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Susan
Devoted October 2021

Annoyed

Susan, on July 20, 2021 at 8:38 AM

Posted in Family and Relationships 27

I'm probably having my Bridezilla moment here, but I need to vent in a neutral space My fiance and I got engaged in April 2019 and planned to get married in May 2020. That obviously didn't happen due to Covid, and our second date was also canceled due to Covid concerns. We gave up getting married...

I'm probably having my Bridezilla moment here, but I need to vent in a neutral space Smiley smile

My fiance and I got engaged in April 2019 and planned to get married in May 2020. That obviously didn't happen due to Covid, and our second date was also canceled due to Covid concerns. We gave up getting married in 2020 and pushed out to October 2021, calling all our family and guests and letting them know.

Since then, we've been in touch with our guests, letting them know what was going on, and we sent save the dates in April for our wedding. We sent out invitations almost two weeks ago because our caterer needs our final count by the end of August/early September.

Last week, my cousin got engaged. On Sunday, my uncle called my dad to tell him that he wouldn't be able to attend our wedding because my cousin has decided to schedule her wedding for the day after mine.

I. Just. Can't. Even. Believe. It.

My dad's family never gets together, as he and his brothers are spread all over the country. He was so excited to have his brothers together, and I was excited that my aunt and uncle were going to come, as I haven't seen them in eight years.

I'm trying to be a grown up about this. Prior to her announcement of her wedding date, I sent her congratulations, and I am happy for her. But she couldn't pick any other weekend?

I'm so miffed. I would think I was overreacting except that my dad, who never gets upset about anything, is pretty mad about this.

I know logically this will have very little impact on my wedding and all, but what I know logically isn't helping emotionally. Grrr.

Thanks for reading!



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  • Jacks
    Champion November 2054
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    Wow, that really sucks. I know we say that each of you get one day, but the very next day in a different state is tough. The timing does seem really odd but don't let it spoil your day.

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  • ArizonaDreaming
    Devoted September 2021
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    How rotten of her! I am so sorry you are dealing with this.

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  • P
    January 2014
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    I can't believe how many posters are saying your cousin is wrong! It's not just your cousin getting married, she has an FH involved as well. His family and their needs/availability need to be considered as well when picking a date. For all you know, there's a very ill family member he'd really want to be there. It is what it is; you each get one day. Be happy for them!

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  • Lauren
    Dedicated September 2022
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    I’m really sorry. You’re probably right…it won’t change your day but it’s still a bummer. Just focus on your day and don’t worry about anyone else’s day.
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  • Layla
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    I’m confused about who exactly has declined your wedding invitation. Is it only your cousin and her dad? Or is it your dads whole side of the family? I understand why your cousin and her parents wouldn’t be able to attend your wedding now, but is it possible that your cousin scheduled her wedding for the day after yours so that the rest of your dads family is already in town and doesn’t need to fly to your town twice (two different weekends) in a short amount of time?


    I would not bring up these feelings to anyone besides your immediate family. And I’d even caution against that. Your wedding is 1 day, and you’ve had months if not years to plan it. What exactly is the problem with her having her wedding the day after other than your cousin and her dad not attending yours anymore? If you’re worried about her ‘stealing the spotlight’, your guests will need some topic of conversation during your wedding. It might as well be someone else’s wedding.
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  • Susan
    Devoted October 2021
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    My dad's brother (my cousin's dad) had to cancel coming to our wedding because of this wedding now. My dad was especially looking forward to having them all together, and I haven't seen my aunt and uncle since 2013. The weddings are too far apart--mine is in NY and my cousin's is going to be in Arkansas.

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  • A.B.
    Dedicated November 2021
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    Maybe there is a reason (from her fiancé's side) that made them have to have the wedding ASAP but if there's not, it IS inconsiderate of her. Either way, it's totally valid to be hurt and upset but probably a bad idea to say anything. Try not to let it spoil your day and focus on how many great moments you'll have with your FH.

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