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Daughter invited ex stepmom to dw
Holly, on July 25, 2019 at 12:52 AM

My daughter is getting married in Mexico next spring. Her stepdad and I are paying for most if not all of the wedding. Her father and I have not spoken since my son graduated from high school 2012-...

Renee, Jul 25, 2019 28 2,252
Annemarie
Do we invite his out-of-town family's children?
Annemarie, on July 16, 2019 at 2:51 PM

We have decided we do not want children at the wedding. The only ones invited under 13 are in the wedding, or his sister's kids as they're our only immediate relatives with small children. I honestly...

Annemarie, Jul 25, 2019 19 2,735
Tynesha
Wedding Curse
Tynesha, on May 16, 2019 at 4:38 PM

When I started planning my wedding I was told that you always lose someone out of your life because of your wedding. It could be a family member or a friend. I didn’t believe it until I lost 2 friends...

8Bitbek, Jul 21, 2019 34 2,014
Morgan
Parents of bride not talking to us...help!
Morgan, on July 18, 2019 at 10:33 PM

My fiancé and I have already sent out our save the dates and our wedding is about 80 days away. We just had an irreversible fight with my parents who don’t want to converse with us “for now”. They...

Cassi, Jul 19, 2019 7 1,031
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Inviting toxic mother?
Brinnie, on July 16, 2019 at 10:47 PM

*TW abuse of all forms, miscarriage, self harm/suicide* So since my teenage years, I haven't had a good relationship with my mother, to the point of refering to her has my bio-mom, and calling my step...

Mcskipper, Jul 17, 2019 16 305
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Pregnant? Anyone got pregnant while on birth control?
Kaitlyn, on September 3, 2018 at 10:47 AM

Sooooo............. Wedding is Friday and it looks as if I’m pregnant. super confused taken birth control every day at the same time...

Cassi, Jul 17, 2019 31 10,253
Patty
Sister-in-law says she won’t attend due to new baby.
Patty, on July 15, 2019 at 5:23 PM

My sister in law (to be) who also happens to be one of my closest friends, is saying she won’t attend our destination wedding because she will be giving birth (first time mom) in December/January, our...

Patty, Jul 17, 2019 25 4,004
Lynnie
How well do you REALLY know your fiancé(e)?
Lynnie, on July 9, 2019 at 11:05 AM

We talk a lot about our wedding plans, but what about the person you plan on marrying?? This week it's all about your fiancé(e), and how well you really know them! It's time to put your relationship...

Elizabeth, Jul 13, 2019 1 1,091 1
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Parents not coming to wedding
N, on September 25, 2018 at 4:42 PM

TW: Abuse I've lived in California for about 7 years, my family lives in the midwest. Long story short, my parents and I don't have a good relationship. I was abused by my brothers and my parents were...

Taz, Jul 13, 2019 16 1,473
Michaila
i want to kidnap my brother from Basic...
Michaila, on July 9, 2019 at 10:50 AM

So here's the story - I'm super proud of my oldest little brother (let's call him M) he just graduated from high school and thinks he wants to be a priest and is super chill and calm and just...

Bridget, Jul 10, 2019 19 1,513
Delayva
Dealing with Fiancé’s Mom
Delayva, on July 7, 2019 at 1:45 PM

So because of a huge misunderstanding and cultural differences (let’s call it what it is —> racial), my mother in law doesn’t like me. Do I care, heck no! But I still show her respect because, hey,...

Fany, Jul 8, 2019 23 1,620
Mikayla
Bridesmaids not answering??
Mikayla, on June 3, 2019 at 10:01 AM

Hello! Is anyone else having troubles with bridesmaids/maid of honors? 😭I'm at 129 days till the big day and my maid of honor and one of my bridesmaids will not answer me! The bridesmaids are...

Mikayla, Jul 8, 2019 24 1,917 1
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My mom is making my wedding about her...
Kp, on July 5, 2019 at 6:23 PM

So to give a little background, my parents have offered to help pay for my wedding. And before anyone says it: I know that this gives them leeway to make decisions. But, hear me out... My mom has...

Naikesha, Jul 7, 2019 15 4,234
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Sister ruining wedding
Nicole, on June 26, 2019 at 8:57 AM

My sister has been nothing but negative since I got engaged. She was initially angry because I picked my best friend to be by MOH as I have two sisters and couldn’t chose a MOH out of them. Both my...

Stephanie, Jul 4, 2019 7 2,340
Greta
Future Husband and Bridesmaids, that don't like each other.
Greta, on June 26, 2019 at 5:32 PM

I'm in a tough situation and need some advice. My FH DOES NOT like one of my bridesmaids. My bridesmaid is my aunt/friend. So she's family. However, since I've been with my FH she has made no effort...

Stephanie, Jul 4, 2019 14 1,520
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Rehearsal dinner drama
Sarah, on June 9, 2019 at 5:28 PM

My FMIL is causing a big stink about the rehearsal dinner and has basically said she is backing out of doing anything for our wedding because of it. She loves planning parties and did a really nice...

Stephanie, Jul 4, 2019 21 2,142
Cassidy
Living After Marriage - Do We have To Live In a House?
Cassidy, on June 27, 2019 at 1:47 PM

My SO and I are still young and so are our careers. Neither of us are really ready to buy a home yet. Do you think it's necessary for us to buy and house once we're married? How do couples that still...

Stephanie, Jul 4, 2019 20 2,655 1
The Bride
The 80:20 Rule
The Bride, on June 29, 2019 at 12:53 PM

Studies show that when people marry it's because they've found someone who meets 80% of their needs. Unfortunately, when the remaining 20% is not met it can lead to infidelity. People tend to cheat to...

Stephanie, Jul 4, 2019 16 387
Alforev
Bridesmaids After Wedding
Alforev, on June 23, 2019 at 8:22 AM

I never thought after my wedding that I would need to keep coming on here for advice, but here I am! Has anyone experienced a situation where after your wedding your bridesmaids suddenly distance...

Stephanie, Jul 4, 2019 12 606
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Not sexually enough
Shaina, on May 26, 2019 at 1:20 PM

This post might be TMI for some people, but I am feeling so hopeless , down , and not enough. Ever since fh and I have started having sex it’s always been sort of like making it perfect. He was a...

Stephanie, Jul 4, 2019 24 1,748
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