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Expert October 2013

Save the Date without a STD?

Crystal, on February 24, 2014 at 12:06 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 6

My cousin's family is notorious for their terrible planning. It drives the rest of us insane when we have to coordinate with them. My aunt and uncle even missed my cousin's graduation because they mixed up am and pm. WHO GRADUATES AT 11PM?!?

OK, so he's engaged and the rumor is they're getting married on Labor Day weekend. They had a baby a couple 1 month ago and even the planning for that was crazy. They have so much going on I don't want to ask my cousin about the wedding (especially since it wouldn't shock me if it was postponed due to the baby) and asking his parents is not an option.

I know it's is 6 months away and there's no etiquette in their world, but it's a holiday weekend and attending will involve traveling. I'm getting frustrated and trying to decide how to handle my own plans. I have other friends who are getting married and trying to schedule bachelorettes but I don't like holding the date without at least a verbal STD.

What to do?

6 Comments

Latest activity by MegBreezey, on February 24, 2014 at 2:55 PM
  • Laudie
    Master October 2013
    Laudie ·
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    Just ask...tell your cousin you want to prioritize the weekend of his wedding but have lots of other things to plan around

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  • Cori
    Savvy August 2014
    Cori ·
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    Asking them is the only way to find out.

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  • Samantha
    Master May 2013
    Samantha ·
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    Shoot him a text and ask him the wedding date.

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  • Out the Window
    Master May 2014
    Out the Window ·
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    I would actually have your parents ask their parents and then ask who is thought to be invited. I wouldn't want to assume I was invited? Not saying there's bad blood. Just saying you never know.

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    Expert October 2013
    Crystal ·
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    There's actually bad blood between my dad and his mom (siblings) but I know I'll be invited because it's going to be a large wedding. I just feel rude saying hey what's the deal with your wedding, especially when they're dealing with a newborn. But then again it's rude that they assume their plans take priority over my other plans...

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  • Samantha
    Master May 2013
    Samantha ·
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    Well in that case I wouldn't worry about it. I would make plans and if they conflict with the wedding, just decline the invitation.

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