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Ashley
Just Said Yes February 2022

i hate my wedding

Ashley, on December 19, 2021 at 4:43 PM Posted in Planning 6 18
I feel ridiculous. I am the bride, I should be absolutely ecstatic right? I am over the moon with happiness that I get to marry my future husband. I have a little over a month until I’d marry him and I cannot stand anything having to do with my wedding. I absolutely hate this event at this point and would rather cancel it and get married at a courthouse. I don’t understand why everything having to do with a wedding has to be so complicated, expensive or time consuming. My bridesmaids have pretty much been non existent, my mothers response when I have a melt down is oh, good luck… and my fiancé is absolutely clueless as to exactly how much goes into this. If I didn’t have family flying in from all over the country, I would cancel the entire thing and be done. I guess this is a rant, sorry to be so negative… I just don’t understand why something that is supposed to be so amazing and joy filled is this stressful and overwhelming. Am I the only one that is counting the days not out of excitement for the marriage but out of pure joy that it will be over?

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Latest activity by Melle, on January 3, 2022 at 5:00 PM
  • S
    Dedicated October 2021
    Stephanie ·
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    I was 100% the same way. The last month leading into my wedding was hell. So much planning and decisions about the dumbest, but somehow still expensive, stuff.


    But in the end the wedding weekend was amazing, in part because the entire time I was enjoying the fact that I’d never have to plan another event like this again (if I have girl kids, they’re on their own 🤣).
    It’ll all be over in a month. Keep trudging through and it will be worth it!!
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    VIP September 2020
    Willow ·
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    The only other person responsible for planning this wedding is your fiance. If he's that clueless about everything, that tells me he's not pulling his weight. This is more of a fiance problem than a wedding problem.


    Wedding planning is stressful no matter how much support you have, but it should not be causing meltdowns. I'm sorry your mother isn't more supportive.
    At the end of the day, it's just a party. Be sure to take time for yourself
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  • Brooke
    Savvy January 2022
    Brooke ·
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    I’m so sorry you’re feeling overwhelmed. I also am getting married in the coming month, and it is extremely stressful. I feel your pain. My fiancé has also been unable to help with most of the planning as his job is very time-consuming. The only thing that has really helped me take a step back and enjoy it (despite the stress) is realizing that the details don’t matter. Of course, every bride wants her day to be perfect, but 20 years down the line no one is going to remember if certain things went wrong- the only memory will be of you and your husband-to-be sharing your vows and starting life together. Sending hugs.
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  • Charlene Crain
    Beginner May 2022
    Charlene Crain ·
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    Aawww honey I’m so sorry you feel that way. But I understand where you coming from. I’m supposed to get married March 12,2022 and absolutely NOTHING is in place nor started. We don’t have any money. I suggested to my fiancé to get married at his family home so we can have a small intimate wedding, even his parents are completely excited about that idea, he doesn’t want it because he wants a big wedding which we’re not able to have right now due to financial issue. I don’t even have dress. All we know are the colors which are emerald green gold and white that’s all. 😂😂😂 I stopped worrying about it if it happens thank God if not thank God as well 🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️😂😂 So please don’t feel bad pray let God handle the rest and just go with the flow 🤗🤗☺️
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  • Shelli
    Just Said Yes April 2022
    Shelli ·
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    It’s pretty stressful. Hang in there!
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    Devoted April 2023
    Peyton ·
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    Do you have the resources to hire someone to do this for you? It makes me sad you are hating every minute of it. Stay strong!

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    Dedicated August 2022
    Ann ·
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    I had exactly the same thoughts! So much effort is spent, as if we are organizing a whole festival! It helps me that I have a clear plan, it calms me down.

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    Just Said Yes July 2022
    BENEDICTE ·
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    I feel you, everything about wedding is just over the top expensive and the groom is just clueless….it’s exhausting
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    Just Said Yes March 2022
    georgelw ·
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    I completely understand.
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  • Donna
    Dedicated December 2021
    Donna ·
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    I relate! We have 11 days left and people are losing their sh**...and not in a good way. I've been so over it and we also would've cancelled if any of the vendors would've been willing to give us our money back but we can't soooo I just decided to change my perspective. Even though everything seems to be going horribly wrong, we still get to have an awesome party in honor of my and my favorite human and if nothing else goes right at least the two of us will have a good time. That's been helpful to me, so hopefully it will help you too! Best of luck, girl. We'll get through it and the day will be beautiful.

