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mrswinteriscoming
VIP December 2021

Should i confirm with my future in-laws if they're still contributing to our wedding?

mrswinteriscoming, on June 6, 2021 at 7:40 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 8

FH's parents and my own agreed to contribute 1/4 of the wedding costs towards our special day. My parents have thus far sent us half of what they're contributing, with more coming closer to the wedding.

When FH's parents asked a few months ago when we needed money, I said that everything would need to be paid in full by November but that it may be easier for them to send us some money earlier on (like my parents did) so it is not all sent at once.

Since that conversation, we haven't yet received anything from FH's parents and when I asked FH last week to ask his parents to send over a portion of their contribution (we have a $5000 payment due soon) they reached out to me to ask how much we need.

At this point I am not actually sure if they still plan on contributing the original amount to the wedding (if any) given what has happened to date. We can afford to pay for it ourselves without them but I'm a little lost as to what is happening with it.

Should I ask my future in-laws whether or not they're still ok with contributing the $X they said they would? I just want a little clarity to confirm what is happening.

8 Comments

Latest activity by Sarah, on June 7, 2021 at 8:33 PM
  • Michelle
    Champion December 2022
    Michelle ·
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    Until you see the money, presume that you don’t have it to work with. Most parents will hand over the money if it there to use. If they haven’t already then continue planning without it.

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  • Suzie
    Super October 2021
    Suzie ·
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    If they reached out to ask how much you need, then doesn’t that mean they will be sending money? I guess I am confused about that aspect of it. Also, your FH should be the one discussing money with his parents. Let him deal with this, it’s his family. Otherwise, I agree with the post above to just continue on without it and expect to cover it.

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  • L
    Lisa ·
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    If they offered and it was accepted, by all means have your fiancé reach out to his parents and confirm the number and make arrangements for payment.
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  • Florida Marlins
    Expert October 2017
    Florida Marlins ·
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    I would assume it is not coming either. I would, however, ask your fiance to reach out and just ask, "Hey no biggie, can you guys still provide what was offered? We just need to know for planning."

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  • C
    Super July 2020
    Cool ·
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    When they asked how much you needed, did you give a response? Maybe they just wanted to give it as needed ($1k deposit now ex). Regardless, this is a convo for fh and his parents.
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  • mrswinteriscoming
    VIP December 2021
    mrswinteriscoming ·
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    I basically framed it as ‘happy for you to send however much you want in advance but we will need to get the $X by November when everything has to be paid for’ but then got radio silence (not that that is entirely uncommon with his parents).

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  • C
    Super July 2020
    Cool ·
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    It sounds like they’re planning to give you the money. Have FH chat with them, but if they’re flaky with responding this doesn’t sound unusual.
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  • Sarah
    Master September 2019
    Sarah ·
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    Maybe it’s just me, but if someone was needing money for something by November, I don’t think I’d be rushing to send it in June, even if they suggested sending it early. I’d just have your FH tell them the figure again and ask when they plan to have it to you.
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