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Same venue as sister

Fallinlove2017, on August 19, 2016 at 9:51 PM Posted in Wedding Attire 0 51

So...my older sister got married a week ago. I loved her venue!! My fiancé and I havr been engaged for 6 years, 2 children as well. Our oldest son passed away 8 years ago. We never really got ourselves financially back on our feet. I am newly nurse and we arr getting there. At her wedding tbey had pictures of people who are deceased. Our sons picture was there. The wedding coordinator asked my mom who it was. She explained and yold how we wanted to get married but could not afford the wedding. She told us she would give us a discount if we booked with her. So we booked it today at the same venue. My sister is pissed!! I am blown away. I didn't know that was wrong. Is it? She was in thr summer ours will be next November. And it is a hefty discount. I am soo confused. I was soo excited and now i feel terrible. I thought of it as a compliment. I have been with my fiancé for 12 years...not like we got engaged yesterday. We have been planning a long time.

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Latest activity by annakay511, on August 20, 2016 at 2:56 PM
  • Stephanie
    Dedicated October 2017
    Stephanie ·
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    Honestly, if my sister were to do that I would be happy for her. Your sister is being selfish. You should definitely not feel terrible it isn't your fault it fell right into your hands. You deserve it ! Congratulations.

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  • Anna Rae
    Super October 2016
    Anna Rae ·
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    I see where she is coming from.. But I understand where you are as well. That's tough!

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  • BeachDreams
    Master May 2017
    BeachDreams ·
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    I'm so sorry for the loss of your son. Your sister is in the wrong. I can't think a rational reason for her to be upset.

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  • kiandra
    Master October 2016
    kiandra ·
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    First off I'm sorry for your loss

    Second your sister is totally out of line she is not the last bride to be married at the location so she can get off her shit

    Third have your wedding this is a blessing for you and your FH so enjoy every minute of planning

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  • A
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    Aerynne ·
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    She's probably pissed you got a discount and she didn't. Does she know you're not upstaging her, that your wedding is after hers? That would be the only issue I could see if yours was before her, but since it's not, she's prob upset about the discount...

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  • Melissa
    Master March 2018
    Melissa ·
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    I don't get it. If you love your venue you'd want others to love it too, right? I'd be thrilled if someone loved my venue so much, and even more proud that I'm giving business to such good people.

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  • WW User
    VIP October 2017
    WW User ·
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    She's being a bridezilla and I guarantee you she'll come to her senses and apologize.

    At least she SHOULD.

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  • Sarah
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    Sarah ·
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    She needs to get over it and she probably will after more time has passed.

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  • mimitrue
    Master January 2016
    mimitrue ·
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    I'd be a little bugged by it too but no two weddings are the same so make it yours, and she will see it's nothing like hers.

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  • P
    Devoted November 2016
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    Your sister is only pissed because you got discount for the same venue she paid the full price. Hopefully she will get over it.

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  • I_CRE8
    Super November 2016
    I_CRE8 ·
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    Hopefully she can realize the error of her ways and get over it. I hope she can eventually be happy for you and support it--you certainly deserve that. Best of luck!

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  • Alicia
    Super November 2016
    Alicia ·
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    This makes me sad for you. Your sister should be happy for you. I think it's selfish of her to feel any other way. Hopefully she will come to her senses, and realize that you deserve happiness too. It's just a venue...

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  • F
    Beginner November 2017
    Fallinlove2017 ·
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    She is VERY financially stable and always has been. My wedding will be nothing like hers. I won't have the extra amenities she had. I could never afford a wedding that they offer elsewhere without the discount they gave. It is 10% off...nothing too crazy!

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  • Melissa
    Dedicated April 2017
    Melissa ·
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    I'd be thrilled if my sister wanted to get married where I'm getting married. The only thing I could see why she's upset is because she paid in full and you get a discount - but still, I'd be happy for you. She'll come to her senses, congrats and good luck!!

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  • FutureMrs.Dyson
    Super December 2016
    FutureMrs.Dyson ·
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    I'm very sorry for your loss firstly and I'm so excited that you guys made it through..

    Secondly! It's not wrong. You did nothing wrong. Your sister is wrong.

    But she is your sister and I can understand why she may feel upset (it's childish) but I would just talk to her. But I WOULD NOT change my venue

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  • BeautifulQueen2b
    Expert March 2017
    BeautifulQueen2b ·
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    Sorry for your loss. Im happy you are able to finally get the wedding you deserve. Your sister is being selfish. I would be so happy for you. Its a blessing. Be excited your sister will get over it

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  • Lauren17
    Master July 2017
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    She's being ridiculous and hopefully she realizes and apologizes. Good luck and I'm so sorry for your loss

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  • Jacinta
    Super August 2017
    Jacinta ·
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    My cousins-who are sisters had the same venue. And I almost used the same venue as my sis due to price (until I found one I couldn't stop thinking about) I think she should get over it. Yours will be completely different than hers.

    Congrats! And I'm sorry about your son. Glad you can finally plan and be married!

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  • furturemrsdandrea
    Devoted May 2018
    furturemrsdandrea ·
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    It's not like you booked the same day, a year later at the same venue and then asked to borrow her wedding gown. She will get over it. You did nothing wrong

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  • MrsMamaP
    Expert July 2016
    MrsMamaP ·
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    I am so sorry for your loss and can only imagine how happy you must be to finally get things started on your long engagement to marry your love, and I agree with PP in that your sister is in the wrong here. My cousin booked the same venue as us the weekend after us and asked me first like I would be upset, and I told them it is not the same day so why would I be? We loved the venue and she is not the only bride to ever have a wedding there, so don't for a second discount your happiness because of her bitterness that you received a discount. November is typically discounted everywhere anyway because early winter wedding isn't in peak season, so she has no room to be upset about that IMO.

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