No politics at my wedding!

This is one of the strangest requests I've seen on here.

If you're that concerned about your aunt, then politely discuss that it's not appropriate or let it be. You can always seat her with other family members that can let her inappropriate comments slide. You have absolutely no control over conversations of other adults.

My family and his family have completely different views. We are adult enough to know that's not something you can bring up peacefully.

They're adults. Don't tell them what they are or aren't allowed to talk about. Let them enjoy your wedding!

Can't tell people what they can talk about. They are adults and can have a lively discussion without coming to blows.

You don't, they're adults.

Play loud music, no discussions will be had.

Lol wtf, don't think you can do that

My wedding is like 5 days after the presidential election...I'm sure that's all everyone is going to talk about. If there are no physical fights then I'm happy.

"Acceptable topics of conversation at my wedding include pets, children and charity work. Please refrain from any thought-provoking discussions. TIA!" But in all seriousness, I'm pretty sure you can't.

I'd love that too, but we can't tell our guests what not to talk about

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Girl, it is not that deep. People can and will talk about whatever they want. You will be having too much fun to be worried about what a few people are talking about in a corner or at their table.

My wedding is a couple weeks before election. I'm really not concerned about it - I'll be too busy dancing. I expect people to be adults. I'm sure my dad will get in a discussion with someone but that's his business. I doubt it will bleed over and be a big deal.

I understand the concern. My dad insists on accusing me of being liberal who is mooching off the government (financial aid for school) & my mother blocked me on Facebook after I posted a pic of myself wearing an ally shirt supporting the LGBT+ community that I got from the Pride club on campus. Then when she drove me to a bridal festival, she leanec over, lifted up my hoodie, and said she was making sure I wasn't wearing "the gay shirt". I seriously considered eloping & this is why my MoH wasn't on speaking terms with my mother for a while. Their discussion of politics is my greatest fear, believe me. Especially since my MoH's SO is a trans man. That being said. What everyone else said. Don't try and control what your guests talk about. My father continues talking about politics even after my mother & I ask him to stop. You can't control people's discussions. Don't even try. Lol

If your guests can't find anything else to talk about besides politics than they are super boring people and I'd hate to be seated with them. Ugh.

I realize this is an old post but I got into a heated conversation with my Future In Laws last night and it made me think...How do you stop a Political Conversation at your own wedding that's getting heated? I'm really curious about how the "No Political Talk" went?? Is there an update? My wedding is a month before the elections and I'm so nervous about my Democrat Family meeting my fiancee's Republican Family. I know the conversation is inevitable but I hate that our families will be judging each other before they really know each other. Christina, did you walk up on any political conversations?? Has anyone else had to deal with this??

It turned out terribly when I asked for no political discussion at my wedding this Saturday.

I am getting married about 2 weeks before the 2020 election and have family that CAN'T HELP Themselves. My best friend after I set the date goes, "do you realize what you did, you're getting married 2 weeks before a HUGE election." my response was Oh crap! I've talked to a few people and asked what should I do, it's not really my friends I'm concerned about, honestly it's my dad and a few uncles who will feel that they have the right because they're family. I'm thinking of adding a little drop note into the invite that has details: letting them know what type of dress, the registry, the website, and a little line about "today it doesn't matter what political side you're on, please be respectful and know that today is about love, family, and friends coming together and not being divided, so please may we leave all politics back at home."

I don't think that's too crazy to put in there as a gentle reminder.