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Blending familys can be a true joy, but there are tricky elements too. From merging households, to deciding where to spend the holidays, this is the place to give and get support on all things family.

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Including Step-children in Ceremony
Kat, on January 15, 2018 at 8:58 AM

I'm wondering if anyone here is including their future step-children (or any children actually) in their ceremony, and if so how? Things I've heard of so far: - the sand-mixing thing - reading...

Kat, Jan 19, 2018 4 383 1
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Maid of dishonor
Denise , on January 1, 2018 at 3:18 PM

So, my fiancé discussed who we wanted in our bridal party and I choose my best friend of about 7 years to be my maid of honor, unfortunately my best friend of almost half my life was so disappointed...

Denise, Jan 18, 2018 2 2,961
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Future sil is Engaged Too
Abigail, on January 15, 2018 at 7:54 AM

Do my future sister in-law and I were talking before either of us were engaged and I said I'd love to have my wedding may 2019 when I graduate college because we are choosing not to live with one...

Abigail, Jan 17, 2018 5 195
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i don't think fiancé wants to get married, Help?
Jenna, on December 31, 2017 at 12:51 AM

I'm about to get personally mainly because I really don't have many friend to talk to about this but I have been engaged to my fiancé for over 4 years now together in total for over 9 years. We have 2...

Dee, Jan 9, 2018 6 2,816
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Is it weird to have your mother as your maid of honor?
Adrianna , on January 4, 2018 at 1:16 PM

My mom is the closest person to me. I tell her everything. And she’s always there for me. I have a few close girl friends but it would be hard to choose one. I told my fiancé I wanted my mom to be my...

May Bride, Jan 4, 2018 1 1,179
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Jealous
2018, on December 27, 2017 at 11:28 PM

Did any of you ever have jealous siblings about you getting married. My fiancé brother has been with his girl friend for almost a year and she is talking about them eloping. They are 21. It just...

FutureMrsKC, Jan 3, 2018 34 2,148
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Help me...how do i deal with Momzilla?
Brittany, on December 26, 2017 at 5:49 PM

Ya'll. I need help. I am in the process of planning my June wedding and I feel like my mom is making this her wedding. For a little background information - Me and my fiance are paying for small parts...

E&M, Dec 26, 2017 10 1,432
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Brother walking me down the aisle
Deanna , on December 25, 2017 at 5:09 PM

I have asked my brother to do the honor of walking me down the aisle because he is honestly my best friend, has been there for me and has done everything for me that my father should have. However, it...

Mrs_Jenkins, Dec 26, 2017 6 202
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My mother said my wedding dress is ugly
Anakaren , on December 19, 2017 at 4:31 PM

Hey ladies so I went to three different bridal shops and I finally found a dress ,when I went shopping I went alone because my mom and sister weren’t able to , I took a couple of pics of my top 3...

Anakaren, Dec 23, 2017 14 1,649
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Calling in-laws "mom" and "dad"?
mrsbigtexas, on November 5, 2017 at 12:14 AM

My parents used to do this with my grandparents, they would call each respective in-law "mom"or "dad", but I feel like this isn't very common anymore. Does anyone do this, or plan on doing this, or is...

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Older Sisters role in my wedding?
Olethea, on December 19, 2017 at 1:10 AM

Hi everyone, I have 3 older sisters ( I'm 27 they are 40 and older). I want them involved in my wedding but I don't think they would want to be bridesmaids. I've read suggestions like a reading and...

Sarah, Dec 19, 2017 1 114
HoneyBee
Relationship Advice: Calling all Fanfiction Readers
HoneyBee, on December 13, 2017 at 10:10 AM

I am a HUGE reader. FH is not and makes fun of me (lovingly) for being such a bookworm all of the time. I usually cuddle up to him and read while he watches sports or plays video games. But what he...

Newnoakua, Dec 14, 2017 30 1,907
Forestwed
Getting pregnant after depo
Forestwed, on December 13, 2017 at 10:54 AM

Has anyone had experience with getting pregnant after stopping Depo shots? My Gyn said I?t can take up to 18 months to ovulate after the last shot. How long did I?t take you to conceive after stopping...

Heather T, Dec 13, 2017 12 1,848
Linda
First Holidays As a Married Couple
Linda, on November 15, 2017 at 1:18 PM

Hi everyone, My sister in law reached out to me today to ask me if I was passing thanksgiving with my family or My DHs family. Thats when I realized that I have not even thought about how we are going...

Chrissy, Dec 13, 2017 46 503
Jaime-Leigh
Grandmother not on board
Jaime-Leigh, on December 9, 2017 at 12:38 PM

Well, just found out that my grandmother thinks it's stupid that we took engagement photos recently and that we should be embarrassed about having a wedding because we've already been living together...

FutureMrsM, Dec 11, 2017 28 1,624
Springprincess
Wedding date close to sister's due date
Springprincess, on December 6, 2017 at 12:30 AM

My mum's birthday is on 02/June and I would very much like to hold my wedding on the exact date. The setback is, my sister is expecting her baby around the same time or a little bit earlier than that....

Amandaw, Dec 6, 2017 13 1,799
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My family won't attend my wedding
ali, on October 24, 2017 at 10:57 AM

I am suppose to be having the most beautiful, joyous days of my life and am facing a dilemma: MY FAMILY REFUSE TO ATTEND MY WEDDING. My husband and I met in recovery and have been dating for 27...

Charis, Oct 24, 2017 16 2,967
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