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Just Said Yes September 2015

Ex Husband remarrying in same venue we did

Vanessa, on August 19, 2015 at 6:02 AM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 24

Simple question but is it normal for my ex to remarry in exactly the same venue as we married in? We split 12 years ago and have both moved on but I cannot understand why he and his new bride would choose the exact venue we had. There are thousands of others to choose from, and it just wouldn't be on my radar for venues due to memories there. He was planning on wearing the same clothes he wore before too. Also, his wedding reception is in the same village (where we both used to live) and the couple have chosen the same destination for a honeymoon as we had planned. I find it all quite perplexing and upsetting to be honest as otherwise I would be happy for them, she seems a nice girl and it's her first marriage.

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Latest activity by Mrs. Lav, on August 19, 2015 at 11:36 AM
  • Danielle
    VIP September 2015
    Danielle ·
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    Kinda weird. Our town isn't huge and wanted to hire local vendors. Since we have both been married before we made sure none of our vendors were used by either of us. Honeymoon included.

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  • Lisa
    Devoted October 2015
    Lisa ·
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    I'm amazed his future wife is going with that.

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  • Butterflyfinder
    VIP October 2015
    Butterflyfinder ·
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    Not really sure why you should care about this. I understand it's a little weird but honestly it's their choice.

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  • OMW
    Master August 2013
    OMW ·
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    Eh. I wouldn't let it both you. Since you said "village," I'm assuming it's a small place. The clothes is strange to me just because I'd think he'd just naturally get new clothes over the year, but maybe he's frugal. And as for honeymoon - what if he really likes the place?

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  • Jersey
    Master November 2016
    Jersey ·
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    I think it's weird. But it's weird for them, not you. So I wouldn't let it bother you.

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  • V
    Just Said Yes September 2015
    Vanessa ·
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    Thank you - great advice. I wouldn't say a word to them, it's their choice

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  • JCB
    Master September 2015
    JCB ·
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    I think it's pretty strange. I don't even like visiting places that I've been to with ex boyfriends with FH...let alone the same honeymoon destination. Yikes.

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  • jenna_
    Master March 2015
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    That is really weird. straight up.

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  • FMM
    Master January 2016
    FMM ·
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    It's weird that you know all of their details?

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  • B
    Savvy August 2015
    Barbara ·
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    I agree with everyone that it's strange that your ex wants to get married in the same exact venue you two got married. It sounds like he wants to relive the wedding he had with you. I couldn't believe my eyes when I read that he wa to to wear the same clothes that I wore when he married you. That man hasn't moved on at all.

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  • annakay511
    Master July 2015
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    My friend is getting married in October; her first and his second. She has a great relationship with the first wife because she and her fiancé share 2 kids. Even still, she very purposely chose things to be as different from his first wedding as she could. I'm shocked a first-time bride would be ok with all that.

    ETA: @FMM makes a great point- how do you know all this information??

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  • Brigit
    Master October 2015
    Brigit ·
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    Its odd, but clearly it doesn't bug him. i dont see it as having anything to do with you honestly, it was probably what worked in their budget and what they liked.

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  • JoRocka
    Master September 2016
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    Weird- but I wouldn't give two fox about it. he's an ex for a reason- let him do whatever he wants with his bride.

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  • Soon to be Mrs. HLR!!
    Super October 2015
    Soon to be Mrs. HLR!! ·
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    Is it a little strange and weird, Yes. But it has absolutely no effect on you. I am not sure why this bothers you and why you happen to know all the information about the upcoming wedding.

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  • V
    Just Said Yes September 2015
    Vanessa ·
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    Both my adult daughters are 'grooms maids' so I hear it from them. My older daughter persuaded my ex to change outfits and feels quite awkward about the venue as she remembers being our bridesmaid there.

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  • Lara
    Master July 2015
    Lara ·
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    I made sure that my wedding to my H was as different as humanly possible as his first wedding (I told him if there were any similarities, he needed to stop me immediately), but yes, I have no idea why this affects you at all.

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  • AthenaKay
    Master June 2015
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    Yeah it's weird, but not worth worrying about. It should have no effect on you as it has nothing to do with you. Don't let it get in your head.

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  • Kd
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    @FMM- LOL!!

    In my opinion, guys don't think that much into things... he probably just started with what he was familiar with and his FW liked the place and said "Ok!"..... Don't worry about it.

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  • Lynnie
    WeddingWire Administrator October 2016
    Lynnie ·
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    That's totally weird...but there's nothing you can do or say about it so you'll just have to let it go.

    I can see a guy being like "well this venue was good so let's use it again" hahah but I'm very surprised his fiance is down with it!

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  • Ostrich
    Master April 2016
    Ostrich ·
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    I think it's weird, as I'm the kinda girl that makes a guy get a new mattress when we start getting serious lol. That being said, I know not everyone is like that and maybe he just wants a reaction out of you, or that guys really are just clueless sometimes.

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