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Cynthia
Super October 2016

Please DON'T ask me about my wedding planning.

Cynthia, on July 15, 2016 at 12:04 PM

Posted in Etiquette and Advice 33

Maybe its just me. I find it awkward and uncomfortable talking about my wedding plans to anybody that is not in the wedding (with the exception of WW). Yesterday my co-worker was asking how the planning was going and I was cordial but I changed the subject as soon as I could. No the co-worker is not...

Maybe its just me. I find it awkward and uncomfortable talking about my wedding plans to anybody that is not in the wedding (with the exception of WW). Yesterday my co-worker was asking how the planning was going and I was cordial but I changed the subject as soon as I could. No the co-worker is not invited and I just think it's rude to be talking to someone about a "party" that they are not invited to - Is it just me?

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  • Emily
    Super September 2016
    Emily ·
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    I agree! I always give the same answer "planning is great, just waiting for the day". I find it's mostly the older co-workers that ask the most questions and I get so annoyed lol

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  • Lynn
    Super April 2017
    Lynn ·
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    I just generally say its going good. I don't think they're looking for specifics

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  • Nicole
    Super September 2017
    Nicole ·
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    I feel like people think if they talk to you about your wedding details, then they are "in" on it, as if they hope to get an invite. Maybe they are genuinely interested and don't feel they should be invited. I'm guilty of over sharing. However I am trying to reel it in and hope people forget! I think people asked a lot more when we first got engaged but it has died down some.

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  • Amy
    Devoted October 2016
    Amy ·
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    I'm the same way. Keep if brief. Tell them something like "Yep! Going well, we can't wait to be married. Only x days left!"

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  • Cynthia
    Super October 2016
    Cynthia ·
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    "Standish?" - I hope I'm not giving that vibe. I just don't like talking about myself. I don't want to be the focus of attention - that's going to be interesting the closer we get to the wedding (I see another post coming in the near future). I will keep that in mind, and just grin and bear it.

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  • j19sweet
    Super November 2016
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    I try to keep small talk with those uninvites small. However i dont think its rude of them to ask. Just trying to be conversational.

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  • Jovan
    Devoted September 2016
    Jovan ·
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    I don't even like family to ask. If your not trying to help please don't ask me anything

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  • Kactus Kat
    VIP July 2016
    Kactus Kat ·
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    We lived in H's hometown for the year the we were planning (we've since moved) and people always asked me how wedding planning was going. I always just said "it's great! He how's ____?"

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  • Michelle
    Devoted August 2016
    Michelle ·
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    I'm happy to see I'm not the only one who feels this way! Someone I know keeps asking me and I try and answer vaguely and change the subject, but then she asks if I'm not excited! I'm happy to talk about it with people who are coming, but if not, it just seems too awkward.

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  • Cynthia
    Super October 2016
    Cynthia ·
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    @Jovan - LOL

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  • KristenBeez
    Master August 2016
    KristenBeez ·
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    I don't mind the questions, sometimes it helps me vent a little if I need it. The people asking me know they aren't invited, but are happy that I'm getting married and just want to make small talk about it.

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  • MBstew
    Super October 2016
    MBstew ·
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    I'll be honest, I'm so shy that it's kinda nice to have a talking point!! Although I do feel bad talking in any detail with people that aren't invited but wish I could invite :/

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  • Melissa
    Master March 2018
    Melissa ·
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    I just get uncomfortable because I know people aren't really really interested, there just being nice. So when people ask, I'm polite and keep it short and answer only what they ask and not go on and on.

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