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Jennifer
Super March 2020

Cancelled wedding and people still have expectations

Jennifer, on March 18, 2020 at 5:01 PM Posted in Wedding Ceremony 0 6
Our wedding had to be cancelled in full due to the coronavirus. We can't leave the state based on orders from the DOD, and fiance is also being deployed in November or earlier given the circumstances. We picked the next best option which is to elope. My dad offered to officiate and we spent today coming up with ideas for a ceremony. My dad and I came up with a decent plan considering the parameters in which we can work. My mom, shot it down. Saying their house is not good enough for a wedding, the paint isn't perfect, it isn't clean enough, etc. By the way, their house is plenty clean, in fact it is so clean that you get yelled at when stepping on the carpet because "footprints." So I love my mom, but holy crap woman. Where do you expect me to get married during a pandemic, in April, when Indiana is generally still cold and dead, and most places are shut down?! I already lost my dream day and I cannot take this anymore. Can I at least get married without people setting expectations right now. Are other brides dealing with this? I feel like I am hitting a brick wall with everyone.

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Latest activity by Braylyn, on March 18, 2020 at 6:17 PM
  • Alisha
    Devoted August 2020
    Alisha ·
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    Im sorry you're not having your dream day😔 Is it possible to wait until this is all over? hopefully thats soon. My wedding is planned for August but if we cant then we're postponing until next year.
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  • Jennifer
    Super March 2020
    Jennifer ·
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    We could but we don't know when it will be over, and with his deployment we could be looking out a year or more. We unfortunately only had a few months to get married before his deployment work up took precendence. He will be allowed leave before he deploys but they currently cannot give us a set schedule. So we are blind. We can still have a "dream day" down the road and I am sure we will. I just can't believe my mother wants to insert her opinion on where we should have it given the circumstances. We are left with very few options right now.
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  • Alisha
    Devoted August 2020
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    Try explaining that to her maybe she will understand and let you have it there. I know this must be really for you but stay strong you'll have your day no matter what
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  • Fany
    Devoted October 2021
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    I agree with you. Sounds like your mama us being extra. If she won't budge, then you'll have to see if you can have a wedding at one of your friend's or family member's house who is willing to offer up their home for the ceremony.
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  • Jennifer
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    Right? I think she has this dream of a beautiful day with a guest list and flowers. Which is what was planned! We are trying to work around a beast right now. I don't know why she is acting like this.
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  • Braylyn
    Savvy April 2020
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    Really whatever is the best for y’all. For your mom, honestly ask would she really rather you not have it at all? Because her “concerns” don’t really outweigh the others. And then you can always have an after wedding party later.
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