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Deux
Just Said Yes December 2018

Nobody is helping me plan my wedding

Deux, on November 18, 2018 at 12:01 PM Posted in Planning 0 12

My wedding is coming up very soon and nobody is helping me plan. The excuse I always get is Christmas. That they are busy with their families, Christmas shopping etc. I am so mad and hurt because Christmas comes every year but I am only getting married once. People can't sacrifice one holiday for my wedding? I am hurt and thinking about cancelling it all and just getting married at the courthouse.

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Latest activity by Andrea, on November 19, 2018 at 12:34 PM
  • Kenisha
    Champion June 2019
    Kenisha ·
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    I'm confused. Your wedding is next month. You and your fiancé are supposed to plan your wedding. At this time you should just be doing little things - everything else should be done. I don't think you should be upset with anyone else for not helping with your wedding planning.

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  • Summerbride77
    VIP July 2019
    Summerbride77 ·
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    I'm so sorry you're dealing with this! Have you sat down with your VIPs and talked about how your feeling? The holiday season can get busy (although it seems a bit early to be swamped with Xmas stuff) and they might sincerely not realize how many times they'd declined plans with you.

    Are you getting married right near Christmas or are there just planning deadlines coming up?

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  • Lisa
    Super August 2018
    Lisa ·
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    I hate to say this, but you’re being a little dramatic. You should’ve thought that through before setting the date. Your wedding will only be the most important to you, not everyone else, so you need to remember that. I planned my wedding pretty much by myself, or with the help of the knot.com and it was totally fine by me!! It eventually got frustrating to ask people for help because of exactly that, so I just did it myself. You can’t make people give up their plans or time with their families, that will make them resentful.
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  • Pirate & 60s Bride
    Legend March 2017
    Pirate & 60s Bride ·
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    Deux, nobody is supposed to help you plan your wedding except you & your fiancé(e). Talk to him/her ASAP about helping more and make a list of what needs to be done so you can divide & conquer.

    Are you having any issue with groomsmen or bridesmaids getting their attire? That they need to get on since your wedding is next month. You can put pressure on them for that.

    If you’re still feeling overwhelmed a lot of brides here praise their choice in hiring a Day Of Coordinator (DOC) to help keep the day of organized.
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  • needmorewine
    Expert May 2016
    needmorewine ·
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    The only people responsible for planning your wedding are you and your fiance, if you still need lots of help then consider hiring a planner. Your wedding may be the most important thing for you, but it isn't for anyone else. Expecting them to sacrifice their holiday plans for your wedding is extremely entitled and unreasonable.

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  • K
    Super February 2021
    Kayla ·
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    Hello, I'm confused. When did you set a date? What is your wedding date? I hate to say it but I totally agree with everyone else. I mean even if you had a really short engagement you should still just be tying up loose ends with all the big stuff out the way. No one is expected to plan your wedding. That's not even a thing. Parents if they offer, but again it isn't expected. You and your fiance plan the wedding and cover the cost. Asking people to sacrifice their personal time or even so demanding them is very entitled even if it's your family. Yes your wedding is important everyone's is. But only so to us!
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  • M
    Expert September 2018
    M ·
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    You got this. I'm sure you're just overwhelmed and are further along than you think. Christmas is a busy time and no one has to help you plan. I echo what others have Said you can always hire some one to help to.
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  • Colleen
    Master September 2019
    Colleen ·
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    So I am
    goung to be honest if you Wedding is not planned you are not planning it in a month. No one should have to sacrifice Christmas for your wedding.christmas is for kids and families. If you most get married this holiday go to the courthouse.
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  • F
    VIP August 2019
    Futuremrsk ·
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    You and your fiance plan your wedding. No one else. If people offer to help and you accept, great. If not, then its up to you two.
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  • Trayla & Walter
    Dedicated July 2019
    Trayla & Walter ·
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    If your getting married next month I suggest you and your fiancé start knocking some things off your wedding wire check list ASAP that’s what I use to help me plan no one helps you. Honestly if it become too much you can always get married at the court house & do maybe a small reception without a whole lot of planning less stress!
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  • Chandra
    Master May 2019
    Chandra ·
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    Like others have said, nobody cares more about your wedding than you. And you and FH should be the ones planning.
    It's okay to bounce ideas off other people but it still boils down to the two of you doing all of this.
    If your wedding date is indeed 12/21 and you're still in the planning stages, I wish you luck in getting everything pulled together.
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  • Andrea
    Master January 2021
    Andrea ·
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    Don't stress about it too much. The onus is on you and your fiance to plan your own wedding. It's sad, but the holiday season is a busy time for most people, and most aren't going to stop their annual holiday plans to help with your wedding. Talk to your future spouse about what is left to be done. You're getting married next month? WOW, so soon! Most of the things on your list should be done by now, right? Trust me, I know how you feel. I'm having an August wedding, of next year and we have NO help. But then again we're having a small, intimate wedding so there's not much we truly need to do. I hope everything works out for you. One thing that is sad but true, is that you can't expect anyone to help you guys plan your wedding, no matter what time of year it is, and no matter who it is. My FH and I don't have help from our parents, or grandparents, no one. And we don't mind.

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