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Super September 2010

Am I the only that is tired of people asking about my wedding? (vent)

SBNG, on May 14, 2010 at 11:11 PM Posted in Planning 0 16

I understand that everyone is excited for me. It's a big deal, not only am I getting married, but I'm moving away to Norway after the wedding. Ever since January the only conversation topic anyone seems to be interested in is my wedding. People ask me lots of questions like, "how the dress like?", "how much did you spend on___?", "where is the reception?". I don't want to seem conceded, but there is some information I want to keep to myself because I want it to be a surprise. Like my dress, I don't want to tell everyone how it looks now, I want it be a surprise. I don't want to tell people how much things cost because I don't want people to lecture about finances. It's none of their business. Then their a certain people I'm not interested in coming to my reception, I'm sick and tired of explaining to them why it's private. Is it just me or does it seem the second you get the ring, everyone wants to be your friend? If I invited everyone my FH and I know we would have (count...)

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Latest activity by ♥ Elizabeth Nicole ♥, on May 15, 2010 at 12:24 PM
  • Soon to be AME
    Devoted August 2010
    Soon to be AME ·
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    Everyone's an expert! I understand how you feel. Hang in there :o)

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  • S
    Super September 2010
    SBNG ·
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    Like 300-400 people at the wedding. I can't pay for that much!!! It's like, "I've only known you for a few months. Just because we sat next to each other in class, does not mean we are best friends!!!" Everyone makes such a big fuss over the reception and seem to forget that the ceremony is the part that counts! There's a lot happening in my life now, not just my wedding. Sometimes when I talk to people, I start talking about some movie I saw or something about my class or even, IDK, my cat, but no, they just want to talk about my wedding. Again!!! I'm grateful they care, but sometimes I end up feeling conceded after doing nothing but talking about MY wedding after every conversation. I'm not the type that has to be center of the conversation all the time. Next time someone ask about the wedding, I'll just ask them a question and change the subject. As excited as i am about my big day, it is just one day and there are a lot of other important things I can talk about too.

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  • Elizabeth
    Devoted October 2010
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    They may not even realize that they are upsetting you. They are probably asking to show interest in your life. Try asking questions about what's going on with them to change the direction of the conversation.

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  • S
    Super September 2010
    SBNG ·
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    Yeah, that's what I'm doing for now on. It's just sometimes it gets overwhelming. I just needed to vent a little Smiley tongue

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  • The O-fficial MrsJoseph!
    Master September 2010
    The O-fficial MrsJoseph! ·
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    Hey, I found a dress for you! (sorry to get off subject) It doesn't have the off shoulder look but everything else is really romantic. Its really cute. I just have to find a way to upload it since I'm not at home

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  • The O-fficial MrsJoseph!
    Master September 2010
    The O-fficial MrsJoseph! ·
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    Here it is! Tell me what you think


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  • Kiera
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    I LOVE that dress! So cool!

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    Master November 2010
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    I don't get bothered by it...but I don't get questions about prices and I see why it would bother you...that's private. And no one's asked me to show them my dress...they just ask if I have it yet...I think they understand how important the element of surprise is. Hang in there..they mean no harm..just tell them you want to keep things a surprise and the money thing...say your FH handles that and you don't know and change the subject. I think you'd be sad if no one asked at all. At least they care. Smiley smile

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  • W
    Master June 2010
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    It bothers me, too. Especially when it's people I haven't seen in a while, and all they can ask about is the wedding. I have a lot of other things going on in my life that I would count as much more important than the wedding, and feel almost like it's demeaning. Like, who cares if I'm graduating from college in December, or I'm starting to stick my toes into the job pool, or, ya know, do ANYTHING other than wedding plan? I"M GETTING MARRIED!!!!!!! HAS to be more important than anything else.

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  • He-Gives-Me-Butterflyz
    VIP September 2010
    He-Gives-Me-Butterflyz ·
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    I've just started saying things like "it's going well, we're enjoying the planning process, we're excited, we're not as stressed as people expect us to be"... For the most part, they catch on. Smiley winking

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    SBNG ·
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    @Mrs.Joseph, wow that dress is so beautiful! thank you for posting it ^^

    Thanks ladies, you made me feel better. Is nice to know I'm not the only one Smiley tongue

    @wowjunkie, I know what you mean! I'm finish college after this summer semester and that was so much work, but I guess that is not as important as the wedding, lol. What were you taking? I'm taking Finances.

    @Mrs. Turner 2 B., that is a good point. I try to remember that Smiley smile

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  • W
    Master June 2010
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    I'm a psychology major. And, yeah, I wish people would make as big of a deal over my academics as they do over my pretty pretty princess day! But then again, why be smart when you can be married! People...

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  • ladylee
    Master June 2010
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    I think it's rude for people to ask how much you paid for a certain item. I don't really get into telling a whole lot of people the details of my wedding either. Mostly b/c I got burned before and a so-called friend used the colors and a lot of details she knew i was planning to use. Anyhow! When people ask me I just tell them "Things are coming along fine". Or if I know someone is fishing I'll tell them "We're still working out the details".

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  • ♥ Elizabeth Nicole ♥
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    I wish people WOULD ask me about the wedding. No one ever does Smiley sad Is that a bad sign??

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  • S
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    SBNG ·
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    @heavnsnt128, how's the wedding planning been going? Getting excited about the big day? ^^

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  • ♥ Elizabeth Nicole ♥
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    Lol! Thanks Smiley smile

    It's going. I just graduated and stayed away from big wedding planning while in school because I couldn't focus on both--and I knew wedding planning would consume me. I've got a lot of ideas and inspirations. We have a venue and date reserved and are getting ready to reserve the photographer. Need to meet up with the DJ soon.

    I'm totally excited about the big day!! I wish that I was getting married this spring/summer instead of next, but I also know that I need the time. Now if I could just get my body to cooperate with me and lose weight, it'd all be awesome.

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