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Flower Girl, Ring Bearer, Jr. Bridesmaid/groomsman?
Allison, on June 11, 2022 at 11:32 AM

So my FH has one nephew (11) and three nieces (9, 7 and 4). We want them all included in our wedding. My FH said his nephew could be ring bearer and carry a fake pillow with fake rings... I tried...

Mrs.evans, Jun 14, 2022 5 660
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I'm confused on what to do.
Katie, on June 13, 2022 at 2:04 PM

Okay so a couple months ago my father's mom [ my grandmother] told me that she wasn't coming to the wedding. Those words hurt me a lot :/ So I kinda just faded away. And not talk to her. Because or...

Mrs.evans, Jun 14, 2022 14 779
Amanda
New in laws hate me
Amanda, on October 15, 2020 at 12:47 PM

I’m just needing somewhere to vent... 3 days into our marriage and I find out that my husbands family essentially hates me. My brother in law was a groomsman in our wedding. It was an awkward...

Yoshika, Jun 14, 2022 17 2,315 1
Sloane
Wedding Bliss…. Loss of Friendship
Sloane, on June 12, 2022 at 11:00 AM

I was just sitting here reflecting on our wedding and I’m a bit saddened as to how one’s wedding day can inspire just as much envy as it does happiness amongst friends. I am so proud that all of my...

Mrs.evans, Jun 14, 2022 15 863
Noah
Wedding facts
Noah, on June 12, 2022 at 10:20 PM

Hi I was just wandering if you want to help me with some ideas for my wedding

Mrs.evans, Jun 14, 2022 4 264
Kk
Future mil issues
Kk, on June 11, 2022 at 1:22 PM

I have given her a color for her dress and even offered to take her shopping! She refuses and want her oldest granddaughter to take and pick out the dress! I have told her it’s mine and her son’s day...

Sloane, Jun 12, 2022 22 1,377
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Mom wants me to invite unwanted guests to the wedding
Beth, on May 9, 2022 at 12:06 PM

So my mom has a brother (let’s call him Uncle Bob) was previously married to my dads sister (let’s call her Aunt Jane). Uncle Bob and aunt Jane have been divorced for a long time, but prior to that,...

N, Jun 9, 2022 27 1,454
Erica
Niece's Role?
Erica, on May 18, 2022 at 10:36 PM

I have 5 nieces and they're all super important to me, so I want them all to have a role in my big day! By the time we're getting married next year their ages will be: 13, 10, 8, 3, and 2 The youngest...

N, Jun 9, 2022 8 630
Candace
Need some help
Candace, on June 7, 2022 at 11:25 PM

I need some advice on my step sister who I have made my matron of honor. And her husband be a best man. When I asked her if she would be my matron of honor, she was like absolutely. She told me that...

Candace, Jun 8, 2022 15 361
Lydia
Navigating alcohol with religious in-laws
Lydia, on June 5, 2022 at 9:32 AM

Hi everyone! I'm looking for some ideas/advice for navigating wedding planning with Muslim family members. My fiance grew up in a Muslim household, but is no longer practicing since late college. He...

Michelle, Jun 7, 2022 8 1,103
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Excluding sister from bridal party
Anie, on June 5, 2022 at 10:42 PM

So one of my 3 sisters has been really horrible, and super jealous ALL her life of others getting married, and she was disruptive, selfish and ruined my other two sisters' weddings. Now I'm soon tying...

Michelle, Jun 7, 2022 14 1,026
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Dad can't walk me down the aisle, who do i ask?
Polly, on February 3, 2022 at 11:47 PM

My dad has advanced Alzheimer's and will not be able to attend my wedding. My mother is his primary caretaker but will have help from professional caretakers so she can attend my wedding which will be...

MaryElena, Jun 7, 2022 7 737
Crystal
Uninvited Guests
Crystal, on June 2, 2022 at 8:30 PM

So… I’ve been having issues with my mom when it comes to inviting her friends to the wedding. I made it very clear that she has a capacity of 6 guests (which she has already chosen). But yet, she...

Sloane, Jun 7, 2022 5 881
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Husband Not Allowed As Plus-one
Aurelie, on May 27, 2022 at 11:06 PM

My husband and I have been married for eight years. My cousin is getting married this year, she is 3 years older than me. I received an invitation in just my name and RSVP'd but never thought much of...

Tia, Jun 6, 2022 14 1,493
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Bridesmaid dilemma.
Daneka, on June 1, 2022 at 12:04 PM

apologizing in advance for this super long post. also thanking you in advance if you read through the whole thing and decide to provide feedback. - i got engaged a month ago, but i have dreamed about...

Planet, Jun 6, 2022 12 896
Luis
Advice
Luis, on May 31, 2022 at 12:06 AM

Ok just had my wedding, it was such an amazing day, and I couldn’t have asked for more. There was however a little bit of drama at the reception, my MOH’s husband took advantage of the open bar and...

Lucy, Jun 1, 2022 6 751 1
Vanessa
Need some advices
Vanessa, on November 16, 2021 at 5:22 PM

First, I dnt nnow were to vent out so i found this app. Im sorry for this is a drama i think.. I lost my interest on my wedding. Bcos of the grandmother of my husband.. We actually elope 8 months ago...

Cristina, May 31, 2022 3 677 1
Rachel
Super Woman mil
Rachel, on May 28, 2022 at 7:43 AM

My FMIL is wonderful. I really adore her. Through wedding planning I have become frustrated bc of a few instances and honestly there aren’t any solutions I just need to get things off my chest....

Paige, May 31, 2022 6 553
Christina
Crazy guest requests
Christina, on May 28, 2022 at 7:02 PM

Y’all, I need to share this ridiculousness with you! A little back story: about a few weeks after we sent out save the dates, my FH received a text from his close childhood friend (who he has hardly...

Paige, May 31, 2022 8 919
Peanut
Issues with Dad re: second wedding
Peanut, on May 26, 2022 at 9:51 AM

This is more a question for other second time brides. Is anyone else getting negativity from their families for having an actual wedding the second time around? When I told my dad I was getting...

Pat, May 28, 2022 4 716 1
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