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Savvy July 2020

Family Bbqs

Liz, on July 9, 2020 at 12:55 AM Posted in Family and Relationships 0 4
Because of COVID, we are having 2 separate BBQs (one for friends and one for family) so we can celebrate with people while still remaining in the number allowed for gatherings. The problem is that my FILs planned a BBQ at their house the weekend before with their family so that my fiance's brother who is flying into town could see everyone. I was fine with having that BBQ and even talked to my FMIL about having both theirs and ours, which she was fine with. Then I get a phone call from my FFIL who says that his family (which is most of the family that would be coming to our BBQ) might not want to go to both (which I understand) and that the brother won't be in town for our gathering (which I knew as well). The main problem for them is that there is only one that the brother can attend and it's the one that isn't our elopement party, which we obviously want our family to be at. My FMIL didn't tell him about our plans apparently and I already sent the invites for it to everyone. I simply assumed she would talk to him about it since they are married and live together in the same house. I just feel bad now because everything is a mess again. Thoughts?

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Latest activity by Lynnie, on July 10, 2020 at 1:05 PM
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    I'm not sure I understand what you're describing. Is the main issue that the brother can't attend your elopement BBQ, and your FFIL is upset about this? Or does he think his relatives will choose to go to yours instead of his?
    Also, I'm not sure if this matters, but when is your 2nd/friends BBQ (relative to the 1st\family one)?
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  • Margaret
    Master October 2020
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    Like the previous post, I'm not sure I understand the problem, which one can't the brother attend? Why not just reach out to him personally and explain the situation.

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    Master July 2019
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    Can you just celebrate your elopement at your FILs BBQ? You said that these people would be the majority of guests at the one you were planning to throw.
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  • Lynnie
    WeddingWire Administrator October 2016
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    Hi Liz! Can you guys have the family wedding BBQ the weekend that your FBIL is in town - to replace the get together your in-laws are planning for your fiancé's brother? That seems like an easy fix to cut down on the number of events!

    Also where is your fiancé in this conversation? I'd have him make sure he's clearly communicating with his parents!

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