December 27th

Photo Credit: Kingdom Wedding Photography

Tip of the Day: Is someone in your groom's family giving you a hard time with the wedding preparations? When you marry someone, you marry their family, too, so you have a diplomatic challenge on your hands. If your groom says that his Mom, Dad, sister, or brother has "always been that way," then he's probably numb to their drama and would rather that you just ignore their tirades. Don't let their uncooperativeness come between the two of you. Treat them like a difficult coworker—be cordial, work around them, and let them be sour on their own time. Instead of trying to change them, focus on the friends and family members who are thrilled for you and happy to hear about your wedding plans.

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