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Money issues
Marry, on March 7, 2020 at 6:27 PM

Me and my fiancé are paying for the majority of our wedding. My parents are paying for a dj but other than that everything else is on our shoulders. My biggest problem I'm having is that with anything...

Gomeshelen, Mar 31, 2020 8 1,119
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Family drama ruining my excitement for wedding
Madalena, on March 9, 2020 at 4:34 PM

I'm no longer really excited for my wedding. In the past couple of weeks there has been so much family drama, it's a very long story, but basically my fiancé's brother (who he is not close to) is all...

Anna, Mar 10, 2020 11 2,432
Femia
My fiancé parents won’t come to the wedding
Femia, on March 7, 2020 at 9:34 PM

Hey everyone l. I want to start by apologizing just in case my English is bad lol. Anyhow my fiancé proposed to me a few weeks ago we have been dating for a year and he alway spoke about getting...

Femia, Mar 8, 2020 17 1,149
Kari
Spreading ashes at wedding?
Kari, on March 5, 2020 at 5:54 PM

My dad passed away when I was in college, years before I met my FH. I'm planning to ask my mom to bring my dad's ashes to the wedding, and my mom and I will be dancing together along with my FH and...

Judith, Mar 7, 2020 17 1,110
Mrs. G
Parents not excited
Mrs. G, on April 13, 2018 at 10:33 PM

I recently just got engaged. And of course I’m super excited about it! I know that no one will be as excited about my wedding as I am, but I’ve felt a huge let down. My mom doesn’t seem excited about...

Jayne, Mar 1, 2020 3 1,353
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Grooms sister a automatic bridesmaid?
Shelbilyn, on February 17, 2020 at 8:59 PM

Do you think people would automatically think because my fiancé has sisters that they would automatically be my bridesmaids? He has 2 full sisters and 1 step sister, one is like me personality wise...

Kelly, Feb 26, 2020 26 4,505
Kelly
"Passing gas" around so
Kelly, on February 11, 2020 at 5:21 PM

So I’ll warn you in advance that this is waaaay TMI, but I just had to get some other perspectives here...How do you deal with farting around your SO, particularly if you have the “honor” of being the...

Christine, Feb 26, 2020 29 869 2
Sudan
My Fiancé’s job is ruining our relationship
Sudan, on February 21, 2019 at 7:32 AM

Long story short, my fiancé works in law enforcement and he can work up to 12-16 hours a day. We barely have time or see each other. I feel like we’re strangers. I’m at the point now where I feel...

Jasmyn, Feb 22, 2020 42 3,619
Melanie
Why is my cousin so jealous of me getting married?
Melanie, on February 21, 2020 at 4:57 AM

I’m getting married in less than two days and it’s been stressful but I know that it all leads to a wonderful moment. After our rehearsal, my cousin posted something on her social media that seemed...

Mary, Feb 21, 2020 13 2,142
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No Bridesmaids
Gabby, on February 10, 2020 at 6:54 PM

Hey Guys! It's been really hard to admit this, but I honestly don't think I'll be accompanied by a bridal party/groomsmen. The women I have in mind have all let me down one way or another, or have...

Gabby, Feb 11, 2020 12 955
Joanne
Dad Can't Attend My Destination Wedding- venting, advice?
Joanne, on February 11, 2020 at 12:19 PM

Hello everyone. So this is a bit lengthy, bear with me. My father was injured at work 3 years ago, which resulted in emergency spinal surgery. Since then he has difficulty sitting for too long,...

MOB So Cal, Feb 11, 2020 8 1,548
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My dad thinks I'm too young?
Mercedes, on February 9, 2020 at 3:06 PM

I normally wouldn't post about this, but it's under weird circumstances that I can't seem to find online. Heartbreakingly, my dad said he will not be attending my wedding. (Set for December.) He...

Marina, Feb 11, 2020 30 2,207
Holley
No ring but engaged
Holley, on January 22, 2020 at 7:34 PM

Hey I kinda got a personal question.... ok I love my fiance so much but he isn't the brightest so when we got together I was a size 4 in rings we have been together going on 7 years well at 4 years...

Ker'rah, Feb 2, 2020 24 2,061
Futuremrsm
Stepmom doesn't seem interested
Futuremrsm, on January 28, 2020 at 10:02 AM

So my dad has been dating a woman since I was in kindergarten, and they recently got married. I'm not that warm and fuzzy about her but I realize shes my stepmom and a part of my family, so I'm trying...

Holly, Jan 30, 2020 13 681
mrswinteriscoming
aita - distancing from a Friend?
mrswinteriscoming, on January 28, 2020 at 5:39 AM

Hi Brides This is totally not wedding related, I just need to rant. I think I’m going to distance myself from my best friend and I want some unbiased opinions on whether I’m doing the right thing, or...

mrswinteriscoming, Jan 28, 2020 9 246
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Not inviting my brother's girlfriend
Rachel, on October 26, 2018 at 7:10 PM

Okay so I from beginning did not want my brother's girlfriend at my wedding. I lived with them in a house for 2 years and we all ended up hating each other. She is so uncomfortable to be around and we...

MrsE2020, Jan 22, 2020 27 6,384
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Difficult father of the bride situation
Gillian, on January 21, 2020 at 1:24 PM

I am looking for a little help with a really difficult situation. I got engaged in January 2019, and my wedding is coming up in April 2020. My dad really wanted me to get married at a venue of his...

Allison, Jan 22, 2020 11 1,685
Emily
Fiancé Appreciation! - Show them off!
Emily, on September 9, 2019 at 4:43 PM

It’s this guy’s birthday tomorrow and I’m getting hit with all the feels. Thankful this human was born and I get to be the one to marry him! He’s my person. Take a break from your planning and show...

Kari, Jan 19, 2020 202 3,121 7
Maggie
Fiancé(e) Friday! Describe your future spouse in 3 words!
Maggie, on January 11, 2019 at 10:05 AM

There might be a million and a half words you could use to describe your significant other, but some have to stand above the rest. What are three words that best describe your fiancé(e)? Photo from...

Sweet'N'Rhodes, Jan 19, 2020 74 3,267
Chico1
How to Clear the Air w/mother in Law/in-laws
Chico1, on December 15, 2019 at 12:02 AM

Hey girls, I wanted to reach out to ask some advice because I'm feeling really hurt and confused about a potential strained relationship with my mother in law and I don't know what to do. My amazing...

Judith, Jan 17, 2020 24 2,392
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