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Nicole
Maid of Honor not doing her job?? How do i address this?
Nicole, on May 25, 2022 at 3:27 PM

Hello everyone! I opted to have two maid of honors for my wedding as I couldn't choose between the two of them but now I am starting to doubt asking one of them as she hasn't been doing much of...

Elizabeth, May 27, 2022 12 2,227
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Don't want to do father-daughter dance :(
Sarah, on July 30, 2018 at 1:21 PM

I thought it might be good to get someone else's perspective on this that isn't involved... So my father and I aren't emotionally close - for reasons I would rather not get into here, but suffice it...

Peanut, May 26, 2022 33 5,968 1
Ravén
Ideas to incorporate my disabled baby sister in my wedding?
Ravén, on May 20, 2022 at 3:48 AM

Hi everyone so I'm getting married to my bestfriend next year and I have my girl bestfriend as my Matron of Honor and my older sister as my Maid of Honor and my 4 bridesmaids. I have a disabled...

Hailey, May 24, 2022 6 934 1
Candice
Possibly canceling our wedding because of family drama
Candice, on May 10, 2022 at 10:45 AM

My husband and I got legally married last year, but this summer (June 25) was meant to be our wedding, the ceremony and party etc. I really need some help and perspective. My sister lived with my...

Jayne, May 22, 2022 8 862
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Jealous coworkers keeping asking for wedding planning updates to mock
Mimimushrooms, on May 21, 2022 at 1:47 AM

This is just a rant because I’m so tired of have to closely work with immature passive-aggressive people. It’s like highschool all over again and I absolutely hated highschool! My workplace has mostly...

Shannon, May 22, 2022 9 1,083
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Am i being immature?
Gtiara420, on May 17, 2022 at 7:23 AM

Me and my fiancé argue a lot because when he gets upset about something he also drags me into his problem. Example … if he gets upset about someone at work he will rant about what that person did and...

Lisaings, May 19, 2022 12 844
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Bridesmaid drama
Giselle, on May 18, 2022 at 8:07 AM

At my bachelorette party, one of my bridesmaid was apparently upset about how we were getting back and forth to a local bar. She did not come to anyone about this but rather pouted in her room until I...

Taylor, May 18, 2022 5 859
Susie Jane
Toxic Family--to invite or not to invite?
Susie Jane, on May 5, 2022 at 9:36 PM

Y'all, I am at my wits' end here and I desperately need outside perspective. I know this is long and I apologize but this is complicated. My mom (who I am SUPER close with) has these two sisters, O...

Michelle, May 12, 2022 7 1,147
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Family only wedding - not inviting friends
Ggreer14, on May 9, 2022 at 5:52 PM

I really only want to invite my family to our wedding. As much as I’d love to invite everyone I know and love, we’re on a budget. Also I’m kind of a more family oriented person anyway. Has anyone else...

Laura, May 11, 2022 5 734
Kelly
My "future kids"
Kelly, on May 5, 2022 at 12:53 PM

So many people, from strangers to family members who know better, talk about my future kids. I have never wanted kids. My partner doesn't want kids either. It's really frustrating to constantly get...

Kasey, May 9, 2022 14 821
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Family Conundrum
Stevedoescosplay, on May 5, 2022 at 11:18 AM

Adam and I got engaged in March and are still kind of going back and forth with whether or not we want to invite his family. Only one of his sisters know that he's even engaged. His family, except for...

Kris, May 9, 2022 11 790
Gen
How to nicely decline wedding events/bridal party?
Gen, on May 4, 2022 at 5:33 PM

Hey ladies! This site was my favorite thing ever when I was planning my wedding a few years ago but I haven't been here in ages lol. Figured I'd pop back on because I have a question about someone...

Sloane, May 5, 2022 6 796
Rebecca
My family almost ruined my wedding and we will never be the same
Rebecca, on May 3, 2022 at 1:06 PM

I am at a loss for words. I have previously posted about some wedding drama regarding my family's lack of interest or support in my wedding because of some of the decisions we made around planning and...

Pirate & 60s Bride, May 5, 2022 9 1,784
Ayu
Bf/bm declines bar hopping at bach a week prior because of her fiancé
Ayu, on May 3, 2022 at 12:44 AM

I’m feeling upset right now & am trying to cool off. Not sure if I’ve made a poor decision or not to cut off one of my bridesmaid. One of my bridesmaids who has been a close friend of mine for...

Ayu, May 4, 2022 24 1,392
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Advice needed
Lauren, on May 3, 2022 at 6:44 AM

I am having a very small intimate wedding in June for just parents, siblings, and kids. My cousin (who was once extremely close to me like a sister) was also invited with her children. She has rsvp’d...

Lauren, May 4, 2022 6 509
Bri
Regretting my bridesmaid choice
Bri, on July 2, 2021 at 7:15 PM

I have a very small bridal party, which consists of 3 people. My MOH who is my aunt, my two bridesmaids: my sister and sil. My sil has been so rude from the beginning, for no reason honestly. Long...

Michelle, May 4, 2022 7 912
Alecia
Need advice
Alecia, on May 3, 2022 at 2:13 PM

Looking for advice.... my fhs best friend is having a surprise birthday party at another bar than the one I currently manage. I manage a vfw club so I have to answer to many bosses. We are having a...

Michelle, May 4, 2022 11 350
SLY
Family Issues. Feeling Conflicted.
SLY, on April 28, 2022 at 11:55 AM

Hello everyone. I'm creating this post as both a way to vent, but also to ask for any advice or thoughts on my current situation. My father was not at my wedding this past January. Almost a decade...

SLY, May 3, 2022 11 857
Kaitlyn&Austin
Invitations for Delined Rsvps
Kaitlyn&Austin, on April 25, 2022 at 11:59 AM

As with all weddings, I have a lot of declined invitations. Some people are for valid reasons - health issues, too elderly to travel. But I have a couple of family members that just don't attend any...

Brittany, Apr 29, 2022 17 688
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fmil Last minute bridal shower
Rachel, on April 26, 2022 at 4:32 PM

Hi all, i'm needing some advice here. I just had a lovely bridal shower hosted by my bridesmaids, MOH and my mom at her house. I had invited my closest friends and my FMIL and fiances grandmother...

Kara, Apr 29, 2022 11 795
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