When you marry someone, you are not just marrying them, you are marrying their entire family. This is not just a saying, this is something anyone who is in a serious relationship should keep in mind. If one doesn't have a good relationship with their partner's family, then one should get ready for some real challenges. That being said, the responsibility of maintaining a good relationship with the family lies both with the partner and the family, and both should be on their best behavior with e…

Your primary concern should always be your family. Having said that, what would you do if you started to suspect that your family was exploiting your kindness? The story below is an account of a frustrated sister. The original poster (OP) has long taken care of her family's financial requirements as she is the only one with a reliable source of income. OP was delighted to help her family when she could, but when her parents demanded that she cover her younger sister's wedding, that inclination…

Someone gift homegirl a wedding etiquette book!

Very brazen, very unencumbered... Very wholesome

Different people have different dreams when it comes to their wedding. We all view that special day in our own unique way, and we all deserve to make that dream a reality, whether it is a big wedding with hundreds of people or a small ceremony with only the happy couple. That being said, when it comes to family, I believe it is important to be as transparent about your wedding day as possible. Sure it is your special day, but your family deserves to know where they stand in regards to that, and…

"I should’ve listened to my fiancé and went to the courthouse."

"2 means 2"

I am not sure if I should be proud of this or not, but my sisters are my best friends. I love my actual friends, but no one knows me as well as my two sisters, and I truly cherish them more than anyone else in my life. I cannot imagine what I would do if one of them decided to get married on the same day as I do, and I cannot understand what would drive someone to do that to their sibling. Why would you want to split up your entire family when as they decide which wedding to attend? Why ruin yo…

Sincerity is necessary for friendships. But is it possible to be too truthful? The story below is an account of a loyal friend. The original poster (OP) had recently attended a friend's wedding. The bride and her boyfriend were quite close, so she got an invitation to the bachelorette party at Niagara Falls. During the bachelorette party, the bride complains about how she doesn't like one of the groom's closest female friends. The bride continues by saying that she would never have invited the…

Not just any seat—her seat at the head table during the reception.

Weddings are happy events created to honor the union of two individuals in a married partnership. Therefore, one should accommodate the happy couple's every need and wish to make sure the wedding runs smoothly. The story below is an account of a frustrated bride. For the last two years, the original poster (OP) had been preparing for her wedding. OP and her fiancé had always known they wanted a child-free wedding. Although OP's sister's new boyfriend disregarded her desires and welcomed his dau…

They didn't understand the assignment.

Welcome back wedding lovers. Weddings are one of my favorite things. It’s like one big party, all your friends are there, families come together, you dance, you laugh, hug people, and most importantly have access to free drinks. It’s a beautiful and special occasion, but people involved have been known to make things not as easy or pleasant as they should be. In this particular Reddit thread, the bride is one of those, how do you say, Bridezillas? She’s enforced a myriad of rules on her guests,…

"Go as a guest. Support your friend in a role that doesn't bankrupt you..."

Weddings are a celebration of two people coming together to form the holy bond of matrimony. To put it simply, marriage is a time to celebrate new beginnings and love. Therefore, it makes sense that attending an event like this on your own would make you feel nervous and uneasy. The story below is an account of a frustrated friend. The original poster (OP) had recently attempted to attend a wedding. By attempted, I mean, OP was invited to a wedding but refused entry upon her arrival. For some c…

Sounds like she dodged a bullet