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Future mil is pushy
Veronica , on March 19, 2018 at 2:45 AM

Hello everyone, I’m looking for advice! My future mother in law is driving me crazy. She wants everything done her way even though me and my fiancé are paying for 90% of the wedding. She recently...

Rachel, Mar 19, 2018 3 190
FutureMrs.M
31 prayers for my future Husband & Wife Bundle
FutureMrs.M, on March 13, 2018 at 5:44 AM

Has anyone read these books with their spouse? I just ordered them because I've seen the advertised on my facebook and other social media. What did you think?

Morgan, Mar 13, 2018 3 138 1
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Pushy mother in law
Cheyenne, on January 22, 2018 at 3:36 PM

Ever since my fiance and I have gotten engaged, my mother in law has been so pushy about everything to do with the wedding from the venue to the church to what flowers are in my bouquet. She insisted...

Hilary, Mar 13, 2018 3 285
LovroftheArts
Should i Have My Grandmother Walk Me Down the Aisle?
LovroftheArts, on March 13, 2018 at 2:51 AM

Some backstory context for you... my paternal grandparents raised me after my dad passed away when I was a child. To make a long and painful story short, my mother, who is still alive, mentally ill,...

Laura, Mar 13, 2018 2 971
MrsRies&Love
Cousin didn't receive invite - help!
MrsRies&Love, on March 7, 2018 at 11:13 AM

Hi all! So, I found out through my grandmother that one of my cousins didn't receive their invitation to the wedding. I only have one aunt/uncle who has 4 children, all who are married, and all who...

Caytlyn, Mar 8, 2018 17 383
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Soon to be sister in law insist on being in the wedding.
Stephanie, on February 24, 2018 at 11:12 AM

My soon to be sister in law I guess had this assumption that she was automatically going to be a bridesmaid. I haven't put her in my wedding because I simply don't want to. This has become an issue I...

LOLO, Mar 7, 2018 9 1,424
Future Mrs.Scott
Invite mom wedding dress shopping?
Future Mrs.Scott, on March 4, 2018 at 11:19 AM

I’m planning on going dress shopping next week and didn’t know if I should invite my mom. I have two other cousins that are getting married this month and I feel she has been more interested in...

Daria, Mar 6, 2018 5 200
FMM
In law disappointment
FMM, on February 23, 2018 at 1:10 PM

Hey all, I’m in a pretty uncomfortable situation with my in laws and I’m seeking some advice, and also honestly just venting. Warning- this is going to sound like an episode from a soap opera because...

FMM, Mar 5, 2018 37 2,971
FutureMrsSmith
Role for cousin
FutureMrsSmith, on March 1, 2018 at 3:44 PM

Hi all, I have a cousin who is several years older than me. We were close when we were younger, but now only see each other on holidays as life got busy. We still get along very well and I enjoy her...

Jo, Mar 2, 2018 3 879
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Fiance's parents not on the invitation - is this a huge problem?
Megan, on February 26, 2018 at 10:29 AM

My fiancé and I received our invitations and I wanted to ask about the wording. Our stationer recommended we stick with the traditional route of “Mr. and Mrs. request the honor of your presence at the...

Megan, Feb 26, 2018 7 210
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Help - fighting with fiancé
Jasmin , on February 22, 2018 at 11:42 PM

My fiancé and I we been Having A lot of Arguing Lately And I feel Like He Just don’t care no more of how I feel the way he been acting with me I have a lot on my head I don’t know What to do ,

Maria, Feb 23, 2018 6 345
MarleyAnne22
Bestfriend & Step-brother/friend getting married same day...
MarleyAnne22, on February 5, 2018 at 9:52 AM

Hello lovelies, I know it's been a LONG while since I've posted in here. This was my favorite place to come for wedding advice and I figured I needed it now. My college best guy friend and his fiancé...

char, Feb 22, 2018 41 2,418
Angela
Blindsided by my twin sister
Angela, on February 20, 2018 at 12:37 PM

My twin sister is getting married in March of this year. When she started planning her wedding she told me that she didn't want to have a traditional bridal party. So no bridesmaids or maid of honor....

MelisM, Feb 21, 2018 9 512
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Dad ill, when to talk to family about getting married
tw2017, on February 19, 2018 at 11:17 PM

Hi, My dad was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer about 6 months ago. My Boyfriend and I have been dating for about 8 months and we are now thinking about marriage. I’m in school in the US and my family is...

Courtney, Feb 19, 2018 2 1,047
char
My mother ...
char, on February 11, 2018 at 4:58 PM

So, I'm really struggling with how to handle my mother. I've been thru years of therapy and medication to deal with the abuse she inflicted on me since i was a toddler. She's completely in denial;...

char, Feb 14, 2018 18 932
Erica
What are some roles for older children in the wedding?
Erica, on January 30, 2018 at 6:16 PM

Hi everyone! I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for fun roles for my fiance's older two cousins. One is a 12-year-old boy and the other is a 14-year-old girl. Their younger siblings are...

FutureMrsKC, Feb 2, 2018 5 3,456
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Mothers turning wedding planning into a nightmare :(
Megan, on December 28, 2017 at 9:26 AM

This is more of a rant than anything, but feel free to chime in with any suggestions. Okay, FH and I got engaged a few months ago and it was great! We were initially planning on getting married in...

Kelsey, Jan 26, 2018 18 2,936
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I’m sad my mom isn’t excited...
Meghan, on January 11, 2018 at 10:38 PM

Hello Wedding wire, My problem is that my mom started out super excited about my engagement a few months ago, but as time has passed, she seems embarrassed of it for some reason. I am the only...

Jo, Jan 24, 2018 1 165
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Setting a date during lent
Amanda , on January 17, 2018 at 7:44 PM

So the date on my profile is one of the possible dates but we haven’t set one yet. FH is a firefighter so we picked some dates from April - June of 2019 that are possibilities and work with his...

Lynnie, Jan 22, 2018 1 260
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I'm from a broken home and planning my wedding is bringing up a lot of hurt
Happilyengaged18, on January 21, 2018 at 2:28 AM

I grew up in an abusive home and I've distanced myself from most people in my family since I turned 18. I still have some contact with my mom, but only when I have to such as calling her on mother's...

Forestwed, Jan 21, 2018 3 439
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