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

Frankie Priore will be wearing all white at her wedding this November — and not focused on whoever just won the White House.

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

To tame an uncivil mess at their wedding, brides-to-be from New York to California are imposing a “non-political” order on people coming to watch them walk down the aisle.

Frankie Priore and her fiance hope their 200 loved ones keep all the wedding chatter about love, peace and unity. @KBarberFotografia
Bride Davis Bourgeois and fiancé Sam plan to take things a step further and post cute “no political talk” signs around their upcoming wedding venue. John Chapple for the NYPost

The ex and husband-to-be Mike, 34, will take the plunge in a luxury New Jersey property in November. 22.

The pair will become one a little over two weeks later in November. 5 Election Day, when the nation chooses a new commander-in-chief between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris after months of mudslinging from supporters on both sides of the aisle — a showdown that nearly divides the country.

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

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

She hopes that the reduction of ideological themes 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 desserts would love it if guests put their political debates to rest for family gatherings during any of the upcoming holidays. @KBarberFotografia

Instead of causing a stir on her big day, she’d prefer attendees save their opinions in the Oval Office for a less romantic occasion like Thanksgiving.

“That’s holiday talk,” she laughed. “That’s when people can [argue].

“A wedding is bigger than that.”

But fears that the presidential election will eclipse the bliss of holy matrimony also loom large.

Couples planning to say “I do” around Election Day are hoping the national decision won’t spoil their special days. AFP via Getty Images

In fact, a staggering 35% of brides and grooms preparing to tie the knot are worried the vote will cause upheaval at their nuptials, according to The Knot’s Wedding Trends 2025 report.

“Similar to broader polling trends, couples [are] divided on whether each candidate’s presidency would have a positive or negative effect on their wedding plans,” experts said.

“The outcome of the election could affect how couples manage their budgets, choose vendors and even curate their guest lists.â€

Bourgeois tells The Post she’s worried about keeping the peace at her November wedding since the first presidential debate this year. John Chapple for the NYPost

Davis Bourgeois, a nov. 9 Bride, fits that bill.

The 29-year-old has lost sleep over the past few months, worried that the election result will destroy her $25,000 party.

So the outdoor event in a scenic West Coast location—with lush grounds and an in-ground pool—will also include some strongly defined, framed signs warning newcomers: “You are entering a free zone from politics,” and advising them to “Save your political talk for Thanksgiving. Today is all about love.”

It’s a message the beauty can’t stress enough.

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

“It gets so ugly.”

As a further safeguard, Bourgeois and fiance Sam, 31, a filmmaker, recently made drastic changes to their seating arrangements.

“We split up all our tables and made them smaller based on how people vote,” she confessed.

“Initially we wanted long tables with 12 people to create a cozy family feeling,” added the nervous couple. “But now each table has six to eight people.”

Soon-to-be-weds Yamila and Mark McGarry say “I do” in November. 2, just three days before a candidate is crowned, told The Post that they have a less obvious tact. The pair tapped a top-notch DJ and stellar live band to entertain their 135 revelers with a good time.

“We’ll have a lot of dancing at our reception, so there won’t be much time for political chatter,” said Yamila, 31, adding that McGarry, 29, plans to wow the crowd with the newbie. earned Salsa moves.

The engaged couple have spent hours rearranging their seating chart to ensure no political arguments erupt on their big day. John Chapple for the NYPost

The engaged couple, both physical therapists in eastern Pennsylvania, even voted early to take a quick getaway to Greece right after tying the knot on Saturday — and avoid the aftermath of E-Day.

“We know very well where each of our guests is staying [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 within the small groups, she and her honey have gone so far as to assign a special person at each table to redirect the talk.

The husband and wife-to-be jokingly told guests they would throw them in the pool if the conversation turned political. John Chapple for the NYPost

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

She hopes the raucous requests — which will mostly be about the newly crowned World Series champion LA Dodgers — will serve as fun icebreakers, giving guests something to talk about besides the new head of state.

But Bourgeois already warned the guests that there WILL have fine consequences if they break her cardinal rule.

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

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