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Dedicated September 2019

Any chronically ill brides?

Jessica, on June 28, 2019 at 8:18 AM Posted in Planning 0 4

Kindof a sad subject - but it's reality for some of us! Trying to make the best of a difficult situation. I'm less than 3 months away now, and unfortunately I have a condition that puts me in extreme (I mean, unimaginable, excruciating, insurmountable) pain. It makes it difficult to talk to people, to be a good, welcoming host, even to smile sometimes. It has taken its toll on my self esteem as well - as I'd love to feel beautiful on my wedding day.

I want my guests to know they are loved and welcome. I also want to be somewhat comfortable on my wedding day - but unfortunately there isn't much I can do (it's not a pain that goes away with medication - gotta just live through it). Anyway, anybody else go through anything similar? How do you deal on your wedding day?

Also, most of my guests don't know about my issues or how bad they really are - it's not like I have something like M.S. which, while debilitating, people seem to have some knowledge on - doctors don't really know what's wrong with me, so it's difficult for people to actually have any idea what I'm going through - not sure if this makes a difference in how to deal with guests.

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Latest activity by Jeanie, on June 29, 2019 at 2:10 AM
  • Kelly
    VIP October 2020
    Kelly ·
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    I'm chronically ill too with stuff doctors can't explain. That being said all my guests know about it because I nearly died. I'm having a small wedding to minimize how much I have to do during the day and I'm letting it go about peoples expectations of me. You can't please anyone and it's better to keep myself healthy.
    Good luck, I hope your pain let's up a little for the day.
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  • Becca
    Devoted October 2019
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    I have a chronically ill groom, so I understand how difficult it must be for you. When making decisions I try to think about his limitations. I have made a lot of things flexible. Our wedding is in earlier in the day when he tends to feel better. He's taking a lot of time off work around the wedding so he can relax as much as possible beforehand. I tried to minimize obligatory pre/post wedding functions and made sure there wasn't anything strenuous for him to do.

    I highly recommend letting your future spouse know about your worries. He can step up in hosting if you get tired. Take care of yourself and don't worry too much about your attendees. If they don't understand, it really doesn't matter. Its your day. Don't let them make you feel bad for celebrating who you are right now.
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  • J
    Dedicated September 2019
    Jessica ·
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    Thank you for your kind words. I'm sad to hear about your condition - but I hope you experience some improvement. I hope your wedding is magical Smiley heart

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  • Jeanie
    Super February 2020
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    Why don't you instead of going around to each table, make an announcement to everyone saying how much you appreciate their love and support? And then excuse yourself to eat dinner in private. That way people will hear your gratitude, and then you can take a little time to relax and get away from all the stimulation and sit down in piece. Otherwise you will be interrupted while eating dinner a million times. And really, everyone else should be eating their dinner as well, so it would be the best time to step away if that's something you need to do. But I think if you plan in breaks, it'll help make it more manageable even if it's just the thought of knowing you have that planned into your day and never use it. I get how chronic pain can affect your daily life, and I'm sure that there is much more to it than taking breaks, but you can use those breaks to do whatever you need to in order to be comfortable for your wedding day.

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