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Just Said Yes September 2015

Is it selfish to have a private ceremony/elope?

kplanning752, on January 19, 2015 at 5:50 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 4

It may seem like I am exaggerating, but my FI family and my family like each other about as much as the Montague's and the Capulet's liked each other. Our dad's worked together and were friends for ten years, then things went sour.

With all this drama, my FI and I have decided we want to have a private ceremony. We really don't want our families to ruin our special day. Is this selfish? Is it okay to have a small reception afterwards, and leave it up to the families if they want to attend? Also, I feel this will hurt my friends who were going to be part of my bridal party, how do I go about sharing this with them? How do I share this with people in general, as well as my family? Has anyone gone through something similar? Just feeling a little lost.

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Latest activity by AndixLyn, on January 19, 2015 at 7:36 PM
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    Master May 2012
    Zoe ·
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    It is not selfish to keep it small to save your sanity (and money). I think your plan is perfect. Hopefully only those who can act like adults and put their grievances aside for a few hours will come to your party. FWIW, you may want to seriously restrict (or omit) alcohol, depending on how much your families drink and how bad the rift really is.

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    Devoted June 2015
    KeitaiKT ·
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    I think this is a very mature and appropriate decision. Someone I know did this because her mother was a serious alcoholic, and they never regretted it. Her friends and family understood. Yours will too, I'm sure.

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    Master August 2015
    Mrs Cheapskate ·
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    Have you had any wedding discussions with either set of parents? Maybe just be honest and tell both sets of parents what your thinking about them not liking one another etc. If money isnt an issue, maybe a destination wedding? It limits the ol guest list like crazy. Or you could have a private destination wedding, come home tell everyone and see if they offer to throw you a celebration party. If not, then its probably best to let it go. Did you want and can you afford a big wedding? That really is the most important question.

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    Master June 2015
    AndixLyn ·
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    Not any more selfish than having a large wedding that costs a lot and requiring your friends to buy dresses they don't want and asking people to stop their plans for you.

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