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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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Veronica
Maid of Honor Trouble
Veronica, on January 13, 2022 at 11:47 AM

I could go on and on about my maid of honor she’s amazing and she’s my best friend. However our friendship is starting to be compromised because she is trying to take over everything and she’s acting...

Maggie, Jan 13, 2022 1 537 1
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Parents
Nicci, on January 5, 2022 at 12:17 PM

Ok so I’m not super close with my mother at all, Do to her being a drama queen and a narcissistic person, She thinks she is invited to my wedding and I never once said she was, What is the nicest way...

Elly, Jan 12, 2022 4 610
Laura
Feeling Crushed About My Upcoming Wedding
Laura, on December 31, 2021 at 2:41 PM

Hey guys! I have been beyond excited for our destination wedding in Puerto Rico since we began planning pre-covid, and even after postponing a year due to covid. We are a little over a month away, and...

Jacks, Jan 12, 2022 6 421
Lila
Horrible relationship w/ Sister... Bridesmaid?
Lila, on January 11, 2022 at 6:49 PM

Hi, So I have kind of a difficult question I am hoping for some insight on from other brides. Me and my sister have a very TUMULTUOUS relationship, horrible fights even as adults. She has some serious...

Sagan, Jan 12, 2022 4 895
Kristin
His ex…
Kristin, on January 9, 2022 at 6:45 PM

I met his ex wife when she called him to get the girls because the car broke down. We pulled up and we got introduced. She was nice enough. He said, I did not want you to meet that way after we drove...

Tracy, Jan 11, 2022 14 898
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Father dying of cancer
Tyff, on December 22, 2021 at 8:37 PM

Not sure if he will make it to my wedding. I can’t imagine the hole it will leave to have one of the most important men in my life missing. Anyone consider cancelling due to terminal illness or...

Charlotte, Jan 11, 2022 12 954
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Maid of Honor dropped out few weeks before wedding!
Sheree , on January 10, 2022 at 7:29 PM

Hello my maid of honor dropped out she is a sister in law. my in laws and my fiancé and I all had a despite because they didn’t like our no child rule at the wedding and said it was stupid so now we...

Charlotte, Jan 11, 2022 9 1,039
Jackie
Troublesome fmil - again!
Jackie, on January 10, 2022 at 3:49 PM

I need unbiased advice… difficult FMIL strikes again. FMIL has been a massive pain throughout the entire wedding planning process. She has repeatedly tried to manipulate us into making choices about...

Jacks, Jan 11, 2022 5 247
Rachel
Dilemma - adult nieces @ wedding but they are ex-inlaws
Rachel, on January 10, 2022 at 2:50 PM

Hi I'm 53 and getting married in April for the 2nd time. I was with my first husband for over 20 years and am very close to my nieces and nephews from his side of the family. My nieces, who are adults...

Jacks, Jan 11, 2022 9 750
Jax
Bridesmaid Proposals
Jax, on January 9, 2022 at 10:06 AM

I sent out my bridesmaid proposals and one of them was reportedly delivered yesterday. I spoke to my friend yesterday and she didn’t mention anything about it. I want to give her time to think about...

Lynnie, Jan 10, 2022 2 620 1
Jada
Bestie is now excited about my wedding after her engagement
Jada, on January 8, 2022 at 10:28 PM

Hey y’all!

Jacks, Jan 9, 2022 3 287
Ca
A-hole dad and wedding traditions?
Ca, on December 27, 2021 at 3:59 AM

Hi! I am looking for advice on how to handle my father situation with my wedding day. My father is pretty much an ass-hole and has been my entire life. We have a pretty rough relationship and have...

Elly, Jan 8, 2022 7 898
Sammy
Am i being dramatic or it was simply rude?
Sammy, on December 29, 2021 at 9:46 AM

Hi community! The invitations for our May wedding are finally ready after a long DIY adventure. Last night, my FH and I were visiting some friends/“family” to give them the invitations and it...

Elly, Jan 8, 2022 12 1,010
Holly
Overbearing Mom
Holly, on December 28, 2021 at 6:51 PM

I literally just got engaged on 12/24/21 and my mom is already trying to book a venue for us without our opinions. She’s already started buying decorations and other wedding decor. I’ve tried telling...

Jacks, Jan 7, 2022 8 762
Caroline
Family drama
Caroline, on January 3, 2022 at 6:25 AM

What would you do if your family didn’t trust your Fh ? Things happened a while back when we started dating and then about 6-9 months ago ish things happened again which they think he did what he did...

CountryBride, Jan 7, 2022 13 939
Alyssa
Feeling extremely lonely…
Alyssa, on December 30, 2021 at 11:25 PM

In a time where a bride is supposed to feel loved and supported, I feel the complete opposite. I feel alone, like a burden, and overall just not happy. Now before anyone jumps down my throat, no this...

Kristen, Jan 7, 2022 10 1,916 1
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Scared and Lonely - Not Ready
Laura, on December 31, 2021 at 4:26 AM

Please provide nonjudgemental support. Hey everyone so I've been engaged to this guy in Kentucky since May 2021. I live in New York and we've been in a long distance relationship for four years. He's...

Laura, Jan 6, 2022 5 634
Charlotte
How to include female future in-laws in the excitement?
Charlotte, on January 5, 2022 at 2:48 PM

I am getting married to the man of my dreams in June and I am very excited!!! I love his family and want to get closer to them in this time. He has one sister, a sister-in-law, and his brother has a...

Maggie, Jan 5, 2022 2 602
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One of my bridesmaids wants me to be her maid of honor but I'm not sure if i should...
Peach, on January 4, 2022 at 4:35 PM

So one of my bridesmaids foresees herself getting engaged to her boyfriend in the near future (yay!!) and casually mentioned to me a few weeks ago that she’d like me to be her MoH when the time comes....

Candace, Jan 4, 2022 3 717
Courtney
Family
Courtney, on January 4, 2022 at 12:15 PM

How does everyone deal with family drama? I am super laid back but there are certain I want because it keeps it in budget but people are getting mad and being rude about what I want. How do you handle...

Pirate & 60s Bride, Jan 4, 2022 8 257 1
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