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Pegs
ptsd from Wedding Planning
Pegs, on January 15, 2019 at 9:05 AM

Hi, everyone. It's been a while since I've been on here. I think I tried avoiding revisiting WeddingWire after my wedding as it provoked anxiety and memories of stress-filled wedding planning. I'm a...

Helaine, Oct 13, 2023 30 3,975
The Bride
Romance Without Finance Is a Nuisance?
The Bride, on June 28, 2019 at 2:34 PM

Have you ever heard the phrase “romance without finance is a nuisance”? It means that relationships with financial issues are a headache and not likely to last. Do you agree? Why or why not?

Dario, Oct 12, 2023 18 1,182
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Wedding Day Blues
Natalie, on October 3, 2023 at 1:27 PM

I got married on 9/23 and I honestly can’t say that I had a good day. For the past week I’ve tried my best to focus on the positives but I’m having a hard time. I’m disappointed the most in my...

Nicole, Oct 12, 2023 5 253
Finally mrs.jkr
NWR: Odd question?: purchasing baby stuff before pregnant/exactly trying
Finally mrs.jkr, on July 18, 2015 at 10:20 PM

I'm just thinking of the future and making having a baby more affordable. A lot of the cost of a baby (other than the medical stuff, but we have some rockin insurance) is the start-up stuff,...

Essi, Oct 4, 2023 22 9,485
Elizabeth
Anyone else have four names?
Elizabeth, on May 17, 2021 at 8:46 AM

I'm considering keeping my middle name, adding my last name as a second middle name, and then taking FHs last name. Does anyone else have four names? Does it complicate paperwork or anything else?

Patrice Nov2021, Oct 3, 2023 23 2,647
Brittani
Name Change: Hitch Switch Reviews?
Brittani, on September 29, 2023 at 8:08 AM

I’m getting married in a few months, and plan to take his name. I keep reviewing the “name change checklists” I see online, and someone mentioned a site called Hitch Switch. Have any of you used it?...

Michelle, Sep 29, 2023 2 76
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Military marriage
Ashley, on July 29, 2021 at 4:39 PM

Hey ladies I have a few questions for military spouses. What are the steps to get a military spouse Id & how long did it take? Another question is if you get married legally in a different state...

Anabel, Sep 29, 2023 3 130
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Wedding Anniversary
Marie, on September 14, 2023 at 2:05 PM

What is a beautiful gift for a wedding anniversary to each other?

Jhunna, Sep 28, 2023 2 53 1
Kari
Wedding photos framed
Kari, on September 18, 2022 at 8:38 AM

Hello! Trying to find a high quality company that can frame and print my wedding photos! Any suggestions?

Meghan, Sep 26, 2023 3 194
Veronica
Our 4th wedding anniversary 9/3
Veronica, on September 4, 2023 at 11:33 AM

We celebrated our 4th wedding anniversary yesterday. We went to have dinner at the waterfront and followed by our anniversary cake and champagne. We are continuing our four day weekend with some...

Tasha, Sep 25, 2023 6 123
Kari
Marriage Certificate?
Kari, on June 12, 2020 at 10:36 AM

We had a friend marry us and in our state (NH) you need to apply to the Department of Vital Records for a copy of the marriage certificate after your wedding license has been filled out and submitted...

Jackytherma, Sep 23, 2023 8 182 1
Mrs Miller (Zahra)
Is your name change legal if you haven't done the paperwork to change it yet?
Mrs Miller (Zahra), on June 22, 2011 at 4:14 PM

This may be a dumb question but I am a little confused about this. Do you sign a marriage certificate with your current name or your new name? Also, if you sign the marriage certificate in your new...

Brittani, Sep 22, 2023 21 12,612
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Hate my wedding photos
Sarah, on December 8, 2021 at 4:25 AM

Hi everyone, I’m looking for advice on what to do as I keep dwelling on things that went wrong with my wedding. I had a very diy wedding that I planned for 1.5 years. A lot of things went right and...

Al, Sep 19, 2023 7 5,991 2
Renata
TTC - how long did it take for you to get pregnant
Renata, on April 14, 2014 at 2:22 PM

We started TTC right after our wedding. I was just wondering... those of you who have kids or pregnant, how long did it take you to get pregnant while actively trying (considering ovulation days,...

Evan, Sep 12, 2023 40 22,117 2
Samantha
Two last names without hyphen?
Samantha, on January 2, 2021 at 2:42 PM

I'm curious about other people's thoughts and experience with two unhyphenated last names. My fiancé already knows I'm not exchanging my last name for his since mine is short and unique and his is......

Keri, Sep 6, 2023 25 7,840 1
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Wearing engagement ring to eyebrow threading
Lucy, on July 25, 2023 at 4:06 PM

Hello. I was just wondering, but do you think it is a good idea to wear an engagement ring to an eyebrow threading session? I’ve not been doing so, since I worry it may distract the threader or little...

Mrs.evans, Sep 2, 2023 11 254
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When do we get our marriage certificate back after wedding?
Maggie , on September 28, 2016 at 6:38 PM

I was wondering how long it takes to get your official marriage license back after the wedding. We got married almost three weeks ago(9/10) and our officiant said she sent it in right away(didn't say...

Arlene, Sep 1, 2023 26 93,133
Katherine
October 23rd! First wedding anniversary!
Katherine, on October 26, 2022 at 10:12 AM

Can’t believe on October 23rd we celebrated our first wedding anniversary! The year flew by!

Gunter, Aug 30, 2023 10 169
Latron
Marriage Life
Latron, on August 17, 2023 at 11:29 PM

Hows life after the wedding for some of you?

Cassidy, Aug 19, 2023 4 176
Pat
First look
Pat, on June 6, 2023 at 4:42 PM

FOr anyone debating whether or not to do a first look .......... omg, do it! I am so thrilled with our pictures. Plus it was just me and hubby, so super emotional. AND ..... let's face it more time to...

Jacks, Aug 15, 2023 12 283
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