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Just Said Yes December 2019

Anyone Else Not Excited as the day Gets Closer?!

Jessica, on December 6, 2019 at 11:59 AM Posted in Wedding Ceremony 0 7

My fiance & I are gong to city clerks office to get legally married on 12/18/19. I have always been partial to just "going to the courthouse & getting it done", and he's always wanted a "real" wedding ceremony & reception/party afterwards. I caved in and said fine to that, as long as it was something smallish, not anything unreasonable or exorbitant. He didn't care about the date, so I picked New Years Eve, since I've always liked the whole ringing in the New Years and the kiss and all that. We both don't have much in the way as for friends, and not a lot of family either, but altogether we expected to have about 30 - 35 people. We planned to have the ceremony & reception at his mothers house. That's all fine, that's been set. I planned out the short ceremony & reception, and the music and how it will play. I ordered chairs (there was a 50 chair order minimum), and invites (again, 50 card/envelopes minimum), I got my dress, he got his suit & tie, we got the rings, the license, and I ordered all the decorations and know where everything will go. On top of that, I planned a whole menu (a few catered stuff, but mostly southern home cooking by his mom & granny), including hors d'oeuvres, and cupcakes for people who might not like the custom-made tiramisu wedding cake we ordered (big enough for up to 30 people). When I told people about the engagement, a lot of them wanted invites, so I invited. For some unforeseen reason, a lot of them didn't really think I'd have it on New Years Eve. Well, surprise...I am! And now a lot of people have canceled, including family members who should be there (ie, my fiances father, a cousin, and most probably now his sister cannot come with her kids, and 2 of my brothers and an uncle & aunt aren't going to come). It's a real bummer, because I never ask my family for anything, we aren't even very close, and me and my fiance have paid for EVERYTHING for this wedding out of our own 2 pockets. We aren't going on a honeymoon, nor do we have a wedding registry, or even a photographer for the event. For pete's sake, the music will be played from a playlist on my laptop, through speakers! All we wanted was for people to spend the 4 hours with us to celebrate. It's really bringing me down because here we are, three weeks away, and we are now down to only 18 people who will be there, including me & the fiance. I am no longer excited about this wedding. Everyday I'm nervous that another person will tell me they cannot come. On top of this, I did all the DIY decorations & parting gift candy boxes by myself (like i mentioned earlier, I don't have many close friends, and my mother passed away, also in December, 16 years ago). For reasons I am not at liberty to share, my fiances mother is unreliable, and he himself has been in his own world. So I did everything myself. And not even begrudgingly. It was fun to do. But also left me feeling sad and just not excited anymore. Anyone else feel this way or have any nice words to cheer a gal up?? Smiley sad

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Latest activity by Andrea, on December 6, 2019 at 6:17 PM
  • Mrs. S
    Master November 2019
    Mrs. S ·
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    I had soo many people decline or cancel or have drama. But it was actually really fun with the people who were there. I had a wonderful time with my new husband especially, which is what really counts.
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  • Kristen
    Master November 2020
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    It is logical why you're not excited because you have experienced stress and disappointment. I am sorry. I know the curse of NYE because that is my birthday and never plan parties because people cannot attend. It is disappointing people are choose not to go. Ya know what, although this may be easier said than done, still go forth and have a good time with those that will go. I say the money you will save on food see if you can now hire a photographer or put that to a mini weekend staycation honeymoon. It is their loss they are missing out on a big day with you two. At the end of the day you two only need each other and it is still your day. DO NOT let others ruin that happiness because they are being selfish.

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    Allie ·
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    I agree with the prior poster! If people choose not to attend your wedding, they’ll just miss out on the celebration and fun!! The suggestion to use the money saved on food towards a photographer is brilliant. If not, smartphone photos are typically good too Smiley smile I hope you have a wonderful time ringing in the new year with your HUSBAND!! Smiley smile
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  • Gen
    Champion June 2019
    Gen ·
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    I’m so sorry. But I can tell you on your wedding day you will feel so full of love and happiness that you won’t have any room in your heart to feel sad about the people who aren’t there. You’ll feel so surrounded by love of the people who did come, and your husband!
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    Danielle ·
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    I would love to be invited to a NYE wedding. That's so unique. You will have a great time with the ones who cared to come. Remember it's not about the size but the quality. Best of luck....I can imagine sparklers and a countdown.
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  • Angel
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    Angel ·
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    We also have a small group of friends/family and will be having around 40 guests. I can understand your disappointment and am so sorry that it's making you not excited for such a big day in your life. What I will say is, the people who do attend, will be all the people you need! What's important is that it's what you and your husband want and that you two enjoy the night with your loved ones by your side. Wishing you the best!!

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    Super February 2020
    Andrea ·
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    Don't let this bring you down! You will still have a ton of fun with those important people who made it out to celebrate you two. I know it feels sad, but it will give you more time to spend it with those who came out to see you guys.

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