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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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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 2 625 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 3 290
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 7 905
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 1,036
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 8 774
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 13 944
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 1,959 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 5 637
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 2 615
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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 3 727
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
Daleighn
Kids at your wedding??
Daleighn, on December 11, 2021 at 8:41 PM

I'm super torn.. my fiancé has a huge family with tons of kids from new born babies to 15 years old, and I don't think I want the kids at your wedding anymore.. which means we lose our flower girl,...

Amazing, Jan 3, 2022 19 981 1
Emma
I’m need Bridal Party help!!
Emma, on December 29, 2021 at 7:00 AM

Okay, so this is a VERY long story, but I’ll make it as short as I can for you all! So I have two sister, both younger than me (full & half). Me and my half sister are extremely close and she is...

NewEnglandSettler, Dec 30, 2021 7 581 1
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Fiancé broke up with me
Nicole, on December 28, 2021 at 3:40 PM

I would like to get some support from people in this forum. We were together for 2 years. He proposed on our first year anniversary. We were electrical at first but after our engagement we started...

bevbabe, Dec 30, 2021 3 977
Daquona
Constant Problems
Daquona, on December 26, 2021 at 11:49 PM

Hey Future Brides & Grooms I’m just curious if my engagement is the only one as dramatic as a reality tv show. Everything from hating ass family members, friends, and (excuse my language)...

W-K, Dec 30, 2021 5 652
K
Brother and his family can't afford to come to our destination wedding
KLTTB, on May 20, 2019 at 9:40 AM

Hi Apologies in advance for the vent. My fiance and I have decided to have a destination wedding (Italy) as we are from opposite sides of the world (Ireland and Australia) and thought it would be...

Alexis, Dec 30, 2021 19 11,661
Elie
He won't propose
Elie, on December 27, 2021 at 11:37 AM

I am 25 female. SO is a 36 male. We both have children. I have a 5 year old. He has a 9 year old. My sons father and I have a great relationship and can coparent very well. My SO has an awful...

Heather, Dec 28, 2021 12 1,009
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Mom Dislikes Fiance and Family
Crystal, on December 27, 2021 at 1:23 AM

Hi Brides! I got engaged in July, but my mom really dislikes my fiance. Everytime I try to mention anything to her about planning, she comes up with ridiculous things from years ago (like saying some...

Pirate & 60s Bride, Dec 27, 2021 1 835
Paige
Giving The Bride Away
Paige, on November 29, 2021 at 11:49 PM

So, my father is very alive and very much in my life. However, he has never been the type of father you'd look up to, he's the type of father that your mother warns you "just don't marry anyone like...

Janna, Dec 25, 2021 10 845 1
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Cat/dog
Blag, on December 25, 2021 at 6:50 AM

Oh the joy of getting family together for Christmas. It created an interrsting one of surprise. My brother’s GF brought her cat over and let it roam free. I have a puppy almost 6 months old who...

Blag, Dec 25, 2021 671
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