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  • Heather
    Super November 2021
    Heather ·
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    It really is stressful! I gave up planning like 5 times, and then kept changing the date like 3 times.. If it weren't for my husband's cousin to help me then I would've just eloped.

    My husband was pretty clueless when it came to wedding planning. Every time I kept asking him to go over stuff because we were both funding our wedding ourselves he would be stressed out and annoyed. But I always backfired and told him now he knew how I felt lol.

    So, I totally understand hun. Do you happen to know anyone (siblings, other relatives, or friends) that can help you through this? If not I would start designating people to help you on certain things. Someone can make phone calls for you, add you onto the emails for vendors, help you find a venue, etc.

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  • Ashley
    Just Said Yes February 2022
    Ashley ·
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    I had everything planned and my florist fell through and now trying to find a replacement is terrible because our wedding is the week before Valentine’s Day and no one else wants to take that on. Two of my bridesmaids will not have dresses until the week before the wedding even though we ordered them in June and I am having hell getting my venue to answer phone calls. I really don’t have any help from any of my bridesmaids and it’s just chaos on top of working two jobs. I know in the end things will probably level themselves out, I’m just a very anxious person who plans wayyyyy in advance and now it’s stressing me that the plan is no going the way it should. I appreciate your kind words
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  • Kari
    Master May 2020
    Kari ·
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    It does sound like eloping would bring you so much more joy.

    I know it can be tricky with family having flights already planned, but with the Omicron variant I'm sure many people are reconsidering travel anyway. Maybe use the pandemic as an excuse to have a smaller event and ditch the whole big wedding?

    You'll lose some of your deposit money, but will still save in the long run and will probably be much happier and less stressed.

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  • Brianna
    Dedicated July 2022
    Brianna ·
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    I don’t think it sounds crazy at all. I never realized how much goes into a wedding until now. My wedding isn’t until July but everyday I feel stress. Sometimes I’m like “Omg I can’t wait” and other times I’m like “I’m just want the day to be over!” My fiancée is more of a “Whatever you like I’m good with” type of person so I do a lot of planning myself. That can be a lot on just one person so I gave her certain task to do! Tell your fiancé what you need done so you can get some help! Maybe see if anyone one else can help you out! I’m sure things will work out! Your wedding will be beautiful and fun!
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  • Kristen
    Expert October 2021
    Kristen ·
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    I'm sorry you're feeling so overwhelmed. The final month is the worst. My husband and I had our share of words because we nearly drove each other crazy. I think it's time for you to sit down and have a talk with your fiance. In addition to letting him know your needs, find out what his are. Perhaps the reason he seems "clueless" is because he's equally overwhelmed. This is where you should start. Once you've talked with him, you'll have a better idea how to go forward. Trust me, it will be a beautiful day! Our certainly was. It made all that stress worth it.

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    Just Said Yes December 2021
    Irene ·
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    I felt the same way. I threw money at a wedding planner because I didn't want to deal with the stress. But the love was felt with my family and friends though, that's what kept me excited about the wedding instead of wanting to cancel it. Had I put my stress emotions aside and put my love emotions in drive instead, I would've had a better slideshow, dj, emcee, speech, better sleep the night before, and more pictures. But nothing will be perfect, just have fun!
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  • Cassandra
    Just Said Yes August 2021
    Cassandra ·
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    It can be stressful. We had the same problems and to be honest it felt very overwhelming. For us it all came together at the end. In the end I just decided to have fun. Glad I did. Hang in there!

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  • M
    Legend June 2019
    Melle ·
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    Honestly this is the realistic side of wedding planning that you're experiencing!

    so many people think it's going to be all rosy and sparkles but in reality, weddings are time consuming to plan and they're expensive and can be stressful! many brides eventually feel it all culminate and it becomes as if the event is just a chore to plan rather than it being fun like expected

    please make sure to take some self care and know that your day is going to be beautiful regardless Smiley smile

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