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Sarahdell
Master October 2014

Call anyone but the bride RANT

Sarahdell, on October 3, 2014 at 9:14 AM Posted in Planning 0 16

I am so tired of people giving me information that I don't need either because I never needed the info or because it’s too late for me to care.

I am 8 days out and FMIL calls/texts me for stuff that doesn't matter. I got a call this morning to say that she got a text from someone on their side that decided they’re not coming. a) I am in IDGAF land and b) at 8 days out it changes absolutely nothing. $15 already spent for each person for food and its money we won't be getting back.

My mom complains to me about the workmanship of her dress. I have no control over anything to do with that and would rather not hear about it.

I have a bridesmaid that keeps saying things like "I really hope I remember everything next weekend".

Get a clue people! I have enough on my plate trying to organize the piles of junk in my tiny house to figure what goes where and for what day. Not to mention packing overnight bags. I don't need anyone else’s thoughts in my head. You are all grown adults!

16 Comments

Latest activity by Ally, on October 7, 2014 at 4:15 PM
  • T.
    Master November 2013
    T. ·
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    Sarah!!! BREEEEEEEEEEEATHE, woman!!!

    Same thing happened to me. They just have no idea that you eventually get to a point where you've accepted that things that cannot be controlled just don't matter anymore, and that you're not in the mood to deal with anyone's whining about anything.

    Pretty soon, the day will be here, and soon after it will be over. Don't let anyone or anything stress you out now. You're SOOOO close!!! Smiley smile

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  • Barbara
    Master September 2014
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    The same thing happened to me, too! People were telling me all kinds of stupid stuff I couldn't have given any fucks about-- I DONT CARE!!!

    My only advice is to try not to lose your patience with them. I was super stressed the week before my wedding, and it was making me kind of mean. I felt really guilty the day before and day of when everything was finally sorted and I didn't have anything to worry about. . .

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  • Ali Ess
    Devoted May 2014
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    Ugh yes, my MIL dragged me over to their house 2 days before the wedding so she could model four different dresses for me because she was having second thoughts. I was so annoyed.

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  • Kylene
    VIP October 2014
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    Tell them that. It's the only way it's going to stop. Say to them, "I love you all dearly but I have enough little details to be focusing on and would prefer not to add these things to my list."

    I'm the same way. I'm two weeks out and my mom is calling asking what jewelry she should wear, my BM wants to know the deets on the rehearsal (which are ALL in the invitation), and so on and so on. I've basically told them each that I'm entering potential bridezilla mode so unless it's something that I directly need to know about/care about/answer/be a part of, find someone else to help you.

    They've all been understanding (haven't necessarily followed it) but it's been a bit easier since then. Stand up and tell them that they are driving you crazy and you need to focus on other things.

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  • Sarahdell
    Master October 2014
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    Thanks for the support ladies! Its helpful to know I am not the only who who feels like killing people in the week (or so) before my wedding!

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  • F
    VIP October 2014
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    You aren't the only one who feels this way. I keep telling people "do what you think is best" or "do what makes sense to you" but it's like they have all lost the ability to make decisions for themselves.

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  • P
    Devoted May 2017
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    I have flow chart post cards designed for anyone who we think might pester us in the run up to the wedding. If this, this, this - call MOH. If this, this, this - call Groom. If this, this, fire is involved - NOW it's probably time to call the bride.

    Hoping it'll be a humourous yet pointing way of making the message clear.

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  • Jess D
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    Deep breaths lovely! I know its stressful, Im stressing about 50 per person and not having the money! it'll all be worth it!

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  • Lindsay Y
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    The morning of the wedding, my sister was relaying the message that my dad was running late and asking where he should meet us. At that point I said, "do not tell me anything I don't absolutely need to know. If there's a problem, just solve it and don't even mention it." Sometimes you just gotta put a foot down.

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  • Shannon
    Dedicated September 2014
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    The week before the wedding was a nightmare and the night before my wedding was extremely stressful. It was my grandfather's 90th bday party and I was trying to get myself situated to go to the hotel before the wedding day. I am not exaggerating here: I took a shower and from the time I got out, my phone was ringing for 20 minutes straight. One phone call after another from different people about the most ridiculous stuff. One call was from my sister (MOH who had been the most helpful person to me through the entire process) and I was so snippy and rude to her. I felt horrible and apologized after but she understood because she knew how much I had going on.

    It's hard at the time, but take a step back and breath. It will all be worth it on your wedding day Smiley smile

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  • Shelby H.
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    Sometimes I feel like if I hear my name one more time I'm going to snap.

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  • Claudia
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    You guys are scaring me now!

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  • Sunshine
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    Your food per person is only $15?! Where do you live?! Mine is $125! I need to move to your area lol

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  • Melissa
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    Tell me about it. I went off on people LOL I didn't apologize hahaha and I don't feel guilty. People weren't where they needed to be when they needed to be there and were calling me with excuses. I don't do excuses when shyt has to get done. I said bye and went back to setting up the wedding.

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  • Ally
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    Yeah that really sucks. the other day my bridesmaid was asking me a MILLION and one questions and i was like omgggggggg and my MOH was like tell her she can refer those questions to me from now on.

    it is REALLY stressful when people tell you things like that or ask you about a million different little details when you are already thinking about a million other DIFFERENT details!

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  • Ally
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    Yeah that really sucks. the other day my bridesmaid was asking me a MILLION and one questions and i was like omgggggggg and my MOH was like tell her she can refer those questions to me from now on.

    it is REALLY stressful when people tell you things like that or ask you about a million different little details when you are already thinking about a million other DIFFERENT details!

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