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Beginner November 2016

Nobody came to my wedding.

Abigail, on November 21, 2016 at 9:57 AM

Posted in Planning 52

So our wedding was this past Saturday, 11/19. It was planned well in advance, booked the venue, sent out almost 100 invitations. We received back half that in RSVPs. After people who confirmed by word of mouth, we were expecting about 60 guests. We wanted a small wedding, but we bought food and...

So our wedding was this past Saturday, 11/19. It was planned well in advance, booked the venue, sent out almost 100 invitations. We received back half that in RSVPs. After people who confirmed by word of mouth, we were expecting about 60 guests. We wanted a small wedding, but we bought food and alcohol for 75 people, just to have enough.

On the day of, people started coming in. I hadn't realized until I stepped out to walk down the aisle that there were only 30 people. My venue seats were almost completely bare.

On the night of my wedding, I had a wonderful time. We ate and danced and were just as happy if we had been surrounded by people. I came home yesterday and I started going through my confirmed yes RSVPs and I saw all these people that just bailed. No phone calls, no texts. I am a police officer, my people from my job are supposed to be my second family. Only one person from my job came. My own biological father didn't show up. It's really hard to not be having a pity party

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  • Mrs.Soon2Be
    Super August 2017
    Mrs.Soon2Be ·
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    I'm so sorry this happened to you! That would make me just as upset. But you are married now and that's what mattersSmiley smile whoever was there were the most important people!

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  • Jacks
    Champion November 2054
    Jacks ·
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    That does suck. I'd be sad and mad too. I'm really glad you had a great day despite other people's rudeness. In time, you'll focus on that in your memories. Honestly I guess this is a good time to start weeding people out of your life. That's what I would do.

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  • Jacks
    Champion November 2054
    Jacks ·
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    Your update made me even sadder for you. Ugh. It's hard to break in to a social group in some places. I've lived a lot of places, and some were definitely easier than others. Do either of you enjoy a sport? Baseball team in summer? Curling/hockey in winter?

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  • Katie
    Expert March 2018
    Katie ·
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    Im sorry that this happened to you. People can be such assholes sometimes. Honestly, if this is what they do, you are probably better off without them.

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  • P
    Devoted May 2017
    Patricia ·
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    So sorry hun.

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  • M
    Dedicated November 2016
    Mrs.L ·
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    So sorry! I know the feeling. We had only planned for about 45 (less than 30 even responded at all) and despite my dad and grandma, none of my family showed. Some let us know they had decided not to come the day before, and most said nothing.

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  • M
    Dedicated November 2016
    Mrs.L ·
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    And congrats by the way!

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  • Amanda
    Master January 2017
    Amanda ·
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    This is literally my greatest fear about getting married--that no one will show up! You have every right to be upset because you took your friends, family, and colleagues at their word and they betrayed your trust by not showing up when they said they would. It effing sucks. Mourn but don't wallow. Next time you have an important life event (birthday, anniversary, promotion, baby) you'll at least know who is a true friend and who isn't and can move on to form new (better) friendships and celebrate with those who genuinely care for you and your husband. You'll now be able to invest your time in those deserving of it. I'm so happy to hear that you enjoyed your day regardless; I'm truly in awe of you and your husband because I'm not sure I could be that level-headed, mature, and mentally healthy about something like that! You and your husband had your TRUE nearest and dearest surrounding you and celebrating you, you ended up married, and you had a great time and in the end that is all that really matters. It's beautiful to see that you guys know that! I'm certain you two will have a long and love-filled marriage. Have a wonderful honeymoon and congratulations on being newlyweds!

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  • Charlie J.
    Devoted May 2017
    Charlie J. ·
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    Congrats on your marriage. I am sorry that this happened to you and your husband on your special day. I know that you are hurt. Any of us would be too. Please don't let this get you down anymore. Prepare for your honeymoon and for a wonderful life with your husband.

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  • Nancy Taussig
    Nancy Taussig ·
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    When I was new in town, all of my friends were my co-workers. When I got laid off, I lost those 'friends.' That's when I decided I needed friends in various places. Look around for more opportunities to make friends outside of work.

    And enjoy your new status of 'married'

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  • KSera
    VIP February 2017
    KSera ·
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    This sucks as so many other people have said. I am so sorry it happened to you. You have an excellent attitude that you were able to meet your husband because you moved. Co-workers aren't for life, spouses are... Congratulations on your marriage and I hope you have an amazing honeymoon and focus on the future rather than keeping the pity party going (though totally justified for a few days).

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  • momofmn
    Super July 2017
    momofmn ·
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    I'm so sorry this happened to you. I'm almost paranoid it will happen to me. However, I figure, even if only 5 people show up, I still get to marry the love of my life.

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