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LynZLeigh
VIP June 2017

Introverted Groom, slightly concerned

LynZLeigh, on May 15, 2017 at 10:57 PM

Posted in Etiquette and Advice 26

Hey, y'all! We have 18 days left until the big day, so I've taken to fretting over little shit that probably isn't an actual problem. One of those things is how my FH is going to process the day, and how it's all going to come across publicly, to people who don't really know him yet. He's REALLY...

Hey, y'all!

We have 18 days left until the big day, so I've taken to fretting over little shit that probably isn't an actual problem.

One of those things is how my FH is going to process the day, and how it's all going to come across publicly, to people who don't really know him yet. He's REALLY reserved around people he doesn't know well, and it can come across as kind of grumpy. Normally, it's no big deal, I'm just the social butterfly of the couple, but at our wedding, I don't really want everyone to think he's mad!

My mother would tell me I'm borrowing trouble, and I know I am and it'll probably be fine. But does anyone else have a FH or FW like this who might have a little trouble dealing with all the pressures of "being on" in front of people all day? He is also very camera shy, so I'm worried that it's going to put even more pressure on him.

I have an anxiety disorder myself, so a lot of this could be in my head. Anyone have introvert wedding success stories?


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  • earias
    Champion December 2017
    earias ·
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    My FH is very anxious about being in front of people and has already had a few near panic attacks thinking about the ceremony! He was scared at first about the e-pics too but he ended up having so much fun playing in the snow and our photographer is amazing that she made us both laugh all day so he forgot she was even there and our e-pics turned out great. I am a little worried about how he'll act during the ceremony, but I hope that he will be so focused on me that he'll forget about everyone else. We probably won't do a first dance. . .that might be asking too much!

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  • Svetlana
    VIP October 2018
    Svetlana ·
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    He might just shock you and be more social on that day especially if he knows people are happy for him.

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  • Veronica
    Devoted March 2017
    Veronica ·
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    Diagnosed General Anxiety Disorder and self proclaimed introvert! I was so nervous to walk down the aisle and to dance with all eyes on me that I have numerous panic attacks at the thought of it. Other than me staring and the floor the entire time I walked down the aisle, I didn't have a single problem. I had a great time and I didn't care about anyone looking at me for the rest of the day.

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  • Audrey
    Expert September 2017
    Audrey ·
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    LOL did I write this? My fiance is also super introverted and prone to social anxiety, and I'm quite nervous about how he's going to act on the day of. (I, on the other hand, have anxiety in other areas, like being worried when people are upset that they're upset with me.) TBH I'll probably just make sure that we have a few drinks before the wedding, because that usually helps him relax. I would actually be really disappointed if our first look doesn't include a shot of some kind of alcohol!

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  • LynZLeigh
    VIP June 2017
    LynZLeigh ·
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    @Audrey, I have the same thing about thinking people are mad at me. It's terrible.

    Also, diagnosed anxiety and bipolar, but it gets worse. I was trying to wean off my current meds and onto baby friendly meds before the wedding, but the ONLY baby friendly bipolar med I could take was going to cost. $3000/month on my current insurance. So I tried to go back fully onto my old meds, but was denied by my doctor because, "we have come all this way and I don't want you to back track and have to do it again." So I am on 1/3 of the medicine I actually need and will be switching doctors and fixing this after we are married and I'm signed up for his military insurance.

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  • FallforLindahl
    VIP June 2017
    FallforLindahl ·
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    We are in the same boat. My FH is very introvert and will not attend social functions unless I go. I have the same nerves. I am hoping that my FH has a few beers and loosens up a bit! He's prettyyyy extroverted when he's had a beer or two :-)

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