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conflict resolution

Dealing with wedding planning conflict sucks — especially when it’s family drama. These are our wedding advice posts all about helping you deal with arguments, disagreements, boundaries, and frustrations. We even have posts full of copy-n-paste responses to negative wedding feedback!

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WEDDING DRAMA: 9 crucial steps to take when communicating while upset or angry

We all know that wedding planning can be stressful and — dare I say it — can make people a bit crazy. Frequently the stress can make communication hazardous. There’s a great post on the blog already for Copy ‘n Paste Conflict Resolution but sometimes that doesn’t fit what you need.

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10 blunt-but-loving ways to tell people they’re not invited to your wedding

While there’s no way to make everyone happy, I do believe that there are a few key phrases you can use to let uninvited guests to that you love them, you SO appreciate their interest, but no: they’re still not invited.

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The five rules of drama-free wedding planning

I’ve noticed in planning my wedding that people are questioning my decisions a lot more than they usually do. People, especially families, don’t tend to question other life decisions as much as they do weddings. With that in mind, here are five rules for wedding planning that are incredibly sensible.

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The art of the Low-Drama No: developing your bridal boundaries

How can you make your needs clear without steamrolling other people’s concerns and comfort levels? How can you say no without stomping a high-rise?