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Feeling a bit stuck
Vivian, on March 10, 2026 at 1:36 PM

Hi brides! I’d love some outside opinions on a guest list situation because I’m feeling a bit stuck. My fiancé and I are planning our wedding for April 2027 and our venue has a 120 person guest limit,...

LM, Mar 11, 2026 1 224
Missy
Lost
Missy, on February 22, 2026 at 12:27 PM

So my bestie is my made of honor but ive noticed in the last month its been a change in her we went from talking everyday to im luck if here from her unless I reach...that a even iffy put i end up...

Amy, Mar 5, 2026 1 151
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My husband messages women on Facebook. Is this acceptable?
Catherine, on May 6, 2018 at 9:44 PM

Hi. I decided to join this forum because I need a second opinion regarding a problem I'm having. I've been married to my husband for almost 4 years and when we dated he had a few female friends. I was...

Salvador, Feb 18, 2026 18 14,936 1
Claire
Planning the whole wedding around moh tentative schedule
Claire, on February 11, 2026 at 2:53 PM

Hi all, I’m new to this community - recently engaged less than a month ago and hoping to be married in September of this year. We are planning a small, intimate backyard wedding and are not inviting...

Claire, Feb 11, 2026 84
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Should i have to invite & pay for someone i don't want at my wedding?
Kirsty, on October 28, 2025 at 7:37 AM

Hi All, I'm looking for your opinions/advice on the below subject. My partner and I are considering getting married abroad with a few close friends and family members, and then having a large...

Sarah, Jan 20, 2026 5 656
Linda
Need guest list advise
Linda, on September 28, 2025 at 12:45 AM

Bride to be very hurtful to her Aunt by excluding her but inviting her children along with Aunts ex husband!

Lucy, Jan 18, 2026 2 177
Hannah
Guest List
Hannah, on September 29, 2025 at 2:02 PM

Getting married in November 2028, and we are already trying to put a list together (I am mostly because I know who he wants and doesn't want). I am close to family on my mom's side, but I haven't seen...

Lucy, Jan 18, 2026 2 201
Mykayla
Not doing "dad and daughter" stuff
Mykayla, on November 5, 2025 at 2:05 AM

Has anyone here ever "denied" their biological dad (or anyone for that matter) from doing the typical dad and daughter stuff like the dance and walking you down the aisle? I never had a good...

Tara, Jan 4, 2026 4 937
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Coming to terms with the thought i may never marry my fiance
Alyssa, on November 21, 2025 at 11:54 PM

I am super sad. Me and my fiance got engaged after 6 years of dating but the realization has hit we may never actually marry. I'm disabled and on disability and if I marry they will kick me off it. We...

Tara, Jan 4, 2026 3 346 1
Markita
Vow renewal pushed back due to health Issue
Markita, on July 4, 2022 at 8:08 AM

We Changed everything about our Vow Renewal that we had planned due to my health issue

Trentwhit, Dec 27, 2025 1 325
Hannah
Video games
Hannah, on October 14, 2021 at 8:27 AM

Question for the ladies. I’m 4 weeks pregnant so super hormonal and don’t want to freak for no reason but looking for some advice on deal with your husbands or soon to be husbands video gaming. We...

Romul, Dec 25, 2025 10 821 1
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Should i include future sister in law as bridesmaid?
Shannon, on October 10, 2022 at 3:04 PM

Hi so I just recently got engaged. I’m planning on having my sister as maid of honor and my best friend since I was 12 as my bridesmaid. My mom is paying for wedding and wants me to include my future...

Ganry, Dec 23, 2025 9 1,072
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Partner in wedding with guy who took her virginity
Collin, on February 25, 2023 at 7:13 PM

So my partner was asked to be in my brother in-laws wedding by his fiancé but brother in-law didn’t ask me. We have 2 children together and I’m expected to sit alone with them. No big deal. But then I...

Mel, Dec 11, 2025 25 2,026 1
Lizabeth
Dress shopping was a nightmare
Lizabeth, on May 16, 2022 at 5:02 PM

So obviously your bridal party is the girls you trust the most! Right?? Because apparently I suck at picking mine. I have a matron of honor (she’s currently over seas but has been helpful and...

Lexie, Dec 4, 2025 5 687
Drew & Juliessa
Strained parent relationship
Drew & Juliessa, on June 1, 2022 at 1:41 PM

I have to ask… for anyone who has a not so great relationship (such as not communicating with each other) who did your significant other ask for your hand in marriage? And if just because they are...

Oliviaparker, Nov 20, 2025 12 835
Brittany
Childhood Wounds
Brittany, on August 20, 2025 at 11:40 AM

Is anyone else having their childhood wounds come back up while wedding planning? I’m only a month in with my planning and very emotional. I don’t have much support like I thought I would have.

Dan, Oct 30, 2025 1 148 1
Latarsha
Some family members should not be invited
Latarsha, on August 13, 2025 at 7:22 PM

What family guests not to invite?

Dan, Oct 30, 2025 6 312
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Girlfriend is fighting with her best friends but wants them included in our engagement
Carlye, on August 2, 2022 at 9:57 AM

My girlfriend and I are going to be getting engaged within the next 3 months. Recently, she has gotten into a pretty big fight with her 2 best friends. She has blocked them on everything and they...

Dan, Oct 30, 2025 7 1,037
Rebecca
Teen Step Daughter Roles in Wedding
Rebecca, on November 6, 2024 at 5:10 PM

Help! I am getting married to a wonderful man on 5.31.25. He has two daughters but only one is in his life right now. In the beginning of planning the wedding, the one that lives with him said to her...

Dan, Oct 30, 2025 1 792
Hank
We want our dog to be nearby
Hank, on September 23, 2025 at 6:23 AM

We are preparing for a wedding in an open courtyard, and we want our dog to be nearby, but not to run outside the premises. How can we organize this without constant supervision?

Dan, Oct 30, 2025 1 224
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