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KarenO
a few questions about Shutterfly photo books/sales
KarenO, on October 14, 2018 at 10:31 AM

Hi, I was hoping to take advantage of Shutterfly's current free pages promo and also a 50% discount coupon that I got in the mail from them, so I spent the last 3 days making a book of our wedding...

KarenO, Oct 15, 2018 7 2,321
Maya
Anyone annoyed by the name changing process? Where did you start?
Maya, on September 30, 2018 at 3:08 PM

I got an email today about a name changing service for people who are getting married and thought I would share. You pay a fee and they take care of everything. https://www.hitchswitch.com.

Dana, Oct 5, 2018 25 768
KR
Any good sites/forums for newlyweds?
KR, on October 9, 2014 at 9:29 AM

I am going to miss the sense of community I've had here over the past year. I know Tatiana posted about the nest recently...is anyone aware if other good online communities out there for just general...

McEgan, Oct 3, 2018 20 124
Tori E.
Insurance Question/birth control
Tori E., on June 24, 2011 at 1:57 PM

Has anyone stayed on their parents health insurance after they have gotten married? I am currently on my parents. My fh is joining the navy and I dont get benefits till he leaves for bootcamp which...

Ray, Sep 27, 2018 16 111
Sarahdell
Wedding dress preservation and boxing
Sarahdell, on June 3, 2015 at 9:32 AM

My dress had been hanging in the garment bag it came in from the corner of my bookshelf since October. I have been dragging my feet because I don't know anything about gown preservation. There is a...

Diane, Sep 25, 2018 23 851
Lexi
To Hyphenate, or Not to Hyphenate
Lexi, on September 24, 2018 at 4:21 PM

Hi everyone! BAM and loving every minute . I'm heading to the SSA tomorrow to change my name on my social and I'm really torn! I've been saying for the longest time that I would hyphenate my name-...

Lexi, Sep 25, 2018 28 1,171
Nelly
Name change services you recommend?
Nelly, on September 18, 2018 at 1:56 PM

Does anybody have a name change website they went through that they recommend? I know I could save money and do it myself, but I am going to be moving out of state and it just isn't panning out that...

MrsD, Sep 24, 2018 12 13,287 1
Jessica
Dr. Shettles method
Jessica, on September 18, 2018 at 9:39 PM

Has anyone used dr shettles method ? And if so how did it work. I’ve heard a lot of positive results if you follow it well. We are TTC on our honeymoon ( hoping for moon baby) depends on if Mother...

Shayla, Sep 24, 2018 2 251
Lynnie
Which anniversaries do you celebrate?
Lynnie, on September 14, 2018 at 12:05 PM

Today is a big day for me and my husband! We've officially been together (dating) for 10 years!!! Which anniversaries do you and your spouse (or future spouse) celebrate? Just the wedding anniversary,...

MrsJellybean, Sep 22, 2018 35 8,798
Nelly
Bam! Pic Heavy, but help! In your opinion, did mil mess up the pics?
Nelly, on September 14, 2018 at 12:50 AM

On 8.31.18, I married my best friend and soul mate! The day had its hiccups, as all good weddings do. I married at San Francisco City Hall and the fire alarm went off! But everything went smoothly...

MIWM, Sep 19, 2018 52 1,156
A
Having problems with my husband
Amanda , on September 15, 2018 at 11:31 PM

My husband and i keep having issues and fighting. They are mostly my fault and i feel horrible about it. I feel like i cant trust him though. He lies about stuff i ask him about like i asked him about...

MIWM, Sep 17, 2018 21 619
mmbrake28
My wedding pictures came in and i kind of hate them :(
mmbrake28, on September 12, 2018 at 8:15 PM

It's been over a month since I got married (BAM to come), but I finally got my wedding pictures today!! I have been super excited to get them because we hired an AMAZING photographer...she was...

Alyssa, Sep 13, 2018 14 3,531 1
Ingrid
What should my new instagram username be after wedding? 🤔
Ingrid, on September 10, 2018 at 4:39 PM

In 18 days I will be Mrs. Ingrid Howard! I hate hate my current last name, but one positive side was that I could always use it for usernames (not common at all so my name was never taken). Now I want...

Helen, Sep 11, 2018 13 6,812
Angela & Christopher
New beginning!!!
Angela & Christopher, on August 25, 2018 at 2:57 PM

We got married last Saturday and I still have butterflies in my tummy. Just to know God selected this one especially for me is so amazing. This is his first and my second and this man party hard. He...

Lunajay, Aug 28, 2018 18 414
Sarah
Our $4,000 Eclectic Backyard Wedding
Sarah, on August 18, 2018 at 11:01 PM

Our wedding planning experience was a little crazy, we were engaged for 4 months and about 2 1./2 months out overhauled our entire wedding due to family circumstances. I'm hoping that sharing our...

NOLABride2018, Aug 21, 2018 59 1,406
Felicia
How did it feel walking down the aisle?
Felicia, on October 10, 2014 at 3:55 PM

I've always wondered (and find out next week) what does it feel like to walk down the aisle? What goes through your mind? Did your husband tell you what it was like for him afterwards? Prepare Me!!!...

Belle, Aug 21, 2018 39 7,047
E
Changing my last name: teacher addition
Elizabeth, on July 29, 2018 at 9:43 PM

Where are my teacher brides at?! i am a new teacher this year and I’m trying to figure out what to do with the changing of my last name. I am getting married halfway through the next school year...

AJ, Jul 30, 2018 12 1,399
Chrissy
How many of you were exhausted after the wedding?
Chrissy, on August 26, 2012 at 8:37 PM

I couldn't get over how overwelmed i was w/ all the photos, greetings, blessings...it was so sweet and loving...i'm just not used to all that attention.. How did everyone handle the next day?

Jessica, Jul 28, 2018 14 4,955
Kate
Cashing wedding checks
Kate, on October 17, 2017 at 4:11 PM

Just a friendly heads up - if your wedding checks are made out to Mr AND Mrs (DH Last Name) you will BOTH need to sign the check and you will need to deposit at your DH's bank unless you have changed...

FutureMrs.Jacobs, Jul 25, 2018 20 4,467
Lynnie
Do you kiss every day? 😘
Lynnie, on June 19, 2018 at 1:05 PM

Dr. John Gottman, author of marriage counseling books such as The Seven Principles For Making Marriage Work, challenges couples to kiss at least once every single for six seconds! In his words, “a...

EllieRose, Jul 24, 2018 43 2,315
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