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Feeling Sad during wedding planning
Aaliyah, on September 16, 2022 at 1:20 AM

NEED TO VENT / I've been feeling some type of way about family and want to know if anyone else has felt this way or am I just being too emotional about everything? I'm having a destination wedding in...

Steph, Sep 18, 2022 4 970
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Feeling sad....mil drama
Becky, on September 16, 2022 at 5:15 PM

I don't have any parents, aunts. Or uncles.ive tried to include my MIL in planning, received only luke warm response...if any. We planned park wedding with picnic to keep costs down and to mimic our...

Becky, Sep 17, 2022 5 621
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Am i being a bridezilla?
Sherry, on September 7, 2022 at 7:36 PM

Ok I need impartial opinions if Im beein unreasonably upset. All of my family is coming from out of town. And my sister is one of my bridesmaids. The majority of my fiancée family is also coming in...

Kristen, Sep 12, 2022 15 826
Leslie
Fiancé’s mom trying to control guest #
Leslie, on September 10, 2022 at 3:37 AM

So we had agreed on having 75 people and put money on other things we prioritized like honeymoon. We still have more things to check off the list(wedding is this Dec.) but his mom is inviting a whole...

Michael, Sep 11, 2022 9 405
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bm and pregnant at best friends wedding.
Doxie Mom, on August 29, 2022 at 12:32 PM

Hey all I may be getting ahead of myself here but stressing already. My husband and Is plan (we got married June 21) was to start trying for a baby when I turn 30 and that is now this is our first...

Michael, Sep 10, 2022 6 1,030
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Future Sister in Law Help
Is, on August 30, 2022 at 12:44 PM

Some back story: I'm getting married to my fiancé, with whom I've been with for 7 years now, in less than 45 days. His sister and I used to get along just fine, but about 5 months ago, started this...

Paige, Sep 7, 2022 8 981
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Sister Doesn’t Like my Future Husband
Sophia, on August 31, 2022 at 11:29 PM

My middle sister (2 yrs older) is not a fan of my FH. She has flat out told me (@ the very beginning & about a yr into the relationship) that she didn’t like him but was unable to give good...

Is, Sep 6, 2022 6 2,199
Amanda
Maid of Honor Back Out.. End of Friendship?
Amanda, on August 30, 2022 at 2:29 PM

Hi all! I'm not really sure what to do in this situation. The past month my MOH has been a bit distant (we would text pretty much every day prior to a month ago). A couple of weeks ago I wanted to...

Michael, Sep 6, 2022 10 949
Imani
Love Languages
Imani, on August 15, 2022 at 1:35 PM

There are 5 different love languages. Quality TimePhysical TouchActs of ServiceReceiving GiftsWords of Affirmation What is your love language and your significant other? How do you cater to each other...

Imani, Sep 4, 2022 18 628
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Fiancé toxic family
Kristian, on August 30, 2022 at 11:23 PM

Just wanted to say how much I really wanted to be close with my future in laws but unfortunately it won’t be that case. From the start of planning to the end they’ve continued to complain about not...

Kristian, Sep 1, 2022 9 728
mrswinteriscoming
Did your wedding bring out some jealousy or 'funny' quirks in others?
mrswinteriscoming, on August 22, 2022 at 6:52 PM

I got married last December after 2 years of planning (thanks COVID!) and my then best friend came across as incredibly jealous to me - for someone who I knew didn't really care for getting married,...

Is, Aug 30, 2022 8 1,924
bumblingbride
Bridesmaid Troubles - Aita?
bumblingbride, on August 29, 2022 at 4:11 PM

Hi all, First time poster. I tried scouring the internet for advice on a situation similar to mine, but I came up short. Posting because I am getting cold feet from a bridesmaid. I asked my friend to...

Is, Aug 30, 2022 9 794
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I’m feeling regretful
Lewenski, on August 28, 2022 at 2:47 PM

Me and my fiancé and 2 days away from marriage and I can’t shake this feeling of wanting to run away. I fear commitment but I’ve taken many leaps with him I’ve these past 3 years. We are 13 years...

Traci, Aug 30, 2022 9 953 1
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Five more days
EGD, on August 28, 2022 at 2:53 PM

I get married on Friday, and FH's family are absolutely taking all enjoyment out of it and I just want to get to the wedding and have all this planning be over with. Last night my FFIL asked if he...

Michelle, Aug 29, 2022 2 667 1
Mrs.evans
Family at your wedding is important
Mrs.evans, on August 25, 2022 at 9:25 PM

I had gotten some news from my mom that is not sitting easy with me. I am the first born and have never been officially married but my sister has been 2 this would have been her 3rd and yes my mom has...

Mrs.evans, Aug 28, 2022 4 752
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My fiancés child’s mother is his bestfriend.
Lewenski, on August 20, 2022 at 3:57 PM

I understand I can’t get rid of the mother of fiancés child and she isn’t full of drama or anything they are just really close. When he refers to his family he also includes her and her kids(who are...

Kaycie, Aug 24, 2022 3 788
Laura
a wealthy family member
Laura, on August 21, 2022 at 3:08 AM

What to do when you have a relative with money and they seem to just keep talking about the money they are putting forward for your wedding? I love my family, but one individual always seems to try to...

Laura, Aug 22, 2022 3 709
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Family shows no interest in my wedding
Courtney, on May 1, 2022 at 10:11 PM

I’m really struggling with wedding planning. My partner is a full time student in an intensive nursing program and is about to take the NCLEX (the huge exam to become a certified RN), so he helps when...

Gillian, Aug 22, 2022 11 1,149
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My Family not being supportive?
Aerial, on August 15, 2022 at 11:13 AM

Hello This is such a touchy topic right now for me and I can't stop crying. I know there are many opinions that will be on this topic, but I will just start. I fell in love with an immigrant from...

Gillian, Aug 22, 2022 12 791
Bailey
Wedding guest woes
Bailey, on August 16, 2022 at 12:01 PM

I think I'm just here to vent. I'm having a destination wedding next year, and my mother (who helped pay!) gave me a list of people to invite that were her cousins, friends, etc. I vetoed some of them...

Gillian, Aug 22, 2022 14 772
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