on November 19, 2018 at 5:18 PM

So my dad and I haven’t had a good relationship for some time. When I went through my divorce my ex husband painted a horrible picture and my dad sided with him. It’s been over a year and I’ve been...

Kendall, Nov 20, 2018 13 314
Soph
Grooms mom driving me insane
Soph, on November 16, 2018 at 12:07 PM

This past weekend my mom hosted a shower for us. It was really lovely and everyone was having a good time... aside from my FMIL... back story : a few months prior- after unexpectedly losing my dog to...

Colleen, Nov 20, 2018 37 2,196
Emily
He doesn't understand the sentiment behind the engagement ring.
Emily, on November 19, 2018 at 3:09 PM

My b/f & I have been dating over 3 years after re-uniting after a 12 year part in ways. He has never been married before, and I was married for 11 years to my son's father ( it should be noted...

KMedcalf, Nov 19, 2018 25 6,800
Monica
Sister & i getting married same year.
Monica, on November 19, 2018 at 10:59 AM

Hello all, My sister and I are both getting married next year. She’s been engaged since August and I’ve just very recently gotten engaged. She’s already has her venue & date set. I just wanted...

Karen, Nov 19, 2018 14 5,669
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