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Gen
Champion June 2019

How do you answer the dreaded generic “how’s the planning going?” questions?

Gen, on December 3, 2018 at 1:23 PM Posted in Planning 0 14

I feel like every time I’m asked a generic question about the wedding, I just have no idea what to say. “How’s the planning going?” “What’s new with the wedding?”

Or my personal least favorite: "Tell me about the wedding!" I have NO IDEA what to say to that one especially hahaha.

I feel like I really struggle with finding a middle ground between saying “it’s good” and going on a rant about the latest thing that’s pissing me off 😂

What are your guys’ strategies for answering these questions? Do you have a go-to response?? How do you answer when people just ask you to "tell them about the wedding" like jeez I could go on an hour explanation but I don't think you actually want that?? Lol

14 Comments

Latest activity by Mrs. S, on December 4, 2018 at 7:57 AM
  • Tracy
    Super January 2019
    Tracy ·
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    I just say, "expensive, but going great!", which is pretty much the truth. LOL

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  • Kenisha
    Champion June 2019
    Kenisha ·
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    I just say that I’m done and everyone looks at me like I’m crazy 😜
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  • MrsD
    Legend July 2019
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    I usually say "Great! Thanks for asking!" then if they seem interested further, I discuss the last thing we did or the upcoming thing we have. As of right now, the most recent thing we did was book our caterer and upcoming is bakery tastings.

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  • FutureMrsKC
    Master January 2019
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    I usually say "Great! We are done with everything!" and walk away....

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    Dedicated June 2019
    Erica ·
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    My go to answer, what I answer with every single time is always "oh ya know, it's going!" It's just too much to get into to tell them how it's actually going, so I try to give a basic answer even though it really gets old saying the same thing!

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  • Abby
    VIP March 2019
    Abby ·
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    I've been asked how the wedding is going so many times that I just have to give a generic answer! I just says "its going!" and a polite smile. I especially hate being asked that question by people that are not invited. I try to get out of those conversations as quick as possible!
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  • Brae
    VIP September 2019
    Brae ·
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    I usually say, it's good, thank you. Then if they follow up with specific questions, I'll answer. I feel like people probably feel obligated to ask that but probably dont care, so I keep it super simple unless they ask specifics.
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  • Angerra
    VIP August 2019
    Angerra ·
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    I say it's going smoothly because it is and leave it at that.
    One of my cousins has literally asked me what can he do to help/pay for each time I've seen him. Idk and I don't like asking for help or money so this is one of my hardest questions right now.
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  • Alyssa
    Master December 2019
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    It’s a wedding

    if youve done it you know and if not it cannot be explained

    lol

    get weird looks but that’s not unusual for me lol
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    Super April 2019
    Valerie ·
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    "It's going" and then if they press for more I usually just go 'Oh you know, planning, and invitations, and shopping and etc" and just start listing random things about a wedding that I need. But I never give details and the person eventually realizes it is going to be a really boring conversation. Haha

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  • Tamara
    VIP August 2019
    Tamara ·
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    I tell them I've got all vendors booked and now we are relaxing and enjoying each other for awhile, which is basically the truth.

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  • Marieke
    Expert June 2019
    Marieke ·
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    When people ask right now (and with the holidays I’m seeing a lot of people and they’re all asking) I answer honestly and say I’m taking a break until the holidays are over. No one really presses and asks more questions. For the most part, they’re being polite but don’t really want to hear the nitty gritty!
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  • Laura
    Master October 2019
    Laura ·
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    My case is different. No one really seems to care enough to ask.. I mostly get the ones who tell me to just elope and that I don't "need" a wedding.

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  • Mrs. S
    Master November 2019
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    I wish ppl would ask me that it’s like no one cares or wants to hear
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