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Megan
Expert November 2022

Different location for wedding

Megan, on November 19, 2019 at 9:27 PM Posted in Planning 0 9
I know this will sound horrible but did anyone change the destination of their wedding based on health issues of family members?


We have been talking about having a beach wedding and keeping it small with only parents, grandparents, and siblings. After spending more time thinking about it out of the 8 grandparents, one has cancer, one is on cancer medication, one has later stage of dementia, and three of them struggle getting around. I can't imagine the travel for any of them being easy. It would be alot of pressure on our parents to take care of their parents for this event and the travel.
I'm I wrong for trying to talk my fh into maybe doing something closer to home? So we can iclude these special people but also relive some of the stress and pressure off our parents as well ( isn't it supposed to be a memorable event for the parents too?) I know aunts and uncles would step up and help with grandparent such as making sure they can get around or getting them food or driving them.
I know I'm still almost two years out from my wedding date, but we were hoping to share some details around Thanksgiving. I would never tell family this is our reason behind not doing a beach wedding but I'm sure many would most likely know it might be part of the reasoning.

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Latest activity by Megan, on November 24, 2019 at 4:43 AM
  • Sharon
    Super September 2021
    Sharon ·
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    I'd give anything to have my grandparents be here for my wedding so yes, personally I would change the location. And you also want your parents to be able to enjoy your wedding. You and FH have to decide what's important for your day and make your decision based on that. What will you regret more? Not your dream location or not having your grandparents there?
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  • Megan
    Expert November 2022
    Megan ·
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    I completely agree I rather have our grandparents there and make those memories while we can. I guess I just don't want to bring it up to him like that, meaning that they don't have much time.
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  • Pirate & 60s Bride
    Legend March 2017
    Pirate & 60s Bride ·
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    Do you think they’ll be around for two years? You could do a small ceremony pretty soon with immediate family only (parents, siblings, their spouses/kids, & grandparents). Maybe a courthouse wedding followed by treating your newly-joined family for brunch. Then have your dream vow renewal in 2 years? If grandparents aren’t up for the trip they’ll be happy to see photos.
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  • Sarah
    Savvy November 2019
    Sarah ·
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    It’s your day and it’s what means the most to you. I was not close with my grandparents so I’d never rearrange my wedding for them, but there are several family’s members I’d get married in a bathroom for. If a beach wedding is important to you go do it. Hire a videographer and then throw a small reception party back home for the grandparents and play them the video.
    Whatever you chose, make sure it’s aligned with you and your fiancés happiness
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  • Jennifer
    VIP October 2021
    Jennifer ·
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    My grandfather was supposed to walk me down the aisle, sadly he passed away before I even got engaged. I am wearing lilac coloured heels to have him “walk” me down the aisle as that was his favorite colour.....


    Please, move the wedding. Have the love of these, obviously, Important people there. If you don’t you will regret not having done so....
    Take pictures, cherish the time with them. Hire a videographer if you can- TRUST me it will be wellllllll worth that expense when this you love are no longer with us and you can watch them & their faces light up at seeing you.....
    Okay I am ugly crying now, wishing my grandparents were alive to see the wedding next year- not spirit there.... wahhhhhhh.
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  • Megan
    Expert November 2022
    Megan ·
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    I think in two years their health is only going to get worse, I don't want to keep planning this beach wedding but not be able to move forward. Some of them are a bit stubborn and would still say they are fine to travel but in all reality they shouldn't be traveling.
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  • Megan
    Expert November 2022
    Megan ·
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    I completely agree, it's just the tough conversation to my fh of- the whole maybe we shouldn't do a beach wedding and do something around here because I think 6 out of the 8 grandparents are struggling with health, like I feel so selfish to even bring up wedding planning even for a wedding that isn't for another few years. He really struggling the last few years with health issues his grandparents have had, I feel like it's reminding him of how bad things are getting for them.
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  • Jennifer
    VIP October 2021
    Jennifer ·
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    He might be touched that you are being so pro-active and concerned for everyone’s health.
    Tell him you are there to listen and want to help make this a day for EVERYONE.
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  • Megan
    Expert November 2022
    Megan ·
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    I hope he feel this way!
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