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Banned political talk at my wedding – these are the extreme ways I’m making sure ugly fights don’t ruin my big day
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Banned political talk at my wedding – these are the extreme ways I’m making sure ugly fights don’t ruin my big day

Franki Priore will be wearing white to her wedding in November – and not very focused on whoever just won the White House.

And the Long Island native hopes the 200 guests at her “six-figure” ceremony will follow suit.

To mitigate the uncivil mess at their wedding, brides-to-be from New York to California, including Priore, are placing a “no policy” order. the people who come to see them walk down the aisle.

Franki Priore and her fiance hope their 200 loved ones keep all the wedding talk about love, peace and unity. @KBarberPhotography
Bride Davis Bourgeois and fiance Sam plan to take things a step further and post cute “no political talk” signs around their upcoming wedding venue. Photo copyright John Chapple / instagram: @JohnChapple

Priore and husband-to-be Mike, 34, are set to take the plunge in a luxury New Jersey property on November 22.

The two will become one just over two weeks after Election Day on Nov. 5, when the nation chooses a new commander-in-chief between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, after months of supporters on both sides of the aisle — a showdown which practically divides the country.

And regardless of their guests’ political beliefs, Priore told The Post, they’ll be welcome at the fabulous party — if they follow the basic rules.

“Whether you’re the most right-wing Trump supporter or the most extreme left-wing liberal, there’s a place for everyone at our wedding,” the 28-year-old said. “But political views are not to be discussed at our wedding.”

She hopes that the removal of ideological topics will ensure that everyone’s attention remains locked on love.

“A wedding is about bringing people together,” said Priore, an entrepreneur who now lives in Jersey City.

These NYC-area sweeties would love it if guests put their political debates aside for family gatherings during any of the upcoming holidays. @KBarberPhotography

Instead of causing a ruckus on her big day, she’d rather have attendees save their Oval Office opinions for a less romantic occasion like Thanksgiving.

“Those are holiday conversations,” she laughed. “This is when people can (argue).

“A wedding is bigger than that.”

But fears that the presidential election will eclipse the happiness of the holy matrimonials are also great.

Couples set to say “I do” on Election Day are hoping the national decision doesn’t disrupt their special days. AFP via Getty Images

In fact, 35% of brides and grooms preparing to marry are worried the vote will cause uproar at their weddings, according to The Knot’s 2025 Wedding Trends report.

“Like broader polling trends, couples (are) split on whether each candidate’s presidency would have a positive or negative effect on their wedding plans,” experts said.

“The outcome of the election can influence how couples manage their budgets, choose vendors and even organize their guest lists.”

Bourgeois tells The Post she’s worried about keeping the peace at her wedding in early November since the first presidential debate this year. Photo copyright John Chapple / instagram: @JohnChapple

Davis Bourgeois, a November 9 bride, fits the bill.

The 29-year-old has been losing sleep over the past few months, worrying that the election result will ruin her $25,000 party.

So the outdoor occasion at a picturesque West Coast venue – with lush grounds and an indoor swimming pool – will also include several strongly stated, framed signs warning visitors: “You are entering an area without politics” and advise them. to “Save your political talk for Thanksgiving. Today is all about love.”

It’s a message belle can’t stress enough.

“I’m already stressed from planning my own wedding — this is extra stress I don’t need,” Bourgeois, a marketing manager in Orange County, Calif., told The Post. “She is never spoiled. I saw how passionate people are about their political beliefs.”

“It’s getting so ugly.”

As more of a guarantee, Bourgeois and fiancé Sam, 31, a cinematographer, recently made drastic changes to the seating arrangement.

“We tore all our tables down and cut them down based on how people vote,” she confided.

“Initially we wanted 12-long tables to create a cozy family feel,” the almost-married added nervously. “But now each table has six to eight people.”

Yamila and Mark McGarry, soon-to-be-weds who say “I do” on Nov. 2, just three days before a candidate is crowned, told The Post they have a less obvious tact. The pair called on a top DJ and a stellar live band to entertain the 135 well-wishers.

“We’ll be doing a lot of dancing at our reception, so there won’t be much time for political talk,” said Yamila, 31, adding that McGarry, 29, plans to wow the crowd with his moves newly purchased.

The engaged couple spent hours rearranging their schedule to ensure no political arguments erupted on their big day. Photo copyright John Chapple / instagram: @JohnChapple

The fiancés, both physical therapists from eastern Pennsylvania, voted even early so they could make a quick getaway to Greece right after they got engaged on Saturday — and to avoid the aftermath of E-Day.

“We pretty much know where every one of our guests stands (politically),” McGarry said. “We just want everyone to enjoy our day with us.”

Despite all the precautions, for the bourgeois bride-to-be, if a contentious conversation breaks out in the small groups, she and her honey have gone so far as to assign a certain person at each table to redirect the discourse.

The soon-to-be husband and wife joked to guests that they would throw them in the pool if the conversations got political. Photo copyright John Chapple / instagram: @JohnChapple

“We’re even thinking of putting little fun facts on the back of each table number,” said the brunette.

She hopes that the agitated urges – which will be mostly about the newly crowned World Series Champions, the LA Dodgers — serve as fun icebreakers, giving guests something to talk about besides the new head of state.

But Bourgeois has already warned guests that there will there would be watery repercussions if she broke her cardinal rule.

“If we hear you talking about politics,” she said with a chuckle, “we’ll push you into the pool.”