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Just Said Yes June 2026

Parents being ….difficult

Vivian, on February 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM Posted in Planning 0 9
My fiance and I went to see a venue a few weeks back and my parents got upset because they weren’t there as well. Then I ordered the invitations for the engagement party ….cause there was a sale, and also my fiance and I loved it. My mother and sisters didn’t..they said it was plain and boring. It’s like. I can’t satisfy them at all Smiley sad and they wanna be involved but they haven’t even messaged my in laws about pricing for the venue…these two decisions and they think I’m completely excluding them. And the fact that they “yell” at me like I’m a child and not discuss it calmly with me like a 29 year old….is what really upsets me

But every time I bring up what I want or what me and my fiancé want, i get criticized or made to feel like I’m making mistakes. Like yeah, I don’t mind their help financially, but it’s like I want to make the decisions to get the wedding I want for me and my fiancé. It’s also his wedding as well and his thoughts and opinions matter as well

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Latest activity by Vivian, on February 7, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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    Veronica ·
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    If you want to be completely in control, then I wouldn't expect them to help out financially. A lot of times because parents are paying for things they automatically assume or try to take control. Also why do they need to be messaging your in-laws about pricing?

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    Just Said Yes June 2026
    Vivian ·
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    They wanted to help at least pay for the engagement party venue….my in law put a deposit down to hold a spot, that’s all. But my parents never reached out to help split it. (This situation is a hot mess)
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    Veronica ·
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    Unless they previously discussed splitting it and agreed to then you or your in-laws shouldn't automatically expect them to cover costs. If they want to help they will volunteer and if they don't volunteer don't expect anything. The wedding and all things associated with the wedding are to be paid for by the couple getting married unless someone else offers to pay.
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    Vivian ·
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    That makes sense. It’s been really difficult and I feel so alone in this house. I make a choice without my parents and it’s like the whole world collapsed on them
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    Gore ·
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    Are they just financially helping with the engagement party so far? If so, and you're able, I'd kindly reject all monetary assistance going forward into the actual wedding. If you take their cash, you're going to have to hear their opinions. If you don't, you get to say, "This is my wedding, thank you, but I have it handled". If you want to, delegate a task to them. Like, let them pick and pay for the cake. They can plan your bridal shower or cultural equivalent. There, they get to be involved (and also leave you alone)

    Part of them still treating you like a child does involve you allowing that behavior. You need to stand firm. Tell them "We can discuss this later, when you're calm." Hang up or leave the room. Don't go back on your word and let them keep talking at you, that tells them you don't mean it. They don't get to yell at you.

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    Are you living with your parents still? If so, have you ever lived on your own? Reasons for asking is if they are used to you living with them and depending on them they might be having a difficult time adjusting to the fact that you are a grown woman who can make her own decisions.

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    Just Said Yes March 2026
    Mel ·
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    I totally sympathize with you, as I am dealing with something similar. The difference here is, my FH and I are paying for absolutely everything ourselves. Both my parents and siblings are being difficult, but we kindly tell them that "at the end of the day, its our wedding, and when we look back at it, we want to be completely happy with everything we chose. Settling/compromising for the sake of making others happy is not something you should ever have to do when planning your DW. The only opinion that matters, is that of your Fiancé.

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    Vivian ·
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    Yeah I still live with my parents as does my FH so we save money for the wedding
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    They did say they want to send my MIL half of the payment. But they have yet to do so. But they wanna help pay for anything else for the party so hopefully it calms them down
